Public Safety
Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases
The move is legally questionable, could lead to cases being thrown out, expert warns.
Mar 21st, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Put a Hold on Reckless Driving Ordinance
Concerns about allowing sheriff's office to tow and impound reckless drivers' vehicles.
Mar 21st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Senate Stalls Justice For All Act, Court Backlog Fixes Pushed To 2027
Republican divisions and an unwritten rule leave new judges and defenders on hold statewide.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Family of Milwaukee Woman Detained By ICE Pleads For Her Release
After 36 years in the U.S. with no criminal record, a mother is sent to a Kentucky detention center.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes
Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judges Said No, But Brad Schimel Is Still Running Milwaukee’s U.S. Attorney Office
Federal judges refused to extend his interim term; Trump admin found another way to keep him in charge.
Mar 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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
