Public Safety
Proposal Would Expand Silver Alert System To Include Children
Bill is backdoor way to expand Amber Alert system to support finding missing children.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Don’t Let Government Charge For Open Records Redactions
Legislative proposal would allow police departments, others to charge more for public records.
Feb 1st, 2024 by Amanda St. Hilaire
A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy
Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024
'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Paramedics Never Left Ambulance to Look for Woman Who Froze to Death
Paramedics were on the scene for around 7 minutes, CEO says
Jan 30th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Gives Go-Ahead for Jail Audit
Policymakers authorize audit looking into cause of deaths at Milwaukee County Jail.
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Proposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers
Proposals attempt to navigate existing restrictions in state law.
Jan 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Youth In State Prisons Declining Again
After spike in 2022, number of youth sent to state juvenile prisons dropped in 2023.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Chisholm Reflects on Time as Milwaukee’s Top Prosecutor
He has served for 17 years as DA, overseeing turbulent times in city's history.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t
Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.
Jan 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Board Must Set Terms for Third Party Jail Audit
Supervisors will hear from county auditors on what is needed for the audit.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.
Jan 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
