Public Safety
Council Overrides Mayoral Veto, Wants Power To Fire Police Chief
Council wants Legislature to give it firing power. Mayor's veto of this fails.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Authorities Monitoring State Capitol
Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.
Jan 17th, 2021 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Leaders Commit To Addressing Homicide Pandemic
"There is a tremendous amount of work to be done, and we will do it together," said Mayor Tom Barrett.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Project Helps Sex Trafficking Victims
Using a housing first model, program provides stability to mend and move forward.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Prosecutors Want Court to Ban Rittenhouse from Bars
They also asked the court to order him not to associate with white supremacists.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tosa Mayor Named As ‘Target’ By Police
Such action will 'drive a wedge" between police and people they serve, McBride warns.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
County Republican Parties Shared War Rhetoric
Facebook posts urged people to ‘prepare for war’ and ‘temporary violence’ before Capitol riot.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Stimulus Law Funds War on Pot
COVID-19 relief law includes billions of dollars for drug enforcement efforts.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Firefighters, Police Next Up For Vaccines
State plan calls for phase 1b to start next week, may also include teachers, correctional workers.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
