Public Safety
Juvenile 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 KilmerRittenhouse 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 RadioMedical Examiner Gives Graphic Testimony in Rittenhouse Trial
Detailing fatal injuries to victims of shootings.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioDana 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