Public Safety
Following 2022 Record, Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Declined In 2023
Milwaukee County had a third of the state's pedestrian deaths, a disproportionately large share.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Police Return to Milwaukee Public Schools
At least 25 officers back in schools, not requested by MPS but required by state shared revenue deal.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Limit Privacy Protections for Police
Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Board Extends Racine Jail Transfer Contract
Sheriff's office says it needs this option in case of overcrowding.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
In-Person Visits Return to Community Reintegration Center
County correctional center has not allowed such visits for more than a decade.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns
Reason for leaving Bayside Department unspecified. Two other area cops are Oath Keepers.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates
Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Trans Community On High Alert Following Surge in Murders, Attacks
Community members express opposition and concern about anti-trans legislation, four homicides.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Trisha Young, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?
Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest
With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
