Public Safety
Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths
Child deaths up 15% in Wisconsin, one of 28 states with most permissive laws.
Jul 27th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Data Shows Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Projects
Huge reductions in speeding for some projects, less impact for others.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem
Synthetic narcotics are smuggled in, causing overdoses and even deaths.
Jul 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge
Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires
Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Republicans Push Bill to Withhold Pay for Suspended Judges
A pointed response to arrest and suspension of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Could Implement Age Restriction For Hemp-Derived THC
Delta-8 and similar products do not currently have age restrictions.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems
'They put a Band-Aid on the problem," says former Waupun guard.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Mario Koran
Families Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope
350 murders in Milwaukee since 2020 remain unsolved.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners
Advocacy group says Department of Corrections blocking donations of used books.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
