Public Safety
Madison Protester Gets Probation on Extortion Charges
Devonere Johnson's arrest sparked further protest in June.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Pandemic Causes Youth Prison Problems
New report finds switch to virtual education and other changes taking a toll on youth, staff at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
ACLU Blasts Waukesha Sheriff on Mensah Hiring
Undermines 'trust with the people' they serve and puts them at 'extraordinary risk.'
Jan 27th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Vaccine Tampering Pharmacist Pleads Guilty
Grafton resident Steven Brandenburg pleads to federal charges, still faces state charges.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Criminal Record Expungement Bill Is Back
Bipartisan bill pushed by Rep. Evan Goyke nearly passed in last session.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy
Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Rittenhouse Bond Is Modified
18-year-old accused of Kenosha killings may not associate with white supremacists.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Pandemic Has Slowed Court Cases
Many in jail awaiting trial charged with homicides, sexual assault and lesser felonies.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
High Court Upholds Gun Possession Ban for Felons
But state research used to push for this criticized in Supreme Court decision.
Jan 24th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
12% of State’s Law Enforcement Without Body or Dash Cameras
Kenosha DA said body cameras would have helped the Jacob Blake investigation.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing
SITE closes following shooting.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wauwatosa Police Created ‘Protester List’
Some 40 on list, many sent multiple tickets, in 'attempt to silence’ critics of police, attorney charges.
Jan 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
