Public Safety
Man Charged for Childhood Crime
State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtNew Era For Pulaski Park
New pavilion opens after 10 years. New recreational offerings may combat crime.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gabrielle BarriereCounty May Hike Lockup Costs
Would mean higher rate for inmates, municipal ordinance violators, from suburbs, city.
Mar 10th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtWales and Yang on Judicial Pay
Two candidates for circuit court consider: should they be paid more?
Mar 5th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtClarke Could Face Constitutional Claim
Oregon court decision suggests Sheriff is wrongly detaining immigrants.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtSpeeding Is Out of Control
City has big problem. More cops, cameras, traffic citations needed.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Ald. Mark BorkowskiClarke Can’t Delay Class Action Suit
Pregnant women shackled in county jail, could be as many as 300 in suit.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police
Charges key technique, “tens of thousands" of police stops, is unconstitutional.
Feb 26th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJudicial Candidates Explain Themselves
The philosophies of circuit court opponents Yang and Wales.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtOpioid Crisis Demands Bipartisan Solutions
In 2015 more people in state died from drug overdoses than car crashes.
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeff PlaleYouth Share Stories of Gun Violence
Neighborhood House helps teens deal with the impacts of gun violence.
Feb 18th, 2017 by Camille Paul, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceTavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild