Public Safety
Milwaukee Woman Part of Nationwide Group To Receive Racist ‘Plantation’ Texts
Racially-motivated messages threaten recipients, use their names.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Court Finds Probable Cause In Spencer Misconduct Case
Court declines to dismiss felony and misdemeanor charges against former city attorney.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Understanding the Loss of Jonathan Brostoff
He was someone who considered suicide as a teen and knew how important the issue was.
Nov 5th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Supervisors Move to Create Civilian Review Board for Sheriff
Proposal could provide citizen oversight for Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Nov 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Gun Violence Prevention Program Goes After Habitual Offenders
Based on national gun violence prevention model, program will target up to 40 frequent shooters.
Oct 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Will Hire Its Own Personnel For Security
Bus system has long relied a private contractor.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Park & Ride Closures Disperse Growing Unhoused Population
Advocates, supervisors worry shuttering sites isn't solving underlying issues.
Oct 29th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
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
