Public Safety
Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bill Jails More, Costs $1 Billion
Measure would re-imprison anyone who commits a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest
Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation
Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.
Jun 4th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Chief a Finalist For Wauwatosa Job
Potential move to smaller city a sign of issues in Milwaukee.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Activists Reflect on a Year of Protest
Police reform advocates discuss victories and challenges that remain.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Tosa Announces Acting Chief of Police
Captain Luke Vetter promoted. 11% of officers left department in last year.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws
City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
District Attorney Races Often Uncontested
Only 7 of 71 seats in state contested in 2020. Impacts criminal justice reform.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bridgit Bowden, WisContext
One Year After George Floyd’s Death
Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.
May 30th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Tosa Mayor, Police Union At Odds
City officials at odds with union amid search for new police chief, calls for reforms.
May 29th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
