Public Safety
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Aaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
West Allis Man Charged With Hate Crime
Man used racial slurs and vandalism to intimidate neighbors.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s Causing City’s Rise in Shootings?
The statistics are overwhelming. The solutions are less unanimous.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results
200 reports, more than 150 people accused, 1 criminal case, other prosecutions possible, Kaul says.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections
Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Tips for Safe Spring Driving
Maintenance and proper driving practices are key to staying safe.
Apr 15th, 2022 by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Pedestrian Deaths Rising in Wisconsin
This trend mirrors one occurring at the national level.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public Radio
AG Josh Kaul Pushes Public Safety Legislation
Kaul calls for passage of bill providing $115 million for crime prevention, gun control.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons
One in nine Black adults in Wisconsin can’t vote. Unique parole policies a key reason.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
