Public Safety
Two Wisconsin Men Charged in Capitol Riot
FBI charges Brandon Nelson and Abram Markofski with entering Capitol.
May 4th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Expand Law Enforcement Drone Use
Bill covers corrections facilities, but one sheriff said it would help protest surveillance.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Mass Shootings Are Not Inevitable
Legislature can and must take action, with measures like uniform background checks.
Apr 30th, 2021 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony
Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Suit By Morales Demands His Job Back
His attorney Frank Gimbel has made no progress with city negotiating financial settlement.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Faces Ambulance Shortage
Shortage of personnel and low reimbursement rate pushing private providers to quit city's 911 system.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul Gives Details on Clergy Abuse Probe
Investigating all five Catholic dioceses in state. Archdiocesan official criticizes effort.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Sterling Brown Settlement Approved
City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Cannabis Backers Switch Focus to Local Laws
‘Beating our head against the wall’ pushing Legislature to legalize pot.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Chauvin Verdict Offers Glimmer of Hope
But real progress will require specific policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Angela Lang and Milwaukee BLOC Team, Wisconsin Examiner
Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy
Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
