Public Safety
ACLU Suit Charges Wisconsin Ignored Law to Support Incarcerated Moms
Says state has failed to offer prison child care program called for in 1991 law.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioSupervisor Questions Jail Audit Contract
County Board will consider whether or not to release funding for audit of county jail this month.
Jun 16th, 2024 by Graham KilmerInmate Death Charges Reignite Charge To Close Wisconsin’s Oldest Prison
9 Waupun Correctional Institution staffers are accused of causing inmate deaths
Jun 14th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioEffort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails
Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSecret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneWarden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison
'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population
Down from about 130 in 2015 to less than 20 this year.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Graham KilmerPlanning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse
County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Graham KilmerAdopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie BolichCounty Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry
Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.
May 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerCounty Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'
May 29th, 2024 by Graham KilmerWisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.
May 28th, 2024 by Sam Stecklow, Wisconsin Examiner