Public Safety
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Morales Files Federal Lawsuit Against City
Ex-police chief, in mediation with city over circuit court order, opens second legal front.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?
Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
What Is Archdiocese Afraid Of?
Archbishop Listecki strongly opposes state investigation of clergy sex abuse. Why?
Jun 15th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?
New report finds four areas for improvement.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Burglar Identified Through Cookie Giveaway
Lakeside Bakery used a sweet strategy to find the suspect of its robbery.
Jun 11th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
City Agrees to Mediation With Morales
Former police chief could get hefty settlement. City hopes to retain acting chief Jeffrey Norman.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Online Tool Can Clear Criminal, Evictions Records
Advocacy groups create Legal Tune Up to easily check if records can be removed from data bases.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Vaccine Tamperer Gets Three Year Sentence
Grafton pharmacist Steven Brandenburg tried to destroy 570 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bill Jails More, Costs $1 Billion
Measure would re-imprison anyone who commits a crime while on extended supervision, parole, or probation.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
