Public Safety
Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing
The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Plan Will Tackle Courts Backlog
Using state ARPA funds to hire nearly 40 new staff in Sheriff's Office, DA's Office and Circuit Court.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem
Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Finance Committee Approves Funding For County Youth Justice Center
State Legislature follows through on juvenile justice plan passed back in 2018.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention
Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
