Public Safety
Why Most Felons in State Can’t Vote
Wisconsin law prohibits 68,000 felons from voting. Many states are less restrictive. First in a series.
Dec 27th, 2020 by Denise Lockwood
Drunk Driving Offenses, Crashes Decline
Convictions down by 17,720 in Wisconsin between 2004 and 2018, new report finds.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Barrett Is Asleep At The Switch
His handling of Fire and Police Commission is just one example of increasingly negligent leadership.
Dec 26th, 2020 by Jordan Morales
Wisconsin Traffic Fatalities Increased in 2020
Other than some other Midwestern states, the rest of the country saw traffic deaths decline.
Dec 24th, 2020 by Brady Carlson
Why So Many Police Chiefs?
Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?
Dec 23rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett Sticks With Ann Wilson for FPC
Reappointing her to Fire & Police Commission though she backed its reckless decision to demote Chief Morales.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why We Must Improve Prison Education
Former governor proposes plan to help inmates earn a degree while serving time in prison.
Dec 22nd, 2020 by Tommy Thompson
Morales Prepared to File Federal Lawsuit
Ousted Milwaukee police chief seeks damages, potential return to his position.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests
Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.
Dec 19th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Restores Alfonso Morales As Police Chief
Milwaukee has at least two police chiefs at the moment.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeffrey Norman Will Serve as Acting Police Chief
Once a finalist to be permanent chief, Norman will serve on interim basis.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote No on COPS Grant
We don't want the grant today, tomorrow or next month.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Markasa Tucker
