Public Safety
Despite Rapidly Aging Prison Population, Wisconsin Rarely Grants Compassionate Release
Individuals with terminal illnesses or declining health find themselves dying in prison.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Mario Koran and Sreejita Patra
Wisconsin Lawmakers and Hemp Producers Both Want New Regulations on THC
But they disagree on structure.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
For The First Time, Wisconsin’s Youth Prisons Are Fully Compliant With Required Reforms
Prison system now fully complying with 2017 court order.
Oct 3rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Meeting Over Police Pursuits Results in Tears, Barbs and a Walk Out
MPD chief of staff walks out of meeting, chides alderman for bad behavior.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Manitowoc County Community, Faith Leaders Call For Transparency After ICE Arrests
Federal immigration, law enforcement officials detained 24 people in northeastern Wisconsin county.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Man Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Wisconsin Capitol
Individual, 33, is accused of violating probation, making a terrorist threat
Sep 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPD Looking To Upgrade Phone Tracking Capabilities
Cell site simulators allow for phone locations to be tracked.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
New Speed Data Shows Dramatic Impact of Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Efforts
City's interventions are reducing speeds, crashes.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Southside Residents Attempt License Revocation For Southside Bar
Contentious hearing ends with lengthy suspension.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Police Ask Council To Close Downtown Nightclub
Formal revocation filing triggers high-stakes hearing.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Only One Wisconsin Community Applies To Join ICE Program
Village would see its police officers become authorized immigration agents.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware, Wisconsin Public Radio
Corporate Mergers Cost Taxpayers
Security company mergers leave county with nowhere to turn.
Sep 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
