Public Safety

Wisconsin ‘Safe Harbor’ Bill Bans Prosecuting Minors for Prostitution

Wisconsin ‘Safe Harbor’ Bill Bans Prosecuting Minors for Prostitution

Bipartisan legislation intended to aid fight against sex trafficking.

MKE County: Corrections Officer Charged With Attempted Sexual Assault Of Inmate
MKE County

Corrections Officer Charged With Attempted Sexual Assault Of Inmate

29-year-old officer was arrested at the jail Monday by Sheriff's Office investigators.

Transportation: County Announces Reckless Driving Listening Tour
Transportation

County Announces Reckless Driving Listening Tour

Safe Streets Roadshow part of large planning process. First session is June 8.

Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations

Legislation Would Change National Guard Sexual Assault Investigations

Proposal trigged by 2019 federal investigation into Wisconsin National Guard that found several issues.

Sponsored: Optimizing Your Home Safety
Sponsored

Optimizing Your Home Safety

As summer approaches, it's important to make sure your home is safe and free of potential hazards.

Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony

Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony

Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.

City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets

City Program Seeks to Get Kids Off the Streets

"Safer City MKE" offers camping trips, city tours, art classes and more.

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

New UWM Program Trains Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Currently only 100 in the state. Program focuses on culturally-informed care for victims.

A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

A ‘Normalized Fear’ of School Shootings

Gun lockdown drills, fear of mass shootings has become normal in state's schools.

Former Inmate Helping Those Leaving Incarceration

Former Inmate Helping Those Leaving Incarceration

After spending 20 years in prison for homicide, Ed Hennings is focused on giving back.

MKE County: Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy
MKE County

Board Approves Jail Probe, Opposes Brewers Subsidy

Plus: Board sends abortion proposal to attorney's for additional review

MKE County: Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC
MKE County

Man Dies Following Suicide Attempt at CRC

In last year there have been five in-custody deaths in Milwaukee County correctional facilities.