Public Safety
Stolen Picasso Print Resurfaces Eight Years After Downtown Gallery Heist
Community member walks into MPD district station with missing etching.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Corey Ruiz Shooting and Police Training
UW Law School professor has interviewed police and studied police training videos. He sees a problem.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Natalie Yahr
The Police, Not A Bar, Will Replace Duke’s on Water
MPD is setting up shop in former Water Street tavern.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Arrests at Madison Encampment Site Climb to 22 After Overnight Skirmishes
30 to 40 protesters of Corey Ruiz killing set fires and clashed with police in early hours of Tuesday.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Radio Milwaukee Executive Charged with Child Sexual Assault
Longtime host and DJ Jordan Lee faces up to 60 years in prison for sexual assault charges.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Throws The Book at Illegal Sales of Tobacco, Alcohol, THC to Youths
City is now 'the most expensive place to sell harmful products to children' in the state.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Norman Talk About Growing Up Around Gun Violence
Both emphasized the role of parents, adult mentors in dealing with issue.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee’s Police Chase Policy Is Stuck In Neutral
Despite 10 deaths from high-speed chases, council won't crack down on police pursuits. Why?
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison Fought for Years About Police Body Cams. Things Have Changed
Pressure builds for police to wear cameras after killing of Corey Ruiz.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Rejects Mayor’s Fire & Police Oversight Nominee
Not about qualifications, but ideology says one council member.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
PTSD and Torture Claims by Salah Sarsour Contested in Federal Hearing
Federal immigration officials seek to deport president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee.
Jul 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Madison Police Killing Will Shake Up Democratic Race for Governor
The issue will drive election turnout, help and hurt Hong. How will it impact other candidates?
Jul 27th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
