Public Safety
ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In
ICE arrests of Venezuelan immigrants reveal agency's shifting view of asylum.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Paul Kiefer
Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century
Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Judge Jeffrey Wagner Will Retire
He's served since 1988. Evers will appoint replacement to finish Wagner's term.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Reckless Drivers Would Get ‘Speed Limiter’ Devices Under New Proposal
Democratic legislators tout state bill. Milwaukee's mayor and Rep. Donovan have doubts.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Building Commission OKs Planning Funds to Reorganize Wisconsin Prisons
$15 million approved despite Republican objections to parts of the plan.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire
Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence
Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'
Oct 24th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lawmakers Ask For AG Opinion on Alleged Loophole in Teacher Grooming Cases
Contentious legislative hearing follows news report finding 200 school investigations of sexual misconduct or grooming.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisor Pushes Fare Evasion Plan, Tangles With Sheriff
Supervisor proposes funding come from with Sheriff's Office.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan
But proposal could be delayed in Madison.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Sexual Assault Victims Could Get More Time To Pursue Charges
Bill would extend statute of limitations beyond current 10-year limit.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Spends Millions Each Year Repairing Damage by Reckless Drivers
For the first time, city is breaking out the costs. It's a lot.
Oct 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
