Public Safety
Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies
John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.
Apr 21st, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioShorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation
Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties
Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioHow Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?
Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.
Apr 20th, 2023 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioFormer Jail Medical Provider Still Troubling County
County still litigating lawsuits from six-year tenure of Armor Correction Health Services.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Graham KilmerEx-Cardinal McCarrick Faces Sexual Assault Charge
1970s incident discovered as result of attorney general's clergy abuse task force.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Wants 4,500 Police For RNC
City would house additional officers from across the state and country.
Apr 15th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill
Bill would allow school staff to carry weapons at school. Gov. Evers threatens veto.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Gaby VinickUMOS Leads Effort to Target Labor Trafficking
Partners include state Department of Justice and Department of Workforce Development.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty Picks Consultant for Reckless Driving Study
Chicago-based urban planning firm, MUSE Community + Design, will do study.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMKE FBI Office Heads International Ransomware Takedown
Milwaukee leads investigation by 45 FBI offices and agencies in 19 other countries.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Michael Horne