Public Safety
Evers Signs Bills Targeting Grooming, Tightening School Communication Rules
New laws create a felony grooming offense and require all schools to set clear contact policies by September.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Man Gets 7 Years For Setting TikTok Fire At Rep. Grothman’s Office
Fond du Lac judge also ordered seven years of extended supervision in the 2025 office fire case.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Reckless Drivers Could Lose Cars Under New County Proposal
Measure backed by seven supervisors would let sheriff tow, impound and dispose of vehicles countywide.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
See Inside New Juvenile Detention Facility
New 32-bed facility part of state plan to regionalize juvenile detention facilities
Mar 5th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label
Former alderman blasts council's actions.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Students Say School Police Are Policing More Than Crimes
Teens describe hall pass checks and discipline by officers as the district moves to tighten rules and oversight.
Mar 5th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
What Will Federal Government Pay For New Milwaukee ICE Office?
Federal officials overrode local zoning and council opposition to create new office.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Milwaukee Just Make Itself A Sanctuary City?
City Attorney warns of Trump Adm. reaction as council passes 'ICE Out' proposal.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Legislators Aim to Add More Lawyers, Judges Statewide
Shortage of judges, prosecutors, public defenders has helped create court backlog.
Mar 3rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Man’s Battle to Stay Out of Prison Raises Questions About Probation System
8,100 people in Wisconsin on probation or parole were sent back to prison in 2025.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
3 More Wisconsin County Sheriffs Agree to Work With ICE
Decisions by Dunn, Green Lake and Walworth means 19 of 72 counties have signed on.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Appoints New Replacement for Judge Jeffrey Wagner
Prior appointee was moved after Dugan's resignation.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
