Public Safety
Can Chisholm Be Beaten?
The DA pleads for help as dark money from outside the county blasts him.
Aug 8th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyYouth March For Peace
200 children and young adults participated in Milwaukee’s Summer of Peace rally.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Amelia Jones, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceAppeals Court Overturns Case, Citing Miranda
Yes, rule can still apply, as court throws out sexual assault charge against 16-year-old.
Aug 3rd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt95% of Wisconsin State Judges Are White
State trails 43 states in judicial diversity, study shows, while near the top in black incarceration.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Gretchen SchuldtWhite Allies for Black Lives Matter
Two activist groups demonstrate to support BLM and black man shot by Tosa cop.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThoughts from Philadelphia
Crime and justice reform and the 2016 presidential election.
Jul 28th, 2016 by Craig MastantuonoThe John Chisholm Road Show
He discusses his handling of crime, staff turnover and that "partisan witch hunt."
Jul 27th, 2016 by Michael HorneChisholm Far More Experienced Than Opponent
He’s handled 14 times more cases than Swanigan. He also shows up for debates.
Jul 25th, 2016 by Bruce MurphyThe Plight of Milwaukee’s War Children
Inner city violence creates a war zone for children. We need a solution.
Jul 25th, 2016 by The Shellow GroupMunicipal Court Denies Open Records Request
Wisconsin Justice Initiative seeks audio tapes to see if court is following the laws on handling defendants.
Jul 24th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce ThompsonBlack Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service