Public Safety

Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias

Waukesha Parade Murders Trial Will Test Jury For Bias

Defense seeks change of venue, saying media coverage would bias a local jury.

City Hall: Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
City Hall

Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board

Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.

City Hall: MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System
City Hall

MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System

Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.

New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee

New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee

$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.

Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group

Most Police Departments Not Certified By State Group

Only 11% of eligible law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin have this accreditation.

City Hall: City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
City Hall

City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%

Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.

MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers

MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers

It's not a career, says police chief. "It's a calling,"

High Court Considers Killing By Sex Trafficking Victim

High Court Considers Killing By Sex Trafficking Victim

Can Chrystul Kizer, 17, use her assault to defend the killing? Case has gotten international attention.

Back in the News: The Return of Kyle Rittenhouse
Back in the News

The Return of Kyle Rittenhouse

Accused Portland killer wears t-shirt declaring Kyle a patriot, as Rittenhouse launches new group to sue the media.

State Prisons Will Resume In-Person Visits

State Prisons Will Resume In-Person Visits

Beginning March 1, due to declining COVID-19 rate, state DOC announces.

MPD Station Shot Up, Officers Suspended After Police Custody Death

MPD Station Shot Up, Officers Suspended After Police Custody Death

Multiple outside investigations underway of in-custody death and later police shooting.

Voces Opposes Bill Allowing DACA Hires By Law Enforcement

Voces Opposes Bill Allowing DACA Hires By Law Enforcement

Bill would allow law enforcement agencies, such as police departments, to hire DACA recipients.