Public Safety
Youth Detention Center Overcrowded
After voting against sending some youth to Racine detention center, county now has more youth than beds at Vel Phillips Center.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Waukesha Parade Killings Trial May Soon Go To Jury
Evidentiary portion of trial over. Judge expects closing arguments to begin Tuesday.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
False Active Shooter Reports at Schools Across State
A dozen schools report 'swatting,' prank calls meant to bring armed police response.
Oct 24th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Sheriff Lucas Leaving for Job With Fiserv
Will become Vice President of Security for Wisconsin for company headquartered in Brookfield.
Oct 21st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
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 Radio
Jail 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 Radio
Prosecutors 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 Radio
Milwaukee 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 Kilmer
The 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 Walters
Milwaukee 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 Jannene
What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite 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 Radio
