Public Safety

Darrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial

Darrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial

Facing 76 criminal offenses and representing himself, Brooks gives opening statement.

Jail Policies Prevent Thousands From Voting

Jail Policies Prevent Thousands From Voting

ACLU report finds just 50 of 13,000 inmates in state voted, though most are eligible.

Prosecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday

Prosecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday

Brooks, who is representing himself, will begin his defense the same day.

Transportation: Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan
Transportation

Milwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan

Study will look at policies and practices to be applied across the county.

The State of Politics: The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
The State of Politics

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving

Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving

New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.

City Hall: What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
City Hall

What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?

Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Despite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins

Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.

Milwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes

Milwaukee Police Join Program To Protect LGBTQ+ Community From Hate Crimes

National effort includes businesses and organizations opting in as safe spaces for victims of human trafficking, other crimes.

What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?

What’s Happened So Far With the Waukesha Parade Trial?

Defendant Darrell Brooks Jr. has offered sovereign citizen defense, dropped his public defenders and been removed from court room.

Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders

Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders

Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.

Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem

Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem

Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.