Public Safety
DOJ Warns Milwaukee Over Ban On Masked Federal Agents
But lead sponsor says it is the Trump administration that is in the wrong.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Investigator In Flock Stalking Case Now Charged With Felony Misuse of System
Detective Tehrangi Chapman is charged with felony misconduct and misuse of GPS tracking technology.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Overdose Deaths Fall Across Wisconsin As Harm Reduction Efforts Grow
From Narcan in vending machines to new treatment beds, a statewide push is saving lives after record highs.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Prisons Fill With OWI Offenders Even As Arrests Decline
Fewer low-level drunk driving arrests, more serious and repeat cases, and rising incarceration costs collide statewide.
Jul 9th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
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
