Kerrie Hirte

The Long Road To End Solitary Confinement in Wisconsin

"The hole" is torture on those confined to it argue opponents at legislative action day.

A Battle Over Sheriff’s Bodycam Policy

Two supervisors push for faster public release of video evidence, but committee says no.

Sheriff Inquiry Leads to Board Fracas

Board removes jail inquiry from committee after process falls apart. Issue will go to full board.

No Criminal Charges For Officers in Jail Death

DA's office finds no evidence to support any charges in death of Cilivea Thyrion.

Board Adopts Key Items Promoting Accountability, Public Input, Responsiveness to Local Stakeholders

Family of Woman Who Died in Jail Speaks Out

Cilivea Thyrion, then 20, committed suicide in December 2022, the Sheriff's Office has said.