Public Safety
Tips for Safe Spring Driving
Maintenance and proper driving practices are key to staying safe.
Apr 15th, 2022 by West Bend Mutual Insurance CompanyPedestrian Deaths Rising in Wisconsin
This trend mirrors one occurring at the national level.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Brady Carlson, Wisconsin Public RadioAG 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 RadioEvers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement
New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.
Apr 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerState 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 MurphyBree 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 JanneneWhere 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 ServiceActing 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 JanneneThe 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 SwansonDefense 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 RadioCity’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 ServiceVoting 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