Public Safety

Wisconsin Communities Protest Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Wisconsin Communities Protest Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Dozens gathered in La Crosse Friday afternoon. More demonstrations are scheduled in Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton

Fatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders

Fatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders

From calls to dismantle ICE to claims of domestic terrorism, state politicians offer starkly different reactions.

From Solitary To Soap Prices, Lawmakers Probe Wisconsin’s Prisons

From Solitary To Soap Prices, Lawmakers Probe Wisconsin’s Prisons

A yearlong review and emotional testimony on hygiene, menstruation and supervision power imbalances frame the latest hearing.

Evers Shifts Judicial Appointee to Fill Dugan’s Seat

Evers Shifts Judicial Appointee to Fill Dugan’s Seat

Governor taps judicial appointee for different branch to take Dugan's seat.

Republican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights

Republican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights

No permits needed for concealed carry and a bold constitutional amendment.

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.

Back in the News: Did Tom Tiffany Lie About Venezuela?
Back in the News

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Leads WI Republicans making blatantly false claims. Grothman doubtful.

Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted

Bill Gives Up to $999,000 Payout for Those Wrongly Convicted

Around 72 people have been exonerated in Wisconsin since 1990.

The State of Politics: Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges
The State of Politics

Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges

Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'

How Long Are Cases Taking To Go Through Wisconsin’s Court System?

How Long Are Cases Taking To Go Through Wisconsin’s Court System?

Tracking the system's recovery from COVID-19-induced tumult.

Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025

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And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.