Public Safety
‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
May 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Youth Incarceration Alternatives Running Out of Money
Community-based programs are critical to keeping youth out of juvenile detention facilities.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
3 More Charged In Downtown Shooting That Left 17 Injured
A criminal complaint indicates the shooting stemmed from a personal dispute. Six arrested to date, including those who were shot.
May 18th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides
81 homicide victims in county so far this year, up from 65 at this point in 2021.
May 18th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Jail Only 56% Staffed
Sheriff's office struggles to staff jail, projects overtime deficit for 2022.
May 17th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Will Enforce Citywide Curfew For Those 16 And Under
Decision comes after 21 shot, 11 arrested from three Friday shootings.
May 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled
Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.
May 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Plover Man Charged in U.S. Capital Attack
21-year-old Wisconsinite among more than 800 charged in Jan. 6 insurrection.
May 14th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting
21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.
May 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife
Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.
May 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Did Act 10 Fuel Prison Staffing Crisis?
Union officer says staff turnover began rising after collective bargaining rights were curtailed.
May 13th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Joins Enforcement Action Over Russian NFT Scam in Metaverse
Wisconsin and four other states going after scam perpetrated at a digital casino in the Metaverse.
May 12th, 2022 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
