Public Safety
Judge Won’t Allow Evidence of Rittenhouse’s Proud Boys Connection
Kyle Rittenhouse charged with fatally shooting two men during Kenosha protests.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Huge Increase in Gun Violence In 2020
Report by Epic Systems finds shooting incidents rose 73% in October, up nationally and statewide.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Continues Pushing Riot Legislation
New bill could make it a felony to protest if there has been an act or threat of violence.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Prevent Police Job Hopping
Moore Omokunde notes research showing many fired officers get rehired elsewhere.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Builds Image for Giving Pardons
Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'
Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response
Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.
Sep 11th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Facing Another Year of Record Homicides
With 127 murders so far, 2021 is on pace to be just as deadly last year.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Imprisons More People Than Any Nation
Wisconsin ranks 24th among states but is more punitive than every nation in the world.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers On Pace for Record Pardons
Has given 263 so far. Activists push for more.
Sep 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Proposal Limits Cost of Jail Visits, Food
Sup. Clancy proposes free phone, video calls and limits on commissary charges for food.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Upholds Milwaukee Cop’s Firing
Erik A. Andrade was fired for racist and demeaning social media posts.
Sep 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
