Public Safety
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct
Years of reported mishandling leads to bipartisan legislative effort.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Christina Lieffring, Wisconsin Examiner
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record
For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers
MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Darrell Brooks Jr. Sentenced to Multiple Lifetimes in Prison
Brooks sentenced to life in prison for each of the six people he killed in the Waukesha parade attack.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Youth Correctional Facility Faces Obstacles
May be years before $42 million, northwest-side facility gets built, state Sen. Taylor says
Nov 12th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Twisted Cafe Temporarily Closes After Burglary
Lower East Side restaurant can't reopen until stolen POS system replaced.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
AG Candidate Eric Toney Targets Milwaukee Crime
GOP challenger would have DOJ take over cases Milwaukee DA declines to prosecute.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Says State Shouldn’t Enforce Abortion Ban
If re-elected, Attorney General will prioritize prosecuting homicide, rape, major crimes.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats
But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
