Public Safety

Murphy’s Law: Why Walker Allowed Lincoln Hills Abuses
Murphy’s Law

Why Walker Allowed Lincoln Hills Abuses

His staff knew about it for years. Why didn’t the governor act?

Three Ways to Cut Cost of Prisons

Three Ways to Cut Cost of Prisons

A trio of proposed bills would save taxpayers money and help offenders.

The State of Politics: Getting Tough On Drunk Driving
The State of Politics

Getting Tough On Drunk Driving

Legislators push to make fourth OWI a felony. But the state corrections costs are high.

Critics Demand Federal Probe of Police Department

Critics Demand Federal Probe of Police Department

Huge turnout at listening session, many call for civil rights investigation of MPD's "patterns and practices."

Murphy’s Law: The Lonely Journey of Mark Borkowski
Murphy’s Law

The Lonely Journey of Mark Borkowski

New alderman’s crazed comments leave him only (and barely) the police union's support.

Cruel and Unusual: Waupun Ignores Solitary Confinement Rules?
Cruel and Unusual

Waupun Ignores Solitary Confinement Rules?

State Corrections new policy reduces length by 75% but prison still has long confinements.

How Community Prosecutors Prevent Crime

How Community Prosecutors Prevent Crime

Special unit focuses on collaborating with community and crime prevention.

Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice

Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice

Brother of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a cop, has created the Coalition for Justice.

Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?

Will New Fire-Police Leader Succeed?

Community activists not sure, taking "wait and see" stance on FPC director.

Will TV Series Help Free Steven Avery?

Will TV Series Help Free Steven Avery?

Popular Netflix series probing Manitowoc murder case causes national furor.

Op-Ed: Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action
Op-Ed

Crisis of Gun Violence Calls for Action

City is hurting and common sense reforms by legislature could help.

Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?

Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?

Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.