Public Safety
ICE Arrests in Wisconsin Hit New Highs This Summer
Arrests are concentrated in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
Sep 6th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Tom Tiffany Wants to Expand Wisconsin Prisons
Democrat David Crowley disagrees, seeks alternatives. Prisons are badly overcrowded.
Sep 6th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Council Says Mayor’s Flock Changes Don’t Settle Debate
Plus: The county is addressing its own use, and Tom Tiffany tries to make it an issue in the gubernatorial race.
Sep 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Little-Known Milwaukee Cabinet Official Resigns
City director of emergency management leaving town for California.
Sep 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Calls for Restrictions on Sheriff’s Flock Cameras
County executive calls for new policy limiting use of controversial Flock surveillance cameras.
Sep 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Eyewitness Says Jail Officials Ignored Pleas to Help Man Who died in Custody
Kourtney Edwards, 45, died in custody Aug. 17 after inmates called for help, witness says.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mayor Demands Restrictions on Milwaukee’s Flock Cameras
New policies come after Common Council escalated issue and third officer investigated for abuse.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Enbridge Temporarily Halts Work on Line 5 After Large Gas Leak
Wisconsin DNR urged Canadian firm to halt work after leaking 1.3 million gallons of gas.
Aug 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Flock Lobbyists Flocking to State Capitols
As cities resist cameras, Flock Safety spent $2 million lobbying, including $102,000 in Wisconsin.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Prisons Hit Record Population
Overcrowding strains staff and inmates, increases danger, forces cuts in programs.
Aug 30th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
Downtown Strip Club Says It Is Temporarily Closing Because of Violence
Move is just the latest change for rapidly changing bar district, but comes after building has been for sale.
Aug 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Led By Dimitrijevic, Council Demands More Control Over Flock
Concerns about privacy, other issues with police use of cameras. Council could consider funding cuts.
Aug 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
