Public Safety
Will In-Person Visits Return to Jail, HOC?
They were ended in 2014. Proposal asks Sheriff and HOC to study reinstating them.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019
Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.
Mar 12th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias
Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System
Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee
$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield, Wisconsin Public Radio
Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group
Only 11% of eligible law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin have this accreditation.
Mar 3rd, 2022 by Nathan Denzin, The Badger Project
City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers
It's not a career, says police chief. "It's a calling,"
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
High Court Considers Killing By Sex Trafficking Victim
Can Chrystul Kizer, 17, use her assault to defend the killing? Case has gotten international attention.
Mar 2nd, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Return of Kyle Rittenhouse
Accused Portland killer wears t-shirt declaring Kyle a patriot, as Rittenhouse launches new group to sue the media.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
State Prisons Will Resume In-Person Visits
Beginning March 1, due to declining COVID-19 rate, state DOC announces.
Feb 28th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
