Public Safety
Milwaukee Child Care Issues Force Parents To Stop Working
City's South Side is a "child care desert." McDonald's can pay better than centers.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Tyler Dedrick, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023
But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'
Jun 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills
Democratic legislators, attorney general support background checks, red flag laws.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Charges Republicans Gutted School Safety Office
Democratic AG says budget decision leaves less resources 'for keeping our kids safe.'
Jun 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program
49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding
Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin ‘Safe Harbor’ Bill Bans Prosecuting Minors for Prostitution
Bipartisan legislation intended to aid fight against sex trafficking.
Jun 4th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Corrections Officer Charged With Attempted Sexual Assault Of Inmate
29-year-old officer was arrested at the jail Monday by Sheriff's Office investigators.
Jun 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Announces Reckless Driving Listening Tour
Safe Streets Roadshow part of large planning process. First session is June 8.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations
Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.
Jun 1st, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
