Public Safety
Committee Okays Racine Detention for Youthful Offenders
Board will reconsider agreement it opposed in September to pay for Racine facility.
Dec 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Problems, Staffing Shortages Still Plague Lincoln Hills
Despite efforts to improve conditions at state youth prison, not all is well.
Dec 10th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
After North Carolina Attack, Wisconsin Utilities Say They’re Prepared
Two electrical substations in NC were knocked offline by gunfire, cutting service to 45,000 customers.
Dec 9th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Examiner’s Office Needs Help With Autopsies
Staff shortage since chief medical examiner dismissed could jeopardize accreditation.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Group Calls On Kaul To Escalate Clergy Sex Abuse Probe
Madison religious freedom group pushes attorney general to add resources to effort.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Family Says Guard Ignored Brieon Green Committing Suicide at Jail
Family horrified after reviewing footage of his death in custody at Milwaukee County Jail.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges
Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Hits 4-Year High of Youth in State Prisons
On track for highest number sentenced to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake since 2018.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Referendums Fund Emergency Services
23 local referendums in November requested funding for police, fire, parks and more.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct
Years of reported mishandling leads to bipartisan legislative effort.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Christina Lieffring, Wisconsin Examiner
Kaul Warns Suit Challenging State Abortion Ban Will Take Time
Attorney General aims to overturn 1849 ban, but notes legal process 'not fast.'
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
