Public Safety
Evers Appointee Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court
Anderson Gansner was appointed judge to fill vacancy in May. Will run for new 6-year term.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Court Clerk Running Out of Room for Criminal Evidence
Current storage space at dilapidated Safety Building is insufficient.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Kenosha PD Arrest of Wrong Man, Viral Video Leads To Internal Investigation
Video appears to show officer striking man repeatedly in head.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network
Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mayor Johnson Hosts 2,000 Kids at Brewers Game
Part of Safer City MKE initiative, partnership with Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Brewers Community Foundation.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated
Certificate program provides job opportunities after release, pathway to full degree.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
2 Charged With Hate Crimes Against Muslim Women
Mayor Johnson condemns 'horrific' attack at Cathedral Square on July 30.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death
DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.
Aug 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide
Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Conservative Chief Justice Annette Ziegler Accuses Liberal Majority of Going ‘Rogue’
Claims state Supreme Court liberal majority of holding a 'secret' meeting. Majority says all justices were invited.
Aug 5th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed
Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Jonah Chester, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
American Transmission Co. Hires Former Utility Regulator
Ellen Nowak is now vice president of the company she was once charged with regulating.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
