Public Safety
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioAnother Streetcar Collision
Drivers keep colliding with massive vehicles operating on steel rails.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JannenePolice Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay
5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioCouncil Jumps Off Trampoline Debate
A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women
Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioSupreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven WaltersBipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness
'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'
Jun 22nd, 2025 by Devin BlakeSheriff 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.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham KilmerState Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioUS Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings
Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioMinnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan
Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy