Public Safety
Municipal 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 Service
The 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 Thompson
Black 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
Milwaukee Sheriff Poached Canadian Bear
One of two men convicted for poaching, Facebook played major role in the bust.
Jul 21st, 2016 by Eric Freedman
State High Court Rules On Crime Predictor
Supreme Court says warning labels needed for COMPAS scores rating defendants' risk of future crime.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Lauren Kirchner
Artists Lead Gathering on Racial Justice
Diverse group gathers at Alice’s Garden to declare that Black Lives Matter.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Judge Won’t Halt Force Feeding of Inmate
Cesar DeLeon among eight Waupun inmates on hunger strike. Medical groups condemn force feeding.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
“Do something about guns,” Flynn Pleads
Flynn calls for gun control at Obama's national town hall, demands action from legislature.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
10 Lessons After Dallas
How can Milwaukee and the nation assure that black lives and blue lives matter?
Jul 12th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Safe Zones Expanding in City
City-funded specialists handle violence prevention, conflict resolution in high-crime areas.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“I Am 53206”
Young people from MICAH march for equality in city’s most impoverished and segregated zip code.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“To Not Only Survive, But Thrive!”
The mass shooting in Orlando was a tragic reminder of the need for LGBT equality.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Ald. JoCasta Zamarripa
