Public Safety
Wisconsin’s New Online Portal Helps Domestic Violence Victims
New system makes it easier to seek protection through a temporary restraining order.
Oct 5th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Pass Flock Ban
Supervisors order removal of 42 Flock cameras from county parkland.
Oct 3rd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Trump Funding Freeze Leaves Wisconsin Kids In ICE Courts Without Lawyers
UW clinic loses planned federal support for legal aid to detained children under 12 facing deportation.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Authorize $851 Million Courthouse Project
County Board gives approval for massive project tearing down and rebuilding the county Safety Building.
Oct 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
AG Candidate Eric Toney Accepts Police Endorsement in Milwaukee
Toney also slammed his opponent over state crime lab delays.
Oct 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Coalition Pushes Stronger Good Samaritan Law For Overdose Calls
Advocates say Wisconsinites should not risk jail or supervision revocation for dialing 911 in an overdose emergency.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Committee Endorse Removing Flock from Parks
Issue has bipartisan support, but Sheriff's Office objects.
Sep 30th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Donation Lets Madison Put Body Cameras On Cops Two Years Early
Mayor now backs department-wide cameras by 2027, after fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz and rising pressure.
Sep 27th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Another Inmate Charged With Witness Intimidation Using Jail Tablet
After becoming issue in governor's race, tablets again involved in witness intimidation.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
12 Wisconsin Prisoners Make Their Case For Commutation
New advisory board tasked by Governor with reviewing inmates for potential release.
Sep 25th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard and Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Supervisors Cut Tens of Millions From Courthouse Project Budget
Removing a glassy entrance dramatically reduces cost of billion dollar project.
Sep 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
FBI Probes Fires At Enbridge Line 5 Sites In Northern Wisconsin
Federal and state investigators are examining blazes at a drill site and Superior office as scrutiny of Line 5 grows.
Sep 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
