Public Safety
Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Referendums on Ballot Are Confusing
Three proposals by Republicans sow confusion, resentment.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases
Republican bill ups penalty for reckless homicide by delivering drugs to 60 years in prison.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform
Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge
Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee
First version of report from UWM research team expected to be published this fall. Community input sought.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Judge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain
Remaining claim, due for trial May 1, focuses on "target list."
Mar 17th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
