Public Safety
Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole
Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Takes First Step Toward Fencing Off Bar District
Proposal a response to late-night violence on Water and Old World Third streets.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing
A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code
Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'
Apr 28th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Teachers in Milwaukee, Madison Plan Pro-Immigrant Demonstration Friday
Madison schools canceled Friday after 70% of teachers said they would be absent.
Apr 28th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Common Ground Unveils Plan Targeting South Side Problem Properties
5-point agenda focuses on nuisance landlords, policing trust and youth crime prevention.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy
But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.
Apr 27th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
City Issued 4 Times More Parking Tickets in Recent Flood
City issued far fewer tickets in August flooding. Why the change in policy?
Apr 26th, 2026 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Baldwin Says Republican Budget Leaves DHS Agents Without Guardrails
Wisconsin U.S. Senator also forced 5th vote to end Iran war, which failed.
Apr 25th, 2026 by Mackenzie Krumme, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Demands Release Of Salah Sarsour From ICE Detention
Unanimous vote backs Islamic Society leader while lawyers' habeas petition calls jailing illegal.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Prisons Have Nation’s Second Highest Black-White Disparity
New report shows how every state ranks.
Apr 22nd, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Limits Access to Methadone for Opioid Addicts
Far more restrictive rules than federal government or neighboring states.
Apr 21st, 2026 by Addie Costello
