Public Safety

ACLU Suit Charges Wisconsin Ignored Law to Support Incarcerated Moms

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.

MKE County: Supervisor Questions Jail Audit Contract
MKE County

Supervisor Questions Jail Audit Contract

County Board will consider whether or not to release funding for audit of county jail this month.

Inmate Death Charges Reignite Charge To Close Wisconsin’s Oldest Prison

Inmate Death Charges Reignite Charge To Close Wisconsin’s Oldest Prison

9 Waupun Correctional Institution staffers are accused of causing inmate deaths

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.

Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison

Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison

'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.

MKE County: The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population
MKE County

The Remarkable Decline of Milwaukee’s Youth Prison Population

Down from about 130 in 2015 to less than 20 this year.

MKE County: Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse
MKE County

Planning Begins for New Criminal Courthouse

County will solicit planning and design contractors in June for $488.4 million project.

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

MKE County: County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry
MKE County

County Selects Auditor For Jail Death Inquiry

Texas-based Creative Corrections will handle inquiry, pending board approval of a contract.

MKE County: County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day
MKE County

County Board Officially Recognizes Denim Day

New supervisor pushes resolution for day to 'stand against sexual assault and violence.'

Op Ed: Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data
Op Ed

Wisconsin Among Minority of States Shielding Police Data

Suit seeks release of data on officers who face misconduct allegations that get rehired.