Public Safety
Key Questions in Dugan Trial Take Shape on First Day
Was judge acting suspiciously, or doing her best under difficult circumstances?
Dec 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
After Pioneering Work Release for Prisoners, Wisconsin Goes Backwards
Today, corrections officials don't even know how many prisoners have such jobs.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Natalie Yahr
Legal Filing Describes ‘Horrid Living Conditions’ at County Jail
ACLU, Legal Aid Society ask court to hold Milwaukee County in contempt for jail conditions.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Jury Selected for Dugan Trial
Majority of jury selection conducted in private. Jurors asked about potential bias, prejudice.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin
Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Public Concerned About Sheriff’s Use Of Surveillance Technology
Sheriff wants facial recognition technology. Will it indirectly help ICE?
Dec 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens
Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
When Safety Building Is Razed, Where Will Criminal Cases Be Heard?
It's all in the county's plan. And will the sheriff's office get a shooting range?
Dec 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention
Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Crime Labs Had Fewer Cases, Longer Turnarounds in 2024
Kaul says Legislature needs to fund more staff. His GOP opponent says AG is at fault.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Should Police Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones?
Muskego lawmakers proposal would allow law enforcement to shoot down virtually any drone.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences
More than 100 people would be eligible.
Dec 4th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
