Public Safety
Federal Legislation Takes on Ghost Guns
The untraceable firearms have increasingly become a problem in Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
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.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Legislature Taking Up Sexual Misconduct in National Guard
New committee will propose policies for handling sexual misconduct cases.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Leah Treidler, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ballot Access A Concern In Milwaukee County Jail
Advocates, candidates for Sheriff question voting access in county jail.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Interview with Mohamed Awad
Awad wants to change culture of Sheriff's Office, saying commanders from Clarke-era must go.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Thomas Beal
Beal wants full staffing, better mental health evaluation at jail.
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Interview with Brian Barkow
Barkow wants a jail ombudsman and community advisory council. Says current conditions in jail are "appalling."
Aug 7th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Legal Aid Society Helps Milwaukee Residents Secure Pardons
Organization provides free legal assistance to Milwaukee County residents.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.
Aug 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sikh Temple Members Recall 2012 Shooting
Decade since horrific event in Oak Creeks has seen rise in mass shootings.
Aug 1st, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alvin Cole Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Wauwatosa
Alvin Cole was killed in 2020 by former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah.
Jul 29th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
