Public Safety

City Hall: New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving
City Hall

New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving

Committee approves Kruschke to job. And alders want him to focus on safety.

Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting

Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting

A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.

Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting

Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting

Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.

Brandenburg Released on $10,000 Bond

Brandenburg Released on $10,000 Bond

Pharmacist who tried to destroy 500 vaccines may not have succeeded, DA says.

Gun Sales Still Going Crazy

Gun Sales Still Going Crazy

'Panic buying' in state since pandemic, sales up 500% at one store, retailers rationing bullets.

Pharmacist Arrested For Intentionally Ruining 500 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons

State Can’t Meet Deadline to Close Youth Prisons

Plan to close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and relocate youth now up in the air.

Some States Restoring Felon Voting Rights

Some States Restoring Felon Voting Rights

Restoring voting rights boosts civic engagement, may lower recidivism. Final story of series.

MKE County: County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders
MKE County

County Creates Culinary Program for Youth Offenders

Program at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center could be nationally unique.

Acevedo Family Pledges Push For Justice

Acevedo Family Pledges Push For Justice

They demand officer Michael Mattioli be fired, his alleged accomplices be charged in death of their son Joel.

A History of Barring Felons From Voting

A History of Barring Felons From Voting

It goes back to Reconstruction era. And falls heaviest on Black voters. Second story in series.

The Year of the National Guard

The Year of the National Guard

2020 had the largest sustained domestic mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard in history.