Public Safety
Dugan Sentenced to $5,000 Fine, Will Appeal Conviction
Speaks for first time since her arrest, saying she is neither a 'scofflaw or hero.'
Jul 8th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
47 Animal Rights Activists Who Raided Ridglan Farms Charged With Felonies
They could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines for alleged burglary, theft.
Jul 8th, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Researchers Find Link Between Vehicle Crashes and Firearm Injuries
Can this information be used to help prevent Milwaukee gun violence?
Jul 8th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Homicides Down 30% in Milwaukee in First Half of 2026
Mayor Johnson says the city is a 'safer community.'
Jul 8th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Nearly 60 People Arrested by ICE Over Three-Day Surge
Federal DHS says detainees had criminal histories; immigrant advocates deny this.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City Starting Housing Inspection Program in Uptown Neighborhood
Pilot initiative is the latest 'Adopt-a-Neighborhood' effort championed by Mayor Johnson.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE
The ruling will give time for sheriffs to pursue a federal appeal of case.
Jul 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Secret Service Eyes Pabst Building For Milwaukee Office
Plans show secure fourth-floor space with evidence vault, firearm storage and prisoner processing area.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Man Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Top Wisconsin Official
Fond du Lac resident faces three felony counts after alleged death threats to an unnamed executive and family.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash
Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Courthouse Project Cost Explodes
New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Prosecutors Suggest ‘Serious Sentence,’ Prison for Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors point to sentencing guidelines suggesting more than a year in prison.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
