Public Safety
Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest
Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?
Aug 30th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State’s Sheriffs Helping ICE Deport People
These practices surged under Trump administration, new report by ACLU finds.
Aug 30th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Will Prosecute Threats Against Election Workers
"Intimidating election officials is a crime,’ Wisconsin Attorney General warns.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Pedestrian Deaths Increased 8% in 2021
54 pedestrians killed, many in locations with high speed limits and multiple traffic lanes.
Aug 26th, 2022 by Ta'Leah Van Sistine, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders
‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa Police Release Details on Non-Fatal Shooting of Teen
Some parallels with past shootings by police.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing
The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog
Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff's Office, DA's Office and Circuit Court.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem
Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention
Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
