Public Safety
How A Milwaukee Mom Met The Man Who Killed Her Son
Debra Gillispie has spent two decades advocating to end gun violence, uplifting survivors’ stories.
Sep 1st, 2025 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project
Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Democratic Bill Prohibits Concealed Carry on College Campuses
There have been 22 shootings on U.S. college campuses this year.
Aug 28th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US
'By the time the truth gets out it’s a hoax, people are frightened to death.'
Aug 28th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Two Milwaukee Legislators Proposing Traffic Calming Fund
Proposal calls for $60 million program to combat reckless driving statewide.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Gun Thefts Saw 8-Fold Increase in Downtown
But thefts began to decline in 2023. Milwaukee Bucks campaign credited.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Criticized for Process of Choosing Wellness and Safety Leader
After three finalists came before public forum, Johnson chose someone else.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods
Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud
Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Concealed Carry Gun Owners Have Killed Many
Report documents 2,817 non-self defense deaths. How many in Wisconsin?
Aug 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Dane County Sheriff Battles ICE for Custody of Homicide Suspect
Judge orders Honduran immigrant Noelia Martinez-Avila to be transported back to Dane County for prosecution.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases
Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
