Public Safety
Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security
Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Court Suspends City’s Private Security Requirements
6 plaintiffs challenge ordinance tightening rules for businesses hiring security.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
300 Wisconsin Officers Fired or Forced Out Are Back on Job
Milwaukee and Waukesha have re-employed the most such officers.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Peter Cameron, The Badger Project
How Will Milwaukee Handle Protests At The RNC?
Concerns grow as city hasn’t approved permit for coalition of activists.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Future of Lincoln Hills Remains In Limbo
Troubled youth prison needs to meet consent decree terms, or compliance monitoring will follow system to new facility.
Apr 12th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case
Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson
Apr 12th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America
Michael Fanone was beaten, tortured by rioters, had a heart attack and concussion.
Apr 10th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison
New motion asks for end to lockdown restrictions, court-appointed monitor.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC
'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial
Judge Lynn Adelman rules that civil lawsuit over killing by former Tosa cop may go forward.
Mar 30th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking
29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change
Jolene Waldref died in January after calling 911 from bus stop in sub-zero weather.
Mar 27th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
