Public Safety
Evers Revives Commutations, But Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record High
Governor trims time for 14 people even as the state now holds about 23,900 adults behind bars.
Nov 13th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
ICE Releases Detained Wisconsin State Trooper
'How does putting him behind bars make Wisconsin safer?'
Nov 10th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Impounds 354 Vehicles In Past Year for Reckless Driving
Crackdown comes under new ordinance passed last November to 'make sure streets are safer.'
Nov 10th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gov. Evers Joins Criminal Justice Advocates at Gala
Praise for governor's commutations and calls for more criminal justice reforms.
Nov 9th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin State Trooper Detained By ICE
Immigrant from South Africa was held in Dodge County, but will be released from custody.
Nov 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dane County Moves Forward With Body Cams For Sheriff’s Deputies
Supervisors back $3 million in 2027 funding as officials promise public input on policy.
Nov 7th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Public Safety Referendums Mostly Fail At Wisconsin Ballot Box
Measures to boost police, fire and EMS staffing are rejected in multiple communities amid levy limits and rising costs.
Nov 5th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
In One Meeting, Council Rejects, Then Approves Homeland Security Grant. Why?
An unusual closed session; Trump administration makes routine public safety grants a tricky issue.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change
District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley and Tiffany Have Very Different Views on Guns and Gun Violence
Tiffany has voted against any gun control proposals, backed expanded concealed carry.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin ICE Arrestee’s Case Heads to US Supreme Court
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas of Racine spent nearly 9 months in custody. Is no-bond detention legal?
Oct 31st, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Open Container Law Could Soon Apply to ATVs
As OWI citations for ATVs/UTVs rise, vehicles could soon be under open container restrictions.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
