Content referencing Mario Koran
Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging
Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Nicholas Garton / Cap Times and Jim Malewitz / Wisconsin Watch
Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured
Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Mario Koran
Special Report
10 Guards, 900 Inmates; Staff Shortages Have Plagued State Prisons
Slowing operations to a crawl, as inmates escaped, prisons locked down.
Feb 4th, 2024 by Mario Koran / The New York Times / Wisconsin Watch and Justin Mayo / Big Local News
Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown
Lockdown has gone on since late March. Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Mario Koran
Anti-Transgender Efforts Permeating Wisconsin’s Schools, Political Campaigns
Misinformation and fear-mongering leading to lawsuits, protests and harassment.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Phoebe Petrovic
