Public Safety
State Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety
Republicans resist this, though Office of School Safety created in 2018 under Gov. Walker.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Pedestrian Deaths Rise By 50%
2022 was Wisconsin's worst year since 1981. Report cites dangerous driving and larger heavier vehicles as factors.
Jun 24th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Teenagers Injured in Shooting After Juneteenth Celebration
Police chief calls on adults to keeps guns out of hands of teenagers.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Supervisor Burgelis Attacked At Mayfair Mall, Alleges Homophobic Slur Used
Burgelis, who is openly gay, was attacked, requiring facial surgery.
Jun 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Child Care Issues Force Parents To Stop Working
City's South Side is a "child care desert." McDonald's can pay better than centers.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Tyler Dedrick, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
City’s Homicides, Shootings Down in 2023
But more progress needed said MPD Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner. 'There's just too many guns.'
Jun 14th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Democrats Push Gun Safety Bills
Democratic legislators, attorney general support background checks, red flag laws.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Charges Republicans Gutted School Safety Office
Democratic AG says budget decision leaves less resources 'for keeping our kids safe.'
Jun 10th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Won’t Staff Crime Lab, Licensing Department At Requested Levels
Bipartisan push for more staffing to resolve problems."You own any issues," says Rep. Goyke to GOP.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Inmates Receive College Degrees Through Second Chance Program
49 individuals earned certificates or degrees this week from three technical colleges.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Campaign Rivals Kaul, Toney Call For Crime Lab Funding
Public defenders, district attorneys join coalition's push for more crime lab staffing.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
