Public Safety
Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving
Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Board Moving Closer To County Jail Audit
An amendment to 2024 budget calls for third-party, independent audit of county jail.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Police Chief Injured In Car Crash Leaving Reckless Driving Press Conference
Chief Jeffrey Norman's vehicle struck by truck.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison
State-sponsored facility aims to be one-stop shop for resources.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Less Than A Year Now Until Several High Stakes Elections
Campaigns are ramping up in anticipation of November 2024 election.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Would Block Use of Credit Card Code For Gun Stores
Merchandise code for gun retailers would help track suspicious weapons purchases gun control advocates say.
Nov 4th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Anti-Transgender Bill Would Change Where Inmates Are Held
Bill would require detention in facility that aligns with gender at birth. Gov. Evers promises veto.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons
17-bill package would establish minimum standards for living standards.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge
Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall
Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Supreme Court Justice Pushes For Judicial Protection Police Force
Proposal from Justice Annette Ziegler comes after retired Wisconsin judge was murdered.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Prison Budget Among Largest In Nation
State's incarceration rate, particularly for Black males, also among highest nationally.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
