Public Safety
Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts
He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.
Nov 19th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor
Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties
Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’
UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’
Nov 17th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Report Backs New State Law On Police Shootings
Prosecute them under civil rights law, argues former Republican US Attorney.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Rittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury
Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.
Nov 15th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing
Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.
Nov 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Officers Circulate “2020 Riot” Coins?
Department investigating whether “inappropriate” coins celebrate police response to protests.
Nov 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
What Covid Did To The Courts
Huge backlog of cases could take years to clear. Big numbers in Milwaukee and biggest counties.
Nov 14th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Will Gun Safety Consortium Impact City?
Residents hope gun deaths will decline as Milwaukee joins national group.
Nov 13th, 2021 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges
Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
