Public Safety
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Sheriff Transfer Inmates to Racine Without Permission?
Sheriff began making transfers at significant costs before getting board buy-in.
Jan 16th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Why Bipartisan Expungement Bill Needed
Current law makes it complicated and costly to clear your criminal record.
Jan 15th, 2023 by Iuscely Flores, Wisconsin Examiner
Despite New Homicide Record, Violent Crime in Milwaukee Fell 7% in 2022
Other serious crimes down 15%.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
No Criminal Charges in Brieon Green Suicide
DA finds no liability for sheriff's officers overseeing county jail where suicide occurred.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Debate Changes to Cash Bail
Republicans pushing constitutional amendment to expand use of cash bail.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Leaders Decry Homicides, Call For Change
City had 214 murders in 2022, up from 193. 'We need it to stop today.'
Jan 9th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheriff Denita Ball Sworn In
Ball is the first woman to become sheriff in Milwaukee County history.
Jan 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Three Charged In Killing of Milwaukee Postal Worker
Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. face life in prison. Missing package, likely of drugs, appears to be motive.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Bill Could Lower Cost of Jail Phone Calls
Milwaukee County Board has grappled with jail phone costs for inmates, families.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Jails Charge High Fees For Prisoners’ Phone Calls
Calling home for the holidays cost more in Wisconsin than in two dozen other states.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Racine Man Indicted For Hacking Ring Doorbells, Calling Police For Fake Emergencies
Kya Christian Nelson is alleged to have livestreamed police response, taunted officers through cameras.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
