Public Safety

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting

Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.

Another Streetcar Collision

Another Streetcar Collision

Drivers keep colliding with massive vehicles operating on steel rails.

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension

Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?

WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay

WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay

5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.

City Hall: Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate
City Hall

Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate

A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'

WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women

WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women

Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.

The State of Politics: Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
The State of Politics

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness

Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness

'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'

MKE County: Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
MKE County

Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology

Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings

US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings

Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.

Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan

Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan

Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.