Public Safety
Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project
More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.
May 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Council, Community Groups Oppose MPD’s Facial Recognition Plans
But Mayor Johnson backs Milwaukee Police searching millions of records.
May 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Western Wisconsin City Loses Entire Police Force
Arcadia's losses reflect national problem recruiting, retaining police officers.
May 27th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vendor Failure Means Wisconsin Inmates Can’t Buy Food, Other Items
Company part of conglomerate that runs dysfunctional prison phone system.
May 25th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident
'We owe our employees better,' says council president.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025
33-year old man died Wednesday at Milwaukee County Jail.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress
Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Makes Protestors Liable for Vandalism By Others
Republicans proposed 'riot' law will chill free speech, critics charge.
May 20th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposed Law Has $10,000 Fine, Jail Time for Ditching Boats on Shorelines
Bill introduced days after abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' pulled from lakefront.
May 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center
Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.
May 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired
Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.
May 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations
Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.
May 15th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
