Public Safety

MKE County: State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
MKE County

State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center

State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.

Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention

Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention

Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.

Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns

Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns

The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son

Father Still Seeks Justice 18 Years After Kenosha Police Killed His Son

Michael Bell Sr. has struggled to get a new investigation into his sons 2004 killing.

Legislature Taking Up Sexual Misconduct in National Guard

Legislature Taking Up Sexual Misconduct in National Guard

New committee will propose policies for handling sexual misconduct cases.

Ballot Access A Concern In Milwaukee County Jail

Ballot Access A Concern In Milwaukee County Jail

Advocates, candidates for Sheriff question voting access in county jail.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Mohamed Awad
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Mohamed Awad

Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Thomas Beal
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Thomas Beal

Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.

Race for Sheriff: Interview with Brian Barkow
Race for Sheriff

Interview with Brian Barkow

Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."

Legal Aid Society Helps Milwaukee Residents Secure Pardons

Legal Aid Society Helps Milwaukee Residents Secure Pardons

Organization provides free legal assistance to Milwaukee County residents.

City Hall: Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
City Hall

Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager

Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.

City Hall: Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
City Hall

Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office

Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.