Politics
What To Do About High-Speed Chases?
MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission
Anti-poverty agency beset by escalating pattern of disagreements among the board.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Why Are So Many Republican Legislators Quitting?
The data suggests many still have safe seats. Unless there's a Democratic blowout.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta
Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Three Accused False Electors Plead Not Guilty in Dane County Court
Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro were national leaders in scheme to overturn 2020 election.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin’s Lead Pipe Count Is Falling. But The Search Isn’t Over.
56% of Whitefish Bay's pipes made of lead. Statewide 180,000 pipes still not analyzed.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Hongyu Liu
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Acquittal, Again
Adelman finds recent federal appeals court ruling doesn't apply to Dugan case.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mandela Barnes Tours Northside Community Hub
Democratic candidate for governor cites Milwaukee program as model for needed job training.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin
Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?
Jun 16th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty
Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, 28, a MCW student and pro-Palestine activist, pleads not guilty.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Sen. Baldwin Blasts Army for Awarding Vehicle Contract to Out-of-State Firm
Switch from Oshkosh Corp. to private equity backed company will cost taxpayers, she charges.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
