Public Safety
Milwaukee Could Start Towing Reckless Drivers’ Vehicles
Vehicle would need to be unregistered. But committee can't agree on policy.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing
Mayor, Police Chief ask for anyone with information on the murder of six people to come forward.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should City Fund Part of New County Juvenile Justice Facility?
Committee debates options for the complex challenges of juvenile justice in Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent
Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Places To Shelter From the Cold
Helping the homeless or anyone in need of shelter from below-zero wind chill.
Jan 25th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Democrats Propose Criminal Justice Reforms
Rejecting Republican ‘tough on crime’ approach as 'costly, ineffective.'
Jan 25th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Could More Drivers Ed Reduce Reckless Driving?
Some Milwaukee leaders point to decline of program as key contributor.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Homeless Outreach Group’s Bus Destroyed In Fire
Street Angels 'devastated' by likely arson, solicits donations to replace vehicle.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Reforms Sentencing for Youth Offenders
Bill would ban life sentences without parole or extended supervision, codify new factors for sentencing.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Off-Duty Officer Shot in Third Ward
Detective shot several times while intervening in a robbery.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Suicide Attempts Increase Among Teen Girls
Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Points to pandemic disruptions to daily life.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
