Public Safety
Council Uses Authority To Change Police Policy For First Time
Unanimous approval for measure that aims to counteract possible abuse by ICE agents.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again
Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.
Jun 22nd, 2026 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Scooter Crash Spurs Calls For Tougher Scooter Rules
Other Wisconsin cities also considering restrictions on electric-powered devices.
Jun 19th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
What To Do About High-Speed Chases?
MPD, council, Fire & Police Commission at odds over policy. Ten deaths in past year.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Use Its New Police Oversight Authority For First Time
But police union is objecting to proposal to address killings involving officers.
Jun 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hours Extended for MPS Youth Twilight Centers This Summer
City, county and health care systems partner with MPS to fund safe and fun sites.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Federal Judge Denies Dugan Acquittal, Again
Adelman finds recent federal appeals court ruling doesn't apply to Dugan case.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Activist Charged With Terrorizing U-Michigan Faculty
Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, 28, a MCW student and pro-Palestine activist, pleads not guilty.
Jun 16th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Reckless Driving Convictions Surge Under City Attorney Goyke
New policy sharply cuts plea bargains and is convicting far more repeat offenders.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Prisons Bar Journalists From Recording Inmate Phone Calls
DOC cites victims’ rights and security, while open-government advocates see a blow to transparency.
Jun 12th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vision Zero Summit Rallies Milwaukee To End Traffic Deaths By 2037
Hundreds gather to push safer street design, accountability and community action on reckless driving.
Jun 11th, 2026 by Meredith Melland and Jake Dale, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Police Chief Promises to Focus More on Nuisance Properties, Landlords
'Sometimes you take your eye off the ball.' Chief admits decline in activity.
Jun 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
