Public Safety
Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence
Move is just the latest change for rapidly changing bar district, but comes after building has been for sale.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneLed By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneHomes Evacuated After Gas Leak During Work on Enbridge’s Line 5
Construction in town of Saxon near Lake Superior results in truck striking gas transmission line.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio911 Officials Pledge Transparency, Then Walk Out
Briefing on botched response to 99-year-old woman’s beating raises new doubts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey JanneneNew Milwaukee Judges Bring Civil and Criminal Legal Expertise
Gov. Tony Evers makes two appointments to replace retiring judges.
Aug 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene12 Prisoners Make Their Cases to Wisconsin’s New Commutation Board
Here are the first of many inmates seeking shortened sentences from Gov. Evers' advisory board.
Aug 24th, 2026 by Frank Zufall and Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin ExaminerAnother Death in County Jail Raises Familiar Questions
10th death of someone in Milwaukee County Sherriff's Office custody since June 2022.
Aug 23rd, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBlue-Green Algae on the Rise in Wisconsin’s Lakes
State regulators cite more reports of algae and associated illnesses.
Aug 21st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioSheboygan County Sheriff’s Deputies at Polls Ignite Voter Intimidation Concerns
Their presence at polls August 12 came without 'consent from officials across the county.'
Aug 20th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerWisconsin to Hold Hearings on Commuting Sentences for Prisoners
Poll shows majority in the state support clemency for some offenders.
Aug 18th, 2026 by Natalie YahrSherman Park, 10 Years Later – Promise, Progress And Gaps
Millions flowed into housing, parks and small businesses after 2016, but not all residents feel the impact.
Aug 15th, 2026 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSharpton Faults Madison Leaders At Funeral For Man Shot By Police
Civil rights activist praises young protesters and says city officials want 'quiet,' not real peace or accountability.
Aug 14th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio























