Public Safety
See Inside The Unsafe County Safety Building
More than 800 incidents annually, $488 million replacement an 'absolute need,' officials say.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Sophie BolichWaupun Prison Employees Fired Amid Federal Smuggling Investigation
FBI launched investigation last year into staff conduct.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis
Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl is mixed into cocaine.
Jan 31st, 2025 by Edgar Mendez and Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point
But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneJudge Rules Tearman Spencer Criminal Case Will Move Forward
Spencer's attorney argued there isn't probable cause to allow the case to continue.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer14 Arrested in Sprawling Milwaukee Drug Trafficking Case
Murder, nine-mile chase, firearms, cocaine and fentanyl.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Orders Jail to Relax Book Policy
Prison rights organization wins injunction allowing more reading materials at county jail.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham KilmerSchimel Haunted By Rape Kit Issue
Candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court at odds over issue.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Bruce MurphySupervisors Back Expedited Video Release Policy for Sheriff
Policy would require this when officers kill or injure anyone but Sheriff opposes it.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Graham KilmerFormer U.S. Capitol Police Officer Visits Milwaukee, Slams Schimel
Harry Dunn criticizes Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel's stand on Jan. 6. rioters.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneRepublican Legislators Propose Arming Teachers To Address Gun Violence
With grants for building safety and ending tax on gun safes.
Jan 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner