Public Safety
Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’
Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Neighborhoods Drowning in Liquor Stores
There’s a clear connection to violence in those city neighborhoods.
Dec 28th, 2021 by Jamaal Smith, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Evers Might Consider Changes in Bail
But only "if everybody sits back and takes a breath" and "every stakeholder" involved.
Dec 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
County Will Expand Addiction Prevention, Treatment
Recent $71 million legal settlement provides funding for this.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
County Nets $71 Million From Opioid Lawsuit
That is county's portion of national lawsuit in which Milwaukee played key role.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen
60-day suspension for downtown nightclub delayed until at least March.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Fusion Center Raises Questions About Privacy
Milwaukee police use it to track protestors, emails show.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Union Adopts Vaccine-or-Mask Rule
Unvaccinated officers face termination for failure to comply with mask requirement. Union not happy.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Withhold Chisholm’s Pay Raise
Every state worker except Milwaukee DA given a 2% raise in pay.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State High Court Asked to Rule On Marsy’s Law
Appeals court won’t decide suit, citing little case law whether voters on ballot question fully informed.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
What to Know About Catalytic Converter Theft
Thefts are skyrocketing. How can you protect your car?
Dec 22nd, 2021 by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
