Public Safety
City Will Begin Mailing Parking Tickets
Starting with tickets given at night, to protect parking checkers from verbal threats and physical assaults.
Dec 1st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneBaldwin, Johnson Urge People Not to Exploit Waukesha Tragedy
Rare joint press release asks outside groups not to politicize situation.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerCharting The Racial Disparities In State’s Prisons
Four charts show Wisconsin is worse than nearly every state.
Nov 28th, 2021 by Tamarine CorneliusBail Reform And The Waukesha Tragedy
Republicans are going to use accused killer Darrell Brooks like a hammer.
Nov 28th, 2021 by Dave CieslewiczRittenhouse Feared His Rifle Endangered Him
His case adds to data showing proliferation of guns makes us less safe.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson$5 Million Bail For Suspect in Waukesha Massacre
Six killed, more than 40 injured by man driving into Christmas Parade.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner‘We Are All In This Together’
Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills and Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public RadioRittenhouse Says ‘Self-Defense Was On Trial’
First interview since acquittal is with Fox host Tucker Carlson.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioAfter Rittenhouse, Expect More Vigilantes
Self defense laws and lack of gun control at issue. Is reform possible?
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Bruce Murphy5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade
Community stunned by horrific Incident Sunday during Christmas Parade.
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioRittenhouse 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 RadioSexual 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