Public Safety
DOJ Recieves Grant For Sexual Assault Kit Database
New system will track evidence for sexual assault cases. A backlog discovered in 2014 took four years to process.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
County Jail Staff Wore White Supremacist Symbols
Staff wearing "Punisher" symbol and Spartan helmet, both used by far-right groups.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention
After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Three-Fifths Compromise
Prison gerrymandering gives rural areas more votes in states like Wisconsin.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Expunging Criminal Records Gets Broad Support
Police, prosecutors, public defenders, business groups back bill expanding expungement.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Did DA Delay Mensah Decision Due To Kenosha Unrest?
Wauwatosa Police indicated in emails that the Kenosha unrest in August delayed the decision in Alvin Cole shooting.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha
Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
A Mechanic’s Solution For Auto Parts Theft
City sees wave of stolen catalytic converters. Mechanic fortifies them with rebar to deter thefts.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Ethan Duran
Evers Has Given 174 Pardons
That includes 17 new pardons granted Friday.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wildfires in State Up This Year
250 wildfires have burned 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, above the state’s 5- and 10-year averages.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
Asian Milwaukeeans Discuss Anti-Asian Racism
A recent report found anti-Asian hate crimes up 150% in 15 major American cities.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
