Public Safety
MPS Has Mixed History With Police Officers in School
Decision looms about what to do with state-mandated return of school resource officers.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Terry Falk
Wisconsin’s Gun Laws Get a ‘C’ Grade, Milwaukee Leaders Want That To Change
Despite being on a downward trend, the city has seen more than 100 homicides already this year
Oct 28th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Return Your Unused Medicine To Avoid Chance of Abuse, Overdose
Led by Attorney General Josh Kaul, Wisconsin officials urge public to participate in 'Drug Take Back Day' Saturday.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Anna Marie Yanny, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocates Want An Ombudsman For Wisconsin’s Prisons, The State Has Other Plans
Department of Corrections pursuing outside contractor. Lawmakers could complicate both options.
Oct 23rd, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes
Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Park-and-Ride Homeless Encampments Will Be Cleared
Effort to find homes for 60 residents will be a 'heavy lift' official says. Housing for 80 previously found.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards
MPS says city must supply officers
Oct 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee
Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Had 85 Domestic Violence Deaths in 2023
Report comes as groups helping domestic violence victims face steep budget cuts.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Won’t Let AG Kaul See Sealed Archdiocese Abuse Records
Federal judge says Kaul is going on "fishing expedition."
Oct 4th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Devastating’ Break-In Leaves Food Businesses Reeling
Overnight incident yields extensive damage, stolen equipment for Anomaly Catering and Yo' Mama's Kitchen.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers
Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
