What is clear about school shootings in the U.S. is that, despite feelings of, “I never thought it could happen here,” the worst incidents frequently occur in smaller towns.
Category: Justice & Safety
US blocks alleged Milwaukee Tool supplier, citing forced Chinese prison labor
The federal government will detain imports of work gloves manufactured by Shanghai Select Safety Products Company, which was accused of relying on forced prison labor to manufacture Milwaukee Tool-branded gloves.
After police remove tents, make arrests, protesters at UW-Madison rebuild encampment
Student protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Madison clashed with police Wednesday after officers cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment just two days after the student protest began.
‘Sometimes it seems unreal’: Milwaukee man votes for the first time after prison
Andron Lane is especially grateful for the fact that for the first time in his life, after 20 years of incarceration and roughly five years on parole, he was able to vote.
10 years after his death, Dontre Hamilton’s family seeks police reforms in Milwaukee
Nearly 10 years after her son, Dontre Hamilton, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police Department officer, Maria Hamilton is still fighting for change.
Incarcerated Wisconsin residents share their priorities for a new Department of Corrections leader
The search for someone to lead the Wisconsin Department of Corrections is in progress. Here are thoughts about a new DOC secretary from people who are currently incarcerated in a DOC facility.
Milwaukee program prepares women for successful reentry after incarceration
Building a Path to Success is a six-week workshop that prepares people for successful reentry after incarceration at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center,
Attorney seeks external review of conditions at Waupun prison amid lawsuit
New legal filings ask a federal judge to appoint an external monitor to oversee conditions at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Former Milwaukee election official found guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots
A jury found a former Milwaukee election official accused of obtaining fake absentee ballots guilty Wednesday of misconduct in office and fraud.
FlexRide Milwaukee’s ridership is surging, but its future remains unclear
FlexRide Milwaukee, an on-demand service that provides affordable transportation to and from work for inner-city residents, celebrated its 50,000th ride in January.
Milwaukee agencies that serve crime victims push for more state support
Nonprofit leaders and other advocates are urging people to contact their legislators to express support for a bill that addresses a substantial drop in federal funding for programs that serve crime victims.
Feds investigating suspected smuggling at Waupun prison; 11 workers suspended
Federal authorities have been investigating an apparent smuggling operation involving employees at a troubled Wisconsin prison, Gov. Tony Evers’ office said Thursday.