Public Safety
Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE agents.
May 13th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History
'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’
Dirt bikes, tricked out cars, drug use at east end of Erie St. But which government has oversight?
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
5 Dead, Hundreds Displaced by Milwaukee Fire
Fire spread quickly at west-side apartment building without sprinkler system.
May 12th, 2025 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police
MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.
May 11th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Opposition To GOP Bill That Would Shield Police Officers From Post-Shooting Court Inquiries
John Doe hearings afford opportunity for review if prosecutor declines to bring forth charges.
May 9th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden
Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.
May 7th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
ICE Makes Another Courthouse Arrest
Federal immigration agents arrested an individual on Wednesday morning.
May 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Botched Trial Will Cost City More Than $7 Million
Federal judges rule circuit court judge erred in shackling, but city ends up paying in strange outcome.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
No Charges Against Columbus Police in RNC Shooting
5 officers fatally shot Sam Sharpe in Milwaukee neighborhood during convention.
May 6th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
‘Deliberate Indifference’ Caused Waupun Inmate’s Death, Suit Charges
Donald Maier's family sues WI Department of Corrections for wrongful death.
May 6th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
When People Die, Open Records Matter
Milwaukee County medical examiner changes policy, delaying release of records.
May 3rd, 2025 by Tim Vetscher
