Public Safety

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars

Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?

County Jail Inmates Accused of ‘Mass Refusal’ and ‘Inciting a Riot’

County Jail Inmates Accused of ‘Mass Refusal’ and ‘Inciting a Riot’

Potential uprising in April the second such situation this year.

Wisconsin EMS Staff Reaching ‘Crisis Point’

Wisconsin EMS Staff Reaching ‘Crisis Point’

Three legislative bills could help improve things. 'It's a vital service.'

Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Death of More Than 50 Dogs

Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Death of More Than 50 Dogs

Michael Ellis convicted of five felony counts of animal mistreatment.

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan

Her lawyers say she's immune from prosecution for allegedly obstructing ICE agents.

MKE County: Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
MKE County

Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology

Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.

Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson

Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson

Seeking a GOP sponsor for bill, but 'nobody’s willing to stick their neck out.'

Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders

Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders

New legislative bill limits where cameras can be placed, how proceeds are spent.

Surge in Milwaukee Gun Shootings Challenges Anti-Violence Efforts

Surge in Milwaukee Gun Shootings Challenges Anti-Violence Efforts

414LIFE team of workers has hit the streets hard in recent weeks.

Murphy’s Law: Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes
Murphy’s Law

Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes

Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?

New City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers

New City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers

Reckless drivers combined with crowd gatherings threaten safety, evade police.

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee

Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.