Public Safety
Milwaukee Pays Nearly $1 Million For 2022 Police Shooting
Common Council backs payout for violent handling of mental health call.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reaches Labor Agreement With Lesser-Known Police Union
New 3-year agreement includes first-of-its-kind residency bonus.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Chief in Line For Huge Pay Increase Due to ‘Mistake’
Council decision led to 'enormous' raise for police chief, could benefit fire chief.
Mar 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Waupun Prison Official Pleads No Contest to Misdemeanors
Jamall Russell charged with neglect after inmate dies of malnutrition.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Blizzard Conditions Cause Power Outages, Road Closings Across State
12,876 We Energies customers lose power, 3 feet of snow in Door County.
Mar 16th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Misuse of Flock Surveillance Becoming Statewide Issue
Milwaukee, other cities face misconduct cases, accountability issues.
Mar 15th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Eyes Big Fines For Unidentified Officers, But Can It Touch ICE?
New ID rule is part of the ICE Out package, while police mask and aid policies are handled in other ways.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Court Filing Targets DOJ Role In Kenosha Police Killing Complaint Review
Retired detective says Justice Department’s contacts with victims board tainted case over 2004 shooting.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Dismisses Civil Rights Suit In Death of Joel Acevedo
Federal ruling finds former officer Michael Mattioli and City of Milwaukee owe no damages to Acevedo’s family.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Driver Shot Dead After Officer Clings To Moving Truck On South Side Street
Police say the 35-year-old ignored repeated commands to stop as he drove with the officer hanging on the door frame.
Mar 13th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Committee Approves Towing Reckless Drivers, With Objections
Sheriff's Office would use new authority to target 'street takeover groups.'
Mar 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
New Law Gives Sexual Assault Survivors 20 Years to Bring Charges
Wisconsin law doubles the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault.
Mar 10th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
