Public Safety
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Ways County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Funds
Opioid treatment programs a priority for spending $56 million won from drug companies.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station
Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Fugitive Reported Dead in Jail
Second death in two-months in Milwaukee County Jail.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Advance Cash Bail and Welfare Referendum Questions
Both likely to be on April ballot, could influence turnout for state Supreme Court election.
Jan 18th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Why Bipartisan Expungement Bill Needed
Current law makes it complicated and costly to clear your criminal record.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Iuscely Flores, Wisconsin Examiner
Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide
DA finds no liability for sheriff's officers overseeing county jail where suicide occurred.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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
