Public Safety
Tiffany, Crowley Split On Future of Green Bay, Waupun Prisons
Gubernatorial hopefuls outline starkly different approaches to closing and rebuilding aging prisons.
Oct 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Wisconsin’s Governor Candidates Would Address Criminal Justice Issues
Flock cameras, overcrowded prisons and commutations for prisoners are key issues.
Oct 28th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Moves to Take Control Of Police Department Use of Flock Cameras
'We want more democracy, we want more transparency.'
Oct 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Suspects Arrested For Stealing Copper Wire from City Streetlights
Man known as the 'Green Goblin' and accomplices allegedly stole thousands of feet of copper wire.
Oct 26th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Madison Mayor Drops Reelection Bid, Cites ‘Toxic Political Culture’
The 'price of serving has become too high,' says Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
Oct 25th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Domestic Violence Deaths Down Slightly After Record Highs
Local domestic violence support groups working to bring the numbers down further.
Oct 24th, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee’s Wire Theft Problems Are Growing, So Are The Penalties
Council committee endorses tougher fines and a reward program as thieves continue to target street lighting system.
Oct 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Kaul, Toney Battle in Rematch for Attorney General
Their biggest of many disagreements: Kaul's lawsuits challenging Trump administration.
Oct 20th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wire Thieves Leave Milwaukee Neighborhoods In Darkness
Organized, dangerous thefts have left some northside neighborhoods without street lighting.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ACLU Wisconsin Sues Over Warrantless Use of Flock Cameras
Seeks state Supreme Court ruling on camera surveillance of all citizens driving cars.
Oct 19th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Zoo’s New Parking System Is a Success
Project was pricey, but result is safer, faster, more pleasant system for visitors.
Oct 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Sheriff Will Replace Flock With Other Cameras
Sheriff Denita Ball finds a new vendor after county board bans Flock.
Oct 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
