Public Safety
ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen
60-day suspension for downtown nightclub delayed until at least March.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneFusion Center Raises Questions About Privacy
Milwaukee police use it to track protestors, emails show.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerPolice Union Adopts Vaccine-or-Mask Rule
Unvaccinated officers face termination for failure to comply with mask requirement. Union not happy.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneLegislators Withhold Chisholm’s Pay Raise
Every state worker except Milwaukee DA given a 2% raise in pay.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerState High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law
Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioWhat to Know About Catalytic Converter Theft
Thefts are skyrocketing. How can you protect your car?
Dec 22nd, 2021 by West Bend Mutual Insurance CompanyGroup Pushes Evers to Oust John Chisholm
Led by activist Orville Seymer, group sends petition to governor bashing district attorney’s bail policies.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioJohnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving
Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRittenhouse Verdict Gives New Defense For Killing
Shooters can claim self-defense because un-armed people might try and take their gun.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Ion MeynBill Could Terminate Prisoners’ Parental Rights
Courts could take away parental rights of anyone sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtHow To End Prison Gerrymandering
It is particularly harmful to cities like Milwaukee. From Matt Rothschild's new book, 'Twelve Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin.'
Dec 16th, 2021 by Matt RothschildCommunity Policing Commission Off to Slow Start
Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service