Public Safety
WI School District Sends Police to Parent’s Home Over TikTok Post
Mom's video shows why she now homeschools child. Pittsville district threatens lawsuit.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
One Year Into ICE Advance, Wisconsin Immigrants Live in Fear
Trump's immigration forces arrested nearly 1,000 people in Wisconsin last year.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Bridgit Bowden, Wisconsin Public Radio
MCTS Launches New Fare Evasion, Security System
Aiming to reduce number of free riders, increase transit system revenue.
Jan 19th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Every Other Day, A Reckless Driver’s Car Is Now Getting Towed
A state law change lets police seize more vehicles, part of a broader push to curb reckless driving.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Urge Caution Following ‘Surge’ in Dating-App Robberies
Police say suspects have been using Grindr to commit robberies, decline to provide data.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Judicial Panel Denies Release For Immigrant Jailed Since June
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas was arrested and is still in Dodge County Jail.
Jan 15th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Infusing AI Into 911 Emergency Calls
City hopes artificial intelligence will ramp up speed, quality of responses.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police Send Out the Drones
120 flights in first week of use, usually beating squad cars on 911 calls.
Jan 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins $8 Million To Make Streets Safer
Federal grant will improve two major streets, focusing on children's safety.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Falls Through Ice Increasing on Wisconsin’s Lakes
7 deaths in four years. Taking walks on frozen lakes a growing trend.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Jess Miller
Milwaukee Police Have No Plan If ICE Descends on City
Problems in Minneapolis raise concerns. 'We got to prepare,' mayor says.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Bill Requires School Rules to Prevent Staff Grooming Students
To prevent sexual misconduct, policies must define appropriate interactions.
Jan 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
