Public Safety
Rittenhouse Sobs on Witness Stand
Accused of homicide in Kenosha killings, he pleads self-defense.
Nov 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, John K. Wilson and Andrea Anderson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Medical Examiner Gives Graphic Testimony in Rittenhouse Trial
Detailing fatal injuries to victims of shootings.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dana World-Patterson Nominated to FPC
Human trafficking victims advocate would replace longtime Fire & Police commissioner Ann Wilson.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Thought I Was Going to Die,’ Grosskreutz Testifies
Only survivor of three men shot by Rittenhouse offers dramatic testimony in trial.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Video Footage Stars in Rittenhouse Trial
Both sides use it to make their case. Shooting victim Gaige Grosskreutz will testify Monday.
Nov 6th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Project Return Has Helped Thousands After Incarceration
For 40 years the organization has helped people leave prison behind them.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Youth Caught In Middle of Rising Violence
Police, government resources unable to break cycle of violence destroying lives.
Nov 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Jeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police
Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Requires More Access to Police Records
Brostoff wants more access for media and public to investigative records.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Rittenhouse Trial Offers Two Stories
Opening argument by prosecutor says Rittenhouse sought confrontation; opposing attorney calls it self defense.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Kaul Proposes $115 Million Plan to Fight Crime
Legislative package includes statutory changes, violence prevention and community policing.
Nov 2nd, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nation’s Worst Prison Gerrymandering?
Wisconsin’s a leader in counting prisoners to inflate rural areas and rob urban areas of representation.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
