Public Safety
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneBill Hikes Jail Time In Drug Overdose Cases
Republican bill ups penalty for reckless homicide by delivering drugs to 60 years in prison.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCourts Gain $570,000 Grant For Criminal Justice Reform
Final phase of $6 million in funding from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Mar 21st, 2023 by Graham KilmerAG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCarl Ashley Named Milwaukee’s Chief Judge
Ashley currently serves as deputy chief judge and has served on the bench since 1999.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Graham KilmerResearch 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.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJudge Throws Out First Amendment Challenge to Wauwatosa Curfew, Others Claims Remain
Remaining claim, due for trial May 1, focuses on "target list."
Mar 17th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Jail Records Second In-Custody Death of 2023
An unidentified 37-year-old man is reported dead. No cause of death immediately released.
Mar 16th, 2023 by Graham KilmerAssembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills
Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerCity Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Antisemitic Incidents Rose 494% Since 2015
Jewish Community Relations Council's report finds increase for seven straight years.
Mar 14th, 2023 by Gaby Vinick, Wisconsin Public RadioDrone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022
Drone flights tracking protestors in 2021 were criticized. Big decline since then.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner