Public Safety

MKE County: County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center
MKE County

County Finalizing Deal for Forensic Science Center

County Board must agree to release more than $100 million in funding for project.

MKE County: Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
MKE County

Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders

Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.

Problems, Staffing Shortages Still Plague Lincoln Hills

Problems, Staffing Shortages Still Plague Lincoln Hills

Despite efforts to improve conditions at state youth prison, not all is well.

After North Carolina Attack, Wisconsin Utilities Say They’re Prepared

After North Carolina Attack, Wisconsin Utilities Say They’re Prepared

Two electrical substations in NC were knocked offline by gunfire, cutting service to 45,000 customers.

MKE County: Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
MKE County

Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies

Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.

Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe

Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe

Madison religious freedom group pushes attorney general to add resources to effort.

MKE County: Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail
MKE County

Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail

Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.

Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges

Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges

Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.

City Hall: Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
City Hall

Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver

LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years

MKE County: County Hits 4-Year High of Youth in State Prisons
MKE County

County Hits 4-Year High of Youth in State Prisons

On track for highest number sentenced to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake since 2018.

The State of Politics: Referendums Fund Emergency Services
The State of Politics

Referendums Fund Emergency Services

23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.

Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct

Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct

Years of reported mishandling leads to bipartisan legislative effort.