Public Safety

Could More Drivers Ed Reduce Reckless Driving?

Could More Drivers Ed Reduce Reckless Driving?

Some Milwaukee leaders point to decline of program as key contributor.

Homeless Outreach Group’s Bus Destroyed In Fire

Homeless Outreach Group’s Bus Destroyed In Fire

Street Angels 'devastated' by likely arson, solicits donations to replace vehicle.

Bill Reforms Sentencing for Youth Offenders

Bill Reforms Sentencing for Youth Offenders

Bill would ban life sentences without parole or extended supervision, codify new factors for sentencing.

Off-Duty Officer Shot in Third Ward

Off-Duty Officer Shot in Third Ward

Detective shot several times while intervening in a robbery.

City Hall: A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
City Hall

A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.

Suicide Attempts Increase Among Teen Girls

Suicide Attempts Increase Among Teen Girls

Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Points to pandemic disruptions to daily life.

Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data

Bail Reform Debate Proceeds Without Data

GOP bills react to Waukesha parade killings without full knowledge of state bail system.

City Could Sue Reckless Drivers in Civil Court

City Could Sue Reckless Drivers in Civil Court

Could allow seizure of repeat offenders' cars. But is City Attorney trying to delay civil suits?

Murphy’s Law: Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?
Murphy’s Law

Will Evers’ Pardons Hurt Him In Election?

He’s bragging about setting a record. Will Republicans use it in attack ad?

Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Property a Felony

Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Property a Felony

Sponsors bring up damage to statues during 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions

Bill Restricts Voting for People With Felony Convictions

GOP sponsored legislation would add new requirements before voting rights are restored.

400 Inmates Have COVID-19 in Milwaukee County Jail

400 Inmates Have COVID-19 in Milwaukee County Jail

Highly transmissible variant is also affecting jail staff, worsening shortages.