Public Safety
The Stunning Rise in Anti-Semitism
Nationally and in Wisconsin, the highest in more than four decades. Why?
May 3rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
7 Vehicles Towed In 36 Hours Under New City Policy
New police policy part of broader effort to stop reckless driving.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Leaders Address Rise in Violence
MU poll found nearly 40% of Milwaukeeans worry about safety.
May 2nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Campaign Challenges Gunfire Detection Tech
#CancelShotSpotter questions effectiveness of the technology, highlights public privacy concerns.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
The Bradley Foundation and ‘Superpredators’
Research it helped fund demonized young Black males, leading to long prison sentences.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
How Do City, State Rank In Gun Homicides?
Guns in household less of a factor than a state’s legal restrictions.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Aaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
West Allis Man Charged With Hate Crime
Man used racial slurs and vandalism to intimidate neighbors.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
What’s Causing City’s Rise in Shootings?
The statistics are overwhelming. The solutions are less unanimous.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
State Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results
200 reports, more than 150 people accused, 1 criminal case, other prosecutions possible, Kaul says.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections
Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
