Public Safety
Plan Expands Alternative To Youth Prisons
County would spend $4.1 million in ARPA funds to expand local alternative to state prisons.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
New Youth Prison is Not the Answer
We can help youth and prevent crime by pursuing alternative strategies.
Jun 12th, 2022 by Mark Mertens
Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District
Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.
Jun 12th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County
Fentanyl driving 5-year rise in Milwaukee, though cocaine also a factor.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status
Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Provides $1 Million for Summer Jobs, Activities for Milwaukee Youth
Part of $100 million for crime reduction in Milwaukee from governor’s office.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Right Wing Answer to Gun Violence
Radio talker Dan O’Donnell has marshalled his facts. Let’s consider the data.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Interviewing The ‘Kia Boyz’
Amid epidemic of car theft in city, video by 'Tommy G' interviews the perpetrators.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney
Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge
Accused killer’s list of targets included Gov. Evers, Mitch McConnell, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
AG Kaul Calls Juneau County Killing a ‘Targeted’ Attack
AG says the suspect is believe to have targeted others.
Jun 4th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws
Republicans have stymied all previous attempts by Gov. Evers and Democratic legislators.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
