Criminal Justice
Monday, February 17, 2025
Nebraska proposal would fund housing for domestic abuse survivors
The Nebraska Legislature is considering a bill that would provide nearly $1 million to help survivors of domestic abuse and sex trafficking pay for em…
Valentine's Day in Michigan: Romance or rip-off?
It is Valentine's Day and romance is in the air, but so is deception. Cybercrime experts warn online scammers are lurking, ready to exploit hopeful …
Do rest stop cameras in Ohio increase safety or infringe on privacy?
By Hevin Wilkey / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Some Ohio legislators want to …
63-acre land purchase puts damper on proposed east KY prison project
A 63-acre purchase by a local land restoration group in eastern Kentucky could potentially delay the building of a proposed $500 million federal priso…
Northwest TX father faces deportation
A northwest Texas family is waiting to hear from agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a recent traffic stop. Jose is in the country …
Rapid response network monitoring ICE raids in Colorado
As President Donald Trump ramps up deportation efforts, immigrant advocates have mobilized a rapid response network to protect their neighbors…
KY lawmakers propose alternatives to incarceration for primary caregivers
A bill introduced by Kentucky lawmakers would increase alternatives to prison or jail for parents convicted of nonviolent offenses. Most of the …
Public defender shortage in PA sparks hiring push
More than 60 counties in Pennsylvania have a shortage of public defenders for low-income residents who need these services. This Friday in …
MS advocates fight on after Supreme Court upholds voting ban
Mississippi voting rights advocates said their fight is not over, even after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the state's …
Governor urges NM lawmakers to address crime
Reducing crime and improving public safety are among this year's priorities for New Mexico's governor, who has called the state's crime rate "out of …
NE lawmakers look at tougher regulation of 'crypto kiosks'
Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill to implement consumer protections and license requirements for the cryptocurrency industry, and they're …
Experts hope WI’s first state violence prevention office will save lives
Support for Governor Tony Evers's first statewide Office of Violence Prevention is gaining momentum, as some safety experts and advocates say they're …