Milwaukee County’s youth justice dashboard offers real-time data, but it does not currently provide some key racial demographics.
Criminal justice
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Diary of a returning citizen: Ups and downs
Sunshine Ketchum describes two struggles she’s experienced in the past several months as well as sources of strength that have helped her deal with them.
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‘It’s been a living hell’: Wisconsin prison phone failures leave families disconnected
We spoke to more than 25 people who reported problems connecting via phone calls in Wisconsin prisons. The problems began intermittently after prisons began distributing free electronic tablets in March 2024, and they have worsened more recently.
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What happens when someone is murdered in Milwaukee? An inside look at homicide investigations
For those awaiting justice, Captain James Hutchinson said he wants them to know that his team of 33 investigators remains committed to solving their case.
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GOP bill would cut funding to MPS over school police
Republicans are advancing state legislation that would create more rules around police officers at MPS. There is considerable opposition from Democrats.
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Arrest of Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan echoes Massachusetts case — with one key difference
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s case is similar to a 2019 case brought by federal prosecutors against Massachusetts Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph. The key difference between the two cases: Joseph was indicted.
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New dashboard helps keep track of Milwaukee youths in the justice system
A new county dashboard provides data on youths who are in secured care. The data is meant to be useful to family, politicians and the community in general.
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Milwaukee leaders say ICE is scaring people away from essential services at the courthouse
Local officials and advocates are working to keep immigration enforcement officers out of the county courthouse.
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Latest push begins to prevent domestic abusers in Wisconsin from possessing firearms
Federal law prohibits anyone convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms, but there is no Wisconsin law to match that rule. Advocates hope to change that soon.
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The sheriff is taking applications for a new civilian advisory board. But activists push for stronger oversight.
The sheriff is seeking applicants for a new community advisory board. This would increase civilian participation in Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. But some activists argue that it’s not enough to change long-standing problems.