Public Safety
14% of Shooting Victims in Milwaukee This Year Are Under The Age of 17
Percentage has nearly doubled. Police attribute issue to easy access to guns.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril
Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Blocks Judges’ Quick Termination of Court Alternatives Program
But exactly why two judges pursued terminating decades-old JusticePoint partnership is unclear.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran and Devin Blake, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Republican Proposal Would Make Wiretaps Easier, But Might Violate Federal Law
Proposal would allow expanded use of pen registers, trap-and-trace devices.
Jul 30th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Would Require Rapists To Pay Double Child Support
Republican State Sen. Cory Tomcyzk, a co-sponsor, calls it “a pro-life bill.”
Jul 27th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public Radio
West Allis Fire Department Offering Medication to Prevent Overdoses
Will offer people buprenorphine, approved by FDA to treat opioid use disorders.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Grants Could Fund Marina Upgrades
County grant office and Parks department seek federal and state grants.
Jul 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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
