Public Safety
Officials Identify Man Killed By Madison Police As Corey Ruiz
Chaotic press conference interrupted by protesters as questions mount over fatal shooting.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DNR Crews Help Battle Northern Minnesota Wildfires
About two dozen Wisconsin firefighters are cutting fire lines and chasing hotspots near Chub Lake and the Boundary Waters.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
Man Shot And Killed By Madison Police After Knife Incident, Protests Follow
Officer injured, four officers placed on leave as state investigators review shooting on near east side.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr and Emily Rizzo, Wisconsin Public Radio
ICE Is Asking To Be Sued. Will Milwaukee Oblige?
City Attorney Evan Goyke should sue ICE if its agents refuse to remove masks in Milwaukee.
Jul 21st, 2026 by Michael Pointer Mace, Wisconsin Examiner
Finance Chair Moves To Block Courthouse Referendum
Politics of midterm elections influence debate over $897 million courthouse project.
Jul 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Four Pedestrians Killed In One Week As Milwaukee Traffic Deaths Climb Again
Vision Zero leaders and neighbors push for traffic calming, cameras and state law changes after latest crashes.
Jul 17th, 2026 by Jake Dale, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin Prisons Are 5,000 People Over Capacity, Protesters Want Action Now
DOC points to rejected Evers budgets as advocates push for oversight and population cuts.
Jul 16th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee County Jail Joins National Program of Job Training, Education
Jail is the first site in Wisconsin to embrace IGNITE program and 38th in the nation.
Jul 15th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Moore Will Force Council Vote On High-Speed Police Chases
'We’re not going to allow people to die because we’re pursuing somebody for expired plates.'
Jul 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ATV Crashes Up in Wisconsin, Alcohol Use a Factor
Some legislators want to strengthen OWI laws. The Tavern League opposes this.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Annie Pulley, The Badger Project
Spencer’s Exit From FPC Marks ‘Big Loss’ As Mayor Names Successor
Executive director hails her impact on commission; Jordan Morales nominated as replacement.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
