Public Safety
48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers
Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.
Feb 17th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bill Blocks Vaccine Priority for Inmates
Rep Wangaard seeks to correct ‘mistake’ by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
DeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission
Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates
Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.
Feb 14th, 2021 by Vanessa Swales, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Should Waupun Prison Be Closed?
Two legislators say it may be time. Committee chair calls prison the "essence" of the city
Feb 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger Resigning
Resignation comes as part of Trump-Biden turnover.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Denies New Arrest Warrant For Rittenhouse
Accused of killing two people and injuring a third, he is scheduled to go to trial in March.
Feb 11th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Six Steps To Improve Fire Safety
After three fatal fires in two weeks, Fire Department and city officials offer safety tips.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Prisons Badly Short of Staff
15% of staff positions in state unfilled, up to 40% at Waupun prison.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Report Finds FPC Ignored City Attorney’s Advice
City Inspector General blames, adds more troubles for Fire & Police Commission.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Era for Wauwatosa
Chief Weber retires after 30 years. City seeks new leader, faces troubling questions about Weber.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Biden Needs to Stop Federal Executions
More executions in Trump’s last six months than in previous 56 years of the presidency.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Gregory Humphrey
