Public Safety
Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In
Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Three Charged In Killing of Milwaukee Postal Worker
Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. face life in prison. Missing package, likely of drugs, appears to be motive.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls
Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Jails Charge High Fees For Prisoners’ Phone Calls
Calling home for the holidays cost more in Wisconsin than in two dozen other states.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Racine Man Indicted For Hacking Ring Doorbells, Calling Police For Fake Emergencies
Kya Christian Nelson is alleged to have livestreamed police response, taunted officers through cameras.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Clancy Takes On Jail Food Monopoly
Sup. Ryan Clancy looks to break up Aramark Corporation's control over both food services and commissary.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens Coggs Building as Warming Center
Human Services building at 1220 W. Vliet St. will be open 24 hours a day over the holiday weekend.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
More Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit
Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Hate Crimes Increase 54% in Wisconsin Says FBI
Despite fewer agencies reporting data, Wisconsin sees 111 hate crimes in 2021. Black community targeted in 30% of incidents.
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Youth Detention in Racine Approved
Supervisors quietly approve policy they previously rejected.
Dec 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
