Public Safety
Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.
May 20th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheriff Investigating Drug Smuggling at County-Run Prison
Four county CRC staff suspended, being investigated for narcotics trafficking by sheriff.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
A Mother’s Fight for Justice After Her Son Killed by Police Officer
Years of litigation, hung juries ends in private settlement in death of Alvin Cole by Tosa cop.
May 19th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Disaster Relief Organizers Push for Changes in Milwaukee’s Flood Response
Flood Hope 500 helps north-side residents with disaster relief after flooding.
May 17th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Puts Hold on School Resource Officer Policy, Seeks More Feedback
School officials concerned that community and student groups weren't consulted.
May 12th, 2026 by Alex Klaus and Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Federal DHS Targets Madison Business Owner Pardoned by Gov. Evers
Federal officials still trying to deport Mexican restaurant owner after his release from detention.
May 12th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Not Just Food Trucks, Milwaukee Restricting Late Night Scooter Rides
New restrictions stretch from Westown to Brady Street.
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours
Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.
May 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prosecutors Ask Court to Disregard Dugan’s New Push for Acquittal
They argue court got it right the first time, when convicting Dugan of misdemeanor obstruction.
May 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Police Search for Prisoner Who Escaped Kenosha Correctional Center
Jonathan Taylor, 31, escaped from the prison just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
May 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alleged Organizer of Street Takeovers Faces Gun, Drugs, Endangerment Charges
Seeking social media attention, suspect gives himself away, could face decades in prison.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
