Public Safety
GOP Bill To Limit John Doe Cases Against Police Passes Legislature
Officers involved in shootings can currently face charges from judges after prosecutors decline.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers
Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times
Feb 16th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Solution To Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s Prison Crisis
Frank Schneiger explores how to address serious and desperate conditions in Wisconsin prisons.
Feb 15th, 2024 by Frank Schneiger
Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup
Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.
Feb 10th, 2024 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working
Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Uptown Bar and Grill Given 30-Day Suspension
Old North Milwaukee bar faced lengthy police report, but owner and manager dispute record.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Legislative Dems Propose Banning Guns From College Campuses
Wisconsin is one of only 12 that allow guns on campus.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Corri Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline
Federal funding for victim services in state will decline by more than $30 million this year.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death
Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings
Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
10 Guards, 900 Inmates; Staff Shortages Have Plagued State Prisons
Slowing operations to a crawl, as inmates escaped, prisons locked down.
Feb 4th, 2024 by Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch and Justin Mayo / Big Local News
Board Votes to Wait for City Bodycam Lawsuit Ruling
County considering policy like the city's for release of body cam videos for officers.
Feb 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
