Public Safety
Darrell Brooks Jr. Begins Defense in Waukesha Christmas Parade Killings Trial
Facing 76 criminal offenses and representing himself, Brooks gives opening statement.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioJail Policies Prevent Thousands From Voting
ACLU report finds just 50 of 13,000 inmates in state voted, though most are eligible.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioProsecutors To Conclude Their Case in Darrell Brooks Trial Wednesday
Brooks, who is representing himself, will begin his defense the same day.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee County Gets Funding For Reckless Driving Plan
Study will look at policies and practices to be applied across the county.
Oct 18th, 2022 by Graham KilmerThe Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads
Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Steven WaltersMilwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving
New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWhat Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneDespite Disruptions, Darrell Brooks’ Trial Begins
Judge says Brooks, who faces 77 charges for driving through Waukesha Christmas Parade, is making "mockery" of process.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee 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.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat’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.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMinority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders
Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem
Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene