Public Safety
Jacob Blake Sr. Arrested At Akron Protest
Parent of man shot by Kenosha police officer in 2020 joins Ohio protest of shooting of 25-year-old Jayland Walker.
Jul 11th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerState Supreme Court Allows Sex Trafficking Defense in Kizer Case
Chrystul Kizer's defense can argue that being trafficked led to her killing her trafficker.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioCity Making Progress on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.
Jul 4th, 2022 by Jordan MoralesLocal Leaders Call For Help With Investigation of Transgender Woman’s Murder
Elected officials ask public to speak up if they know anything about the killing.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public RadioState High Court Rules Accused Mayfair Mall Shooter, 17, Be Tried As Adult
4-3 Supreme Court decision overrules circuit court on teenage boy.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner“Kia Boyz” Film Results In Felony Charges
MPD uses web of evidence, including the film, to arrest 17-year-old. He faces multiple felony charges.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneState Supreme Court Rules in Milwaukee ShotSpotter Case
Court says gunfire detection met standard for reasonable suspicion in man's arrest.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerCity Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting
Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCost of Youth Offenders Keeps Rising
Number sent to costly state prisons nearly doubled since March, imperiling county's alternative youth justice programs.
Jun 21st, 2022 by Graham KilmerBus Stop Murals Tell Story of Gun Violence
Voices of Gun Violence seek to raise awareness of how gun violence impacts Milwaukee community.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Graham KilmerHow Wisconsin’s Parole System Works
Critiques of an ‘ancient’ system shake up the parole commission and the governor’s race.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner