Public Safety
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie BolichCounty Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry
Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.
May 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'
May 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.
May 28th, 2024 by Sam Stecklow, Wisconsin ExaminerJudge Kicks Most Inmates Off Waupun Prison Lawsuit
State argued inmates hadn't exhausted internal complaint process before suing.
May 24th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Hospital Hopes To Replicate Its Model For Treating Gunshot Victims
Froedtert’s multidisciplinary outpatient trauma clinic improves patient outcomes says new report.
May 24th, 2024 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public RadioLawsuit Argues Cash Bail Amendment Was Improperly On Ballot
Dane County judge is weighing whether overturn 2023 amendments approved by voters
May 23rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioRNC Prep Includes Maritime Security Planning, Training
Local coast guard station hosts exercise gaming out security threats for Republican National Convention.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham KilmerCorrections Driving County Budget Into Deficit
Along with lower tax revenue than projected. '2024 may punch us in the face.'
May 21st, 2024 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Kicks Off Peace Week
Second annual Peace Week's events seek to 'jump-start the summertime in Milwaukee on a very positive and peaceful note.'
May 21st, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioACLU Urges Citizen Oversight of Police Surveillance
Pushes CCOPS ordinance which requires public hearing for any new or existing technology.
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMilwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden
New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner