Public Safety
Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual
Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Another Death at Milwaukee County Jail
Melvin Goodwin, 34, is third person to die this year in custody of sheriff.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Proposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism
Critics argue the definition could be used to target anti-Israel speech.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rage of Derrick Van Orden
Congressman’s attacks on liberals spread exactly the kind of wrath he claims to oppose.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Milwaukee
Three people were on board, rescued from water.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Comparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Bruce Thompson
After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney
Wisconsin has shortage of public defenders and backlog of 12,586 felony cases.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner
New Trial of Shooting by Former Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah
After hung jury in first trial, federal court retrying Mensah in killing of Alvin Cole.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Police Union Meets Counter-Protest at City Hall
Dueling protests led to multi-level demonstration in City Hall.
Sep 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
‘Somebody’s Going to End Up Dead!’ Mayor Decries Street Takeovers
Mayor Johnson, DA Lovern warn of penalties for both organizers and spectators.
Sep 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
