Public Safety
Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon
Jeffrey Norman talks technology, reckless driving and ACLU settlement with Milwaukee Press Club panel.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup
DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison
Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Camp Reunite Connects Kids With Their Incarcerated Parents
See how women in Fond du Lac area prison are reconnected with their children.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and WPR and Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch
City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding
Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Inmate Sentenced For Role in Youth Counselor’s Death at Troubled Prison
Ryan Nybolm receives five-year sentence.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills
Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.
Aug 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Touts Changes To Address Water Street Violence
Mobile booking facility, drones and more.
Aug 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Maxwell Anderson Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Sade Robinson
Anderson killed and dismembered 19-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Aug 3rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Trump’s FCC Helps Out Private Prison Telecom Companies
Commission rolls back rules capping rates for phone and video calls for inmates.
Aug 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
More Wisconsin Sheriffs Sign-Up To Cooperate With ICE
Participation in controversial 287(g) program nearly doubles.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
