Public Safety
How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings
From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Ruiz Family Demands Charges, Body Cameras After Madison Police Killing
Relatives of Corey Ruiz speak at the Capitol as protests and neighborhood fallout grow.
Jul 25th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Former Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee County For Drunk Driving
Corona promoter, Burlington native arrested Thursday.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Friends, Family and Neighbors Mourn Madison Man Killed by Police
Makeshift memorial for 38-year-old Corey Ruiz grows at Willy Street intersection.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz
Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Man Shot And Killed By Madison Police After Knife Incident, Protests Follow
Officer injured, four officers placed on leave as state investigators review shooting on near east side.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Emily Rizzo, Wisconsin Public Radio
ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?
City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Michael Pointer Mace, Wisconsin Examiner
Finance Chair Moves To Block Courthouse Referendum
Politics of midterm elections influence debate over $897 million courthouse project.
Jul 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Four Pedestrians Killed In One Week As Milwaukee Traffic Deaths Climb Again
Vision Zero leaders and neighbors push for traffic calming, cameras and state law changes after latest crashes.
Jul 17th, 2026 by Jake Dale, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Prisons Are 5,000 People Over Capacity, Protesters Want Action Now
DOC points to rejected Evers budgets as advocates push for oversight and population cuts.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
