Public Safety
Bucks Player, City Reach $750,000 Settlement
City admits police violated Sterling Brown's constitutional rights in notorious incident.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
8% of State’s Prisoners Have COVID-19
1,703 active cases and 6,781 inmates in quarantine or isolation.
Nov 7th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sexual Assault Charges Against Jacob Blake Dropped
Blake pleads guilty to disorderly conduct, receives two-years probation.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Virtual Listening Sessions Scheduled for Police Chief Finalists
Have a question for Milwaukee's next police chief? Now is your time to ask.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Against Marsy’s Law
Circuit Court rules amendment passed by referendum didn't fully inform voters of constitutional changes.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Prison COVID Cases Up 31%
Increase of 1,033 in one week, a new record.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Rittenhouse Bond Set at $2 Million
17-year-old accused of shooting three, killing two. He’s a flight risk, Kenosha ADA says.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
State Prisons Too Secretive About COVID-19
Department of Corrections took months to release numbers, still trying to hide information.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Corrections Officials Reveal COVID-19 Deaths
5 deaths in first such report; 20% of state’s prison inmates have disease.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rittenhouse Extradited to Wisconsin
Illinois judge grants request. 17-year-old faces homicide charges in Kenosha shooting.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Resignations Rock Fire & Police Commission
In process of hiring police chief, the commission is now without an executive director and tie-breaking commissioner.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Budget Amendment Would Move Milwaukee Towards “Vision Zero”
Proposal start of an effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
