Public Safety
Your Input Sought For Reckless Driving Campaign
County's information gathering campaign ends with 8 public meetings in August.
Jul 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bipartisan Legislation Would Prevent Strip Searches In Wisconsin Schools
Proposal is response to Oconto County incident where 6 girls were forced to strip down to underwear.
Jul 21st, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Appoints Federal Public Defender To Milwaukee Judgeship
Ronnie V. Muray II will take the bench in November.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Street Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff
"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.
Jul 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators
US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Is City’s Decline in Homicides For Real?
The data shows significant decline for Milwaukee in 2023, but a still worrisome trend.
Jul 19th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Task Force Makes Recommendations for Security on Buses
Should security officers work for county or the transit system? Report doesn't take a stand.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Southside Restaurant Gets 10-Day Suspension
El Tucanazo Taqueria Y Mariscos will be closed from July 28 through Aug. 6.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Northside Nightclub Gets 20-Day Suspension
Eve Lounge, on 62nd and Fond du Lac, will be closed through July 30.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Trial Hears Charge of ‘Unlawful’ Arrest in 2016 by Milwaukee Police
Lawsuit charges ACLU legal observer and (then) state Rep. Brostoff wrongfully arrested.
Jul 12th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Schools Had Nearly 7,000 Instances of Student Physical Restraint
DPI data from 2021-22 shows 76% of students restrained have a disability.
Jul 11th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
