Public Safety

Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case

Maxwell Anderson Charged With Homicide In Missing Person-Found Leg Case

Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse and arson

Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America

Police Officer Who Survived Jan. 6 Has a Warning for America

Michael Fanone was beaten, tortured by rioters, had a heart attack and concussion.

Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison

Attorney Requests Outside Monitor For Troubled Waupun Prison

New motion asks for end to lockdown restrictions, court-appointed monitor.

Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC

Milwaukee Police Seek ‘Open Source Intelligence Tool’ for RNC

'It snoops on everyone, regardless of any connection to a crime,' critic charges.

Lawsuit Over Police Officer’s Fatal Shooting of Alvin Cole Will Go to Trial

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.

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.

Heart Disease Killed Woman Whose Death Led to Milwaukee 911 Policy Change

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.

MKE County: No More Free Boat Slips for Police
MKE County

No More Free Boat Slips for Police

Board ends agreement with city and MPD tied to 1995 grant for McKinley Marina.

After Deadly Shooting, Council Tightens Requirements For Security Guards

After Deadly Shooting, Council Tightens Requirements For Security Guards

Ordinance passed Tuesday requires security personnel to be licensed, bonded and insured.

Special Report: Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools
Special Report

Seclusion and Restraint of Kids in Wisconsin Schools

Nearly 13,000 incidents reported in 2021-22. ‘Districts should not torture children.’

Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case

Judge Agrees To Let Jury See Explicit Videos in Chrystul Kizer Case

Kizer is charged with killing a man who sexually abused her when she was underage.

Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations

Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations

But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.