Public Safety
Second Milwaukee Police Employee Probed Over Flock Camera Misuse
But MPD isn't backing away from using the technology.
May 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers’ Commutation Plan Meets Fierce GOP Resistance At Capitol
Republicans say the new advisory board undermines truth-in-sentencing and leaves victims in the dark on applications.
May 28th, 2026 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Jacobs released for now. Brown County District Attorney not ready to issue charges.
May 27th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dugan Acquittal Motion Gets Hearing
Court allows former judge Hannah Dugan to challenge criminal conviction given recent federal ruling.
May 27th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin’s Prison Population Heading Toward Record High
Women prisons the most overcrowded. 'They just cram us in wherever they can.'
May 27th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer and Natalie Yahr
Sheboygan Mother in ICE Custody for Over 2 Months Is Released
Attorney for Elvira Benitez-Suarez said she was granted bond by administrative judge.
May 27th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Sends Immigration Case Back to Wisconsin Supreme Court
ACLU of Wisconsin lawsuit challenges county sheriffs work with ICE.
May 20th, 2026 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sheriff Investigating Drug Smuggling at County-Run Prison
Four county CRC staff suspended, being investigated for narcotics trafficking by sheriff.
May 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
A Mother’s Fight for Justice After Her Son Killed by Police Officer
Years of litigation, hung juries ends in private settlement in death of Alvin Cole by Tosa cop.
May 19th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Disaster Relief Organizers Push for Changes in Milwaukee’s Flood Response
Flood Hope 500 helps north-side residents with disaster relief after flooding.
May 17th, 2026 by Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Council Delays Proposal to Fence Off Downtown Bar Districts
Area alderman wants key stakeholders to publicly endorse it. Will they?
May 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Puts Hold on School Resource Officer Policy, Seeks More Feedback
School officials concerned that community and student groups weren't consulted.
May 12th, 2026 by Alex Klaus and Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
