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Wisconsin is Now Midwest Leader In Deadly Police Encounters
A sudden surge follows a period where Wisconsin had lowest-in-the-nation rate. What changed?
Aug 26th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Bill Would Pay Schools To Buy Gun Detection Equipment
Critics raise privacy concerns over systems that use AI and camera feeds.
Mar 1st, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Five Years After Settlement, Racial Disparities Remain In MPD’s Practices
Black residents remain far more likely to be stopped while driving, subjected to interview or stop-and-frisk exam.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Edgar Mendez
Bill Would Hike Bail For Past Bail Jumpers
But ACLU warns it would drastically increase number of people in pretrial detention.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Sarah Lehr
Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power
It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.
Sep 13th, 2023 by Devin Blake
County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?
Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.
May 24th, 2023 by Jonmaesha Beltran
Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison
Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Could Terminate Prisoners’ Parental Rights
Courts could take away parental rights of anyone sentenced to at least four years in prison.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
