Public Safety

Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection

Six Wisconsinites Charged in Capitol Insurrection

One West Allis man was sentenced to 30 days in jail.

Police Will Monitor City’s Covid Testing Sites

Police Will Monitor City’s Covid Testing Sites

Overcrowding, aggressive behavior lead to request for police presence.

GOP Bills Use Federal Funds for Policing

GOP Bills Use Federal Funds for Policing

Using pandemic money to recruit, retain and teach respect for police. Evers controls allocations.

Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021

Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021

Number hits 194, up from 97 in 2019. Non-fatal shootings also at record levels

Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails

Bill Limits Phone Charges in Jails

Some Wisconsin counties charge $14 for a 15-minute phone call.

Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images

Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images

Democratic lawmakers say state needs to crack down on "cyber flashing."

Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’

Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’

Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.

Op Ed: Neighborhoods Drowning in Liquor Stores
Op Ed

Neighborhoods Drowning in Liquor Stores

There’s a clear connection to violence in those city neighborhoods.

Back In The News: Evers Might Consider Changes in Bail
Back In The News

Evers Might Consider Changes in Bail

But only "if everybody sits back and takes a breath" and "every stakeholder" involved.

Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography

Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography

Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.

MKE County: County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
MKE County

County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment

Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.

MKE County: County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit
MKE County

County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit

That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.