Public Safety
Judge Says Courts Becoming ‘Easiest Way’ Into Mental Health System
A Milwaukee County judge urges more community care and state hospital beds instead of jail waits.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Announces Public Safety Initiative
State grant funding violence intervention and coordination among local organizations.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Proposal Would Dramatically Cut Down Scooter Speed, Boost Sidewalk Fines By 1,000%
Proposal comes after scooter operator hit, injured individual on sidewalk.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality
WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time
Unanimous approval for measure that aims to counteract possible abuse by ICE agents.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again
Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Scooter Crash Spurs Calls For Tougher Scooter Rules
Other Wisconsin cities also considering restrictions on electric-powered devices.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
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
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
