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After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit

After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit

Building or re-building credit is a challenge for ex-offenders.

Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison

Milwaukee Could Get State’s First Reentry Center For Those Leaving Prison

State-sponsored facility aims to be one-stop shop for resources.

Anti-Transgender Bill Would Change Where Inmates Are Held

Anti-Transgender Bill Would Change Where Inmates Are Held

Bill would require detention in facility that aligns with gender at birth. Gov. Evers promises veto.

Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons

Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons

17-bill package would establish minimum standards for living standards.

Wisconsin’s Prison Budget Among Largest In Nation

Wisconsin’s Prison Budget Among Largest In Nation

State's incarceration rate, particularly for Black males, also among highest nationally.

MKE County: County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue
MKE County

County Corrections Staffing, Wages At Issue

Facilities understaffed. Sheriff says public safety not a priority in Crowley's budget.

State Has Nation’s 2nd Highest Racial Disparity in Imprisonment

State Has Nation’s 2nd Highest Racial Disparity in Imprisonment

Report: Wisconsin's Black residents 11.8 times more likely than whites to be jailed.

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?

Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration

Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration

Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.

Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems

Unrest in County Jail Shows Chronic Problems

A staff shortage, deteriorating facility and 'dreadful' grievances from inmates.

Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons

Percent of Older Inmates Rising in State, National Prisons

Number of prisoners in state older than 55 tripled in 20 years, increasing medical costs.

Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown

Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown

Lockdown has gone on since late March. Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care.

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