Public Safety
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Twisted Cafe Temporarily Closes After Burglary
Lower East Side restaurant can't reopen until stolen POS system replaced.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
AG Candidate Eric Toney Targets Milwaukee Crime
GOP challenger would have DOJ take over cases Milwaukee DA declines to prosecute.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Says State Shouldn’t Enforce Abortion Ban
If re-elected, Attorney General will prioritize prosecuting homicide, rape, major crimes.
Nov 6th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Supreme Court Leader Says Judges Shouldn’t Be Intimidated By Threats
But Chief Justice Annette Ziegler acknowledges “threats are on the rise.”
Nov 3rd, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee DA Will Charge Elderly Man for Choking Black Man
Video captures 62-year-old with hand on throat of 24-year-old, in incident on South Side.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Toney Highlights Crime in Attorney General Race
Republican challenger pushes to handle local Milwaukee crimes, chases election fraud.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Will Darrell Brooks Appeal His Conviction?
Waukesha Parade killer says he plans to do so. Experts say a successful appeal is unlikely.
Nov 1st, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul’s Campaign Pushes Abortion Rights
Democratic Attorney General also pushes gun control, environmental protection in closely fought battle for reelection.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Woman In Crash With State Senator Was Driving 100 MPH
Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley was involved in July collision that killed speed motorist and her child.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Beefing Up Negotiation Team In Advance of Public Safety Contract Talks
Funding comes from City Attorney's Office.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
