Public Safety

Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting

Father, Associate Ask New Kenosha DA To Discuss 2004 Michael Bell Shooting

Father has worked for decades on Kenosha Police shooting of his son.

Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths

Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths

Child deaths up 15% in Wisconsin, one of 28 states with most permissive laws.

Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects

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Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.

MKE County: Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem
MKE County

Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem

Synthetic narcotics are smuggled in, causing overdoses and even deaths.

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

Council Bounces Trampoline Rules

Council Bounces Trampoline Rules

How much regulation is too much?

Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires

Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires

Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.

Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges

Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges

A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.

City Hall: Milwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC
City Hall

Milwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC

Delta-8 and similar products do not currently have age restrictions.

Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems

Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems

'They put a Band-Aid on the problem," says former Waupun guard.

Families Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope

Families Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope

350 murders in Milwaukee since 2020 remain unsolved.

Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts

Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.