Public Safety
‘Teen Takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park Worry Officials
Teen brawls and violence. 'We cannot normalize this.'
Apr 1st, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
More Than 30 Groups Demand MSOE Cut Ties With ICE
ICE leases downtown facility owned by Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Relief Delayed Again for Wrongly Convicted Wisconsinites
Wrongful conviction compensation bill fails despite bipartisan support.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
ACLU, County in Legal Battle Over Jail
County wants to dismiss class action lawsuit. ACLU insists jail still has problems to fix.
Mar 31st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
How Milwaukee Slashed Drug Overdose Deaths
Lowest number in a decade. 'You’re talking 50% less people dying.'
Mar 30th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist
Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Students Win Miranda Protections In School Police Encounters
ACLU hails unanimous decision as a major due process victory for kids questioned by officers on campus.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Senator’s Daughter Charged With Stealing Campaign Funds
Elizabeth Johnson served as her father's campaign treasurer for years.
Mar 26th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension
Council supports action against BP Lisbon after neighborhood complaints.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Okays Police Union Contract Despite Concerns About Costs
First-of-its-kind residency incentive could be expensive, warns alderman.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Legislators Call for Traffic Cameras to Save Lives
Legislature didn't vote on bill letting Milwaukee use cameras to deter reckless driving.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
City Attorney Freezes Council’s ICE Masking Legislation
Council is angry. 'This is pretty outrageous,' says alderman.
Mar 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
