Public Safety
Evers Appoints Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff
Ball makes history ahead of schedule as first female Milwaukee County Sheriff.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee’s George Floyd Mural Vandalized
Vandalism to mural at Holton and North comes as officer involved in Floyd's death accepts plea deal. Damage quickly reversed.
Oct 27th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Darrell Brooks Trial Goes to Jury
Brooks accused of killing six people, injuring dozens by driving through Waukesha Christmas parade.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
