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When People Die, Open Records Matter
Milwaukee County medical examiner changes policy, delaying release of records.
May 3rd, 2025 by Tim VetscherSheriff’s Office Reports In-Custody Death
48-year old man died in hospital Tuesday after 'health crisis' at county jail.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Graham KilmerHow Wisconsin’s Investigations Into Police Shootings Protect Officers
Milwaukee Area Investigative Team gives them privileges other suspects don't get.
Feb 14th, 2025 by Isiah HolmesMilwaukee County’s Overdose Deaths Declined For Second Straight Year
Officials say harm reduction tools like Narcan and fentanyl test strips are working.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Evan CaseyState Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center
State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Graham KilmerDeath of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide
Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Deneen SmithHeart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change
Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Deneen SmithNarcan-Resistant ‘Tranq’ Linked To 1 in 5 of Milwaukee’s Overdose Deaths
And the rate has doubled in early 2024. Xylazine is commonly mixed with fentanyl.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Evan CaseyMilwaukee Officials Urge Ambulance Policy Changes After Woman’s Death
Unanimous Common Council measure calls for future operating procedure updates.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Evan CaseyFire Department Reviewing 911 Calls After Women Falls on Ice, Dies
Report says Milwaukee's 911 call system can lead to 'delays and frustration for the caller.'
Jan 27th, 2024 by Evan CaseySafety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge
Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneAfter 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?
Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Oct 12th, 2023 by Evan Casey