Public Safety
Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot
Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.
Jan 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free
WISDOM pushes for better communication between families and those incarcerated.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role
Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reopens South Side Fire House
Engine 31 firehouse on S. 8th Street recommissioned thanks to new city sales tax.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Crime, Trump’s Claims and The Facts
Has the crime rate gone up or down in Milwaukee and nationally?
Jan 8th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
County Taps New Private Contractor For Jail Commissary
Union Supply Group will run commissary at jail and Community Reintegration Center.
Jan 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Brad Schimel Defends Jan. 6 Rioters
Former Republican attorney general running for Wisconsin Supreme Court also attacks jury trials.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Correctional Officers Charged With Abusing Inmates
Accused of beating and pepper spraying two handcuffed inmates in county jail.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Homicide Charge Recommended in Beating Death at Racine Jail
Man in custody for attempted homicide accused of assaulting fellow inmate.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmate Assaulted at Racine County Jail ‘Not Expected To Recover,’ Lawyer Says
None of the inmates who witnessed assault activated emergency button, says Racine County Sheriff's Office.
Jan 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
