Public Safety
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 RadioSix 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 JanneneState 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 RadioReport Finds FPC Ignored City Attorney’s Advice
City Inspector General blames, adds more troubles for Fire & Police Commission.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneA 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 ExaminerBiden 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 HumphreyActivists Demand Police Firings But Mayors Can’t
Barrett, McBride lament lack of control over police chief. Law insulates police from elected officials.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioOur Workload Is “Through the Roof”
How the closing of south-side station impacts Milwaukee Fire Department.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCounty Supervisors Back $1 Pot Penalty
8 board members push plan slashing $500 penalty for possession.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Gretchen SchuldtMany MPS Students Can’t Get Drivers Ed
Hundreds of students left out as pandemic causes reduced class sizes in schools.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceState Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public RadioBaldwin Joins Call for Domestic Terrorism Investigation
Senate resolution expresses the "imminent and pervasive threat" of white supremacist terrorism.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner