Public Safety
Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes
Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.
Oct 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Park-and-Ride Homeless Encampments Will Be Cleared
Effort to find homes for 60 residents will be a 'heavy lift' official says. Housing for 80 previously found.
Oct 14th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Parent Sues MPS Over Lack of Security Guards
MPS says city must supply officers
Oct 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crime Continues to Decline in Milwaukee
Mirroring national trends, with reductions in murder, assault, burglaries this year.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Had 85 Domestic Violence Deaths in 2023
Report comes as groups helping domestic violence victims face steep budget cuts.
Oct 8th, 2024 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Won’t Let AG Kaul See Sealed Archdiocese Abuse Records
Federal judge says Kaul is going on "fishing expedition."
Oct 4th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Devastating’ Break-In Leaves Food Businesses Reeling
Overnight incident yields extensive damage, stolen equipment for Anomaly Catering and Yo' Mama's Kitchen.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Will Toughen Penalties For Reckless Drivers
Latest crackdown relies on state legislation to double fines, jail time.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success
Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Loss of Victim Services Funding Leaves Wisconsin Agencies Scrambling
State’s allocation from federal program has dropped from $40 million to $13 million.
Oct 1st, 2024 by Henry Redman, Frank Zufall and Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Youth Prison Population Down, Costs Up
State charges counties $1,263 a day to incarcerate youth, up from $301 in 2015.
Sep 28th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Gun Education Center Will Join Military Museum in Kenosha
Center's managers stress its apolitical nature and educational offerings. Funded by Pritzker family.
Sep 27th, 2024 by Nick Rommel, Wisconsin Public Radio
