Public Safety
AG Josh Kaul Pushes Public Safety Legislation
Kaul calls for passage of bill providing $115 million for crime prevention, gun control.
Apr 14th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State 11th Worst in Disenfranchising Black Felons
One in nine Black adults in Wisconsin can’t vote. Unique parole policies a key reason.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues
How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Acting Mayor Johnson’s Brother Arrested On Felony Charges
Johnson has referenced his family's diverging lives on the campaign trail.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Lady Murderer of Milwaukee
Anna Louise Sullivan poisoned her husband, stepson and others and was very jolly about it. Excerpt from ‘Historic Milwaukee Crimes.’
Mar 31st, 2022 by Carl Swanson
Defense Seeks To Move Trial For Waukesha Parade Suspect
Darrell Brooks' attorney argues it will be impossible to find unbiased jury.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
City’s Auto Thefts Up 132% Last Year
10,479 vehicles stolen in 2021, but police department sees hopeful signs in 2022.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Voting Seminar Held At House of Correction
HOC inmates learn about their voting rights, get to pose with Bucks championship trophy.
Mar 30th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Anti-Semitism In State Near Record High
At 'dangerous' level, up 459% since 2015, report finds.
Mar 27th, 2022 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate
Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
