Public Safety
West Allis Man Is Guilty Of Harassing Black Neighbors
William McDonald, 45, pleads guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Baldwin Pushes For Health Care Coverage For Those Leaving Jail
Medicaid loophole leaves vulnerable people released from incarceration without immediate coverage.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Northside House Fire Kills Three Overnight
Seven people have died in house fires in Milwaukee so far this year.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant
Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Jail Vaccine Incentive Payments Worked
Report finds vaccination rates spiked at county jail, CRC when incentive payments offered.
Mar 28th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Traffic Citations in City Down 54% Since 2017
Dropping from 71,402 citations issued in 2017 to 33,105 in 2022. Why?
Mar 28th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Can Ex-Offenders Vote in Wisconsin?
The state's 65,000 convicted felons face tougher rules than in three neighboring states.
Mar 25th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Board Approves Cost Increase For Jail Food Contract
Aramark Correctional Services sought 8% price hike in 2023 contract.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature
And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Want Audit of County Jail
Supervisors Felesia Martin and Ryan Clancy propose legislation in response to deaths at county jail.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Referendums on Ballot Are Confusing
Three proposals by Republicans sow confusion, resentment.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
