Public Safety

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts

City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.

Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases

Bill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases

Republican bill ups penalty for reckless homicide by delivering drugs to 60 years in prison.

MKE County: Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform
MKE County

Courts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform

Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts

Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.

Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge

Carl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge

Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.

Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee

Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee

First version of report from UWM research team expected to be published this fall. Community input sought.

Judge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain

Judge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain

Remaining claim, due for trial May 1, focuses on "target list."

MKE County: County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
MKE County

County Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023

An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

City Hall: City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
City Hall

City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?

Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.

State’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015

State’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015

Jewish Community Relations Council's report finds increase for seven straight years.

Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022

Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022

Drone flights tracking protestors in 2021 were criticized. Big decline since then.