Public Safety
The Lonely Journey of Mark Borkowski
New alderman’s crazed comments leave him only (and barely) the police union's support.
Jan 21st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Waupun Ignores Solitary Confinement Rules?
State Corrections new policy reduces length by 75% but prison still has long confinements.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
How Community Prosecutors Prevent Crime
Special unit focuses on collaborating with community and crime prevention.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice
Brother of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a cop, has created the Coalition for Justice.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Samama Mahmud, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?
Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.
Jan 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus and Karen Slattery, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will TV Series Help Free Steven Avery?
Popular Netflix series probing Manitowoc murder case causes national furor.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Winners and Losers in Archdiocese’s Bankruptcy
Big losers were clergy abuse victims. Other losers were We Energies, its ratepayers and Messmer H.S.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Marie Rohde
Why John Doe Won’t Die
The court cases haven’t ended. Will U.S. Supreme Court take the case?
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Ex-Cons Advocate for Prison Reform
Advocacy group pushes for better treatment, restored rights and banning the box.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“The NRA’s Vision for America is Anarchy.”
Chief Flynn say legislature’s “insane” concealed carry law causes crime and threatens police safety.
Dec 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
