Public Safety

Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies

Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies

John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.

Shorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation

Shorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation

Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.

Wisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties

Wisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties

Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.

How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?

How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?

Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.

MKE County: Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
MKE County

Former Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County

County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charge

Ex-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charge

1970s incident discovered as result of attorney general's clergy abuse task force.

Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC

Milwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC

City would house additional officers from across the state and country.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.

Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill

Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill

Bill would allow school staff to carry weapons at school. Gov. Evers threatens veto.

UMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking

UMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking

Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.

Transportation: County Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study
Transportation

County Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study

Chicago-based urban planning firm, MUSE Community + Design, will do study.

Plenty of Horne: MKE FBI Office Heads International Ransomware Takedown
Plenty of Horne

MKE FBI Office Heads International Ransomware Takedown

Milwaukee leads investigation by 45 FBI offices and agencies in 19 other countries.