Public Safety
Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025
But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.
Jan 6th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Did Tom Tiffany Lie About Venezuela?
Leads WI Republicans making blatantly false claims. Grothman doubtful.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted
Around 72 people have been exonerated in Wisconsin since 1990.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges
Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Steven Walters
Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns
After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'
Jan 4th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Long Are Cases Taking To Go Through Wisconsin’s Court System?
Tracking the system's recovery from COVID-19-induced tumult.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Restaurant Petitions For Traffic Calming
Temple Goddess seeks more safety after string of Farwell Ave. incidents.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays
Delayed background check leaves Wisconsin mother stuck in detention center.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Paul Kiefer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
After 24 Years Without a Commutation, Will Evers Act?
Organizers say the outgoing governor has a rare chance to use unilateral clemency powers.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
