Public Safety
Lawsuit Could Change Curfews in State
Suit by Rep. Clancy argued that mayors can't declare curfew without approval of city council members.
Dec 18th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bayside Officer Who Joined Oath Keepers Resigns
Reason for leaving Bayside Department unspecified. Two other area cops are Oath Keepers.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates
Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.
Dec 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Trans Community On High Alert Following Surge in Murders, Attacks
Community members express opposition and concern about anti-trans legislation, four homicides.
Dec 15th, 2023 by Trisha Young, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?
Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest
With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Prisons Quietly Reinstate Copays For Those With COVID-19 Symptoms
State has one of the highest prisoner copays in nation. DOC says it would suspend copays for outbreaks.
Dec 7th, 2023 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Debt Funding Could Be Shifted to Housing, Violence Prevention
County officials have plan for funding earmarked for scuttled medical debt relief project.
Dec 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Three Metro Area Cops Joined Oath Keepers
One Milwaukee officer and two Bayside officers. 'Very disturbing,' says police ethics expert.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts
$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.
Nov 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Have New Phone Surveillance Technology
ACLU says next generation technology raises serious questions about privacy rights.
Nov 27th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Plea Deal Reached In Fire Bombing of Anti-Abortion Office
Hridindu Roychowdhury will plead guilty to felony charge, with penalty of between 5 to 20 years in prison.
Nov 22nd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
