Public Safety
Milwaukee Paid $10 Million in Policing Settlements in 2025
And tacked on even more for a run-away garbage truck and other issues.
Jan 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Maxine White Retiring in April
Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Restaurant Petitions For Traffic Calming
Temple Goddess seeks more safety after string of Farwell Ave. incidents.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor
No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.
Dec 29th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Immigration Crackdown Straining System, Causing Delays
Delayed background check leaves Wisconsin mother stuck in detention center.
Dec 27th, 2025 by Paul Kiefer, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
After 24 Years Without a Commutation, Will Evers Act?
Organizers say the outgoing governor has a rare chance to use unilateral clemency powers.
Dec 26th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Evers Announces Judge Wagner’s Replacement
Governor appoints assistant DA Owen Piotrowski to circuit court seat.
Dec 24th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Hannah Dugan Seeks New Trial
Milwaukee judge seeks new trial after felony obstruction conviction.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors
Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.
Dec 23rd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Charges Feds Have Illegally Detained Immigrant in Wisconsin
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has spent 200 days in detention after granted release on bond.
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Making Sense of Judge Dugan’s Conviction
Did her lawyers blow it? Was the 'safety' of ICE agents really an issue?
Dec 22nd, 2025 by Ruth Conniff
After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty
Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.
Dec 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
