Public Safety
With Federal Support Dwindling, AG Kaul Asks State For Funding Increase
Wisconsin’s allocation from the Victims of Crime Act has dropped by more than 70%.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin Supreme Court Finds Brothers Who Stole From School District Were Wrongfully Fired
Justice Janet Protasiewicz: The law leads to a 'strange result.'
Apr 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioMarquette University Responds to Federal Hazing Law
Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law under Biden, aims to reduce incidents.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public RadioElected Officials, Civic Leaders Decry ICE Courthouse Arrests
'Due process is non-negotiable.' County officials call for preventative measures.
Apr 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Agrees To New Labor Deal With One of Its Biggest Unions
But it comes with a big price tag.
Apr 7th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneBill Seeks to Prevent Domestic Abusers From Possessing Firearms
Domestic violence involving a gun is 12 times more likely to result in death.
Apr 6th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity Wants Your Feedback On Its Plan To End Traffic Deaths
Vision Zero Action Plan includes seven strategies, 100 action items.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneICE Arrests Individuals Inside County Courthouse
ICE provided advance warning to MCSO of one of two recent arrests inside the courthouse.
Apr 4th, 2025 by Graham KilmerWisconsinites Seek Ideas From Tennessee, How to Talk About Guns
Seeking solutions after Abundant Life school shootings in Madison.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Baylor SpearsWauwatosa PD Creates New Intel-Gathering Policy
After 'lessons learned,' aims to balance citizens' civil rights and law enforcement.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerMichigan Has Turned Prisons Into Vocational Villages
Gov. Evers wants to do the same in Wisconsin. How do they work?
Mar 27th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public RadioSupervisors Seek to Limit Cellphone Use While Driving
Supervisors seek state law requiring use of hands-free cellphone device while driving.
Mar 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer