Public Safety
In One Meeting, Council Rejects, Then Approves Homeland Security Grant. Why?
An unusual closed session; Trump administration makes routine public safety grants a tricky issue.
Nov 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Loses $450,000 in Fraud Scheme, Announces CFO Change
District has recovered more than half of money. Status of chief financial officer Aycha Sawa is unclear.
Nov 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley and Tiffany Have Very Different Views on Guns and Gun Violence
Tiffany has voted against any gun control proposals, backed expanded concealed carry.
Nov 2nd, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin ICE Arrestee’s Case Heads to US Supreme Court
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas of Racine spent nearly 9 months in custody. Is no-bond detention legal?
Oct 31st, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Open Container Law Could Soon Apply to ATVs
As OWI citations for ATVs/UTVs rise, vehicles could soon be under open container restrictions.
Oct 30th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
