Public Safety
Federal Probe Charges 37 Drug Traffickers
Search warrants executed in Milwaukee, Puerto Rico result in seizure of larges stashes of drugs, guns and money.
Jan 19th, 2020 by Alana Watson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Jail Population Rising
Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and Keegan Kyle, Wisconsin Public Radio
GOP Legislators Push “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Stiffer penalties on variety of crimes even as Evers moves to reduce prison population.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
City Attorney Guts Authority of FPC Board
The FPC board clearly has the power to oversee executive director and staff.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Paul Mozina
Homicides Down 33% Since 2015
New approach with many stakeholders paying off, but work nowhere near done, says mayor.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Relentless Pursuit’ Worries Immigration Activists
Will new federal enforcement effort, working with Milwaukee Police, involve ICE agents?
Jan 7th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Police Seek Bay View Hit-and-Run Driver
Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez of La Crosse charged with second-degree reckless homicide.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Residents Cross Border for Legal Pot
Hundreds of Wisconsin buyers heading to Illinois now that it has legalized marijuana.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Women Legislators Discuss Hate Mail
Zamarripa gets hate mail at home and office, on weekly basis.
Jan 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin Examiner
Losing Sheila’s Smile
I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, Wisconsin Examiner
Officer Threatened to Tow Brown’s Car
In testimony police sergeant admits no legal basis for threats against Bucks player Sterling Brown.
Dec 30th, 2019 by Gretchen Schuldt
High Court Weakens Suspect Line-Up Rules
Roggensack decision allows police to use single-person showups rather than multi-person lineups.
Dec 26th, 2019 by Margo Kirchner
