Public Safety
Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors Hope to Prevent Drownings
Ambassadors try to educate beachgoers on water quality, flag warning systems and rip currents.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Sheriff Projects $3.9 Million Overtime Deficit
Sheriff blames understaffing. Finance Committee does not accept his report.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Voting Access Improving in Wisconsin Jails
A new report shows more jails have policies for voting in place.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Morales Or Milwaukee, Who Will Blink First?
Former chief continues to gain leverage for any potential settlement.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Milwaukee Eliminate Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana?
Council tables a proposed policy change, but could pass measure on July 7th.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs
Costs had climbed to more than $800,000 annually for MPD, but festival paid for little of it.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Fire Chief Tackling Tough Issues
Increasing diversity, reducing staff burnout are top issues for Chief Aaron Lipski.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Union Gets Change in Legislation
Milwaukee union, frequent donor to legislators, gets bill regulating police use of force weakened.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The Ann Wilson Problem
Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?
Jun 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Clash On Police Funding
A heated debate as Republicans condemn Milwaukee and Milwaukee legislators defend the city.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos
Alderman wants stronger actions. "The mayor is basically whistling past the graveyard."
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
