Public Safety
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 RadioVos 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 ExaminerReport 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 ExaminerRittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury
Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.
Nov 15th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public RadioJuvenile 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 WaltersMilwaukee Officers Circulate “2020 Riot” Coins?
Department investigating whether “inappropriate” coins celebrate police response to protests.
Nov 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerWhat 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 SchuldtWill 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 ServiceRittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges
Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioMorales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.
Nov 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWe Must Act to End Reckless Driving
Lives of children and adults in neighborhoods like Clarke Square are endangered.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Dr. Patricia NajeraSheriff Lucas Won’t Run for Reelection
His Chief Deputy Denita Ball announces run for sheriff since Lucas is running for mayor.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer