Public Safety
Bill Ends Criminal Penalties for Minors Engaging in Prostitution
Sen. Alberta Darling wants minors being trafficked to be treated as victims.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Safety Initiative Brings High-Tech Cameras to Villard Avenue
Operation aimed at crime and reckless driving, includes cooperation from local BID, residents.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Imprisons 1 in 36 Black Adults
State has the highest incarceration rate of Black residents in the country.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Clare Amari, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Why is Milwaukee’s Murder Rate Increasing?
Systemic problems, the COVID-19 pandemic and policing failures appear to be responsible.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs
MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Catalytic Converter Thefts Prompt State Legislation
New bill would require ID and proof of ownership upon sale.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Legacy of Concealed Carry in Wisconsin
10 years after the first concealed carry permit was issued, one in eight adults over 21 now have one.
Oct 11th, 2021 by Steven Walters
No Federal Charges For Officer That Shot Jacob Blake
The U.S. Department of Justice will not pursue federal civil rights charges.
Oct 8th, 2021 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Proposal Expands Reasons To Delay Juvenile Trial
New legislation would allow continued detention, without trial, due to "unforeseen emergency."
Oct 7th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Rittenhouse Defense Wants Expert Witness To Argue Self Defense
Judge hearing the case considers allowing jury to hear testimony from a use of force expert.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
