Public Safety
Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed
United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton
Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.
Oct 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue
Facilities understaffed. Sheriff says public safety not a priority in Crowley's budget.
Oct 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen
For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?
Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Evan Casey
City Closes Teutonia Avenue Gas Station
Deadly August shooting leads to unanimous Common Council vote.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
County Creating Plan to Combat Reckless Driving
Problem at 'crisis level,' county seeks federal funding.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Backs Biggest Project in County History
His 2024 budget includes planning, design for $488 million courthouse project.
Oct 9th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wednesday’s Emergency Alert Is Only A Test
Cell phones and other devices will issue emergency alert Wednesday.
Oct 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
State Has Nation’s 2nd Highest Racial Disparity in Imprisonment
Report: Wisconsin's Black residents 11.8 times more likely than whites to be jailed.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility
What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?
Oct 1st, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Would Hike Bail For Past Bail Jumpers
But ACLU warns it would drastically increase number of people in pretrial detention.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
