Public Safety
The Names of Police Should Be Public
Many cops fired or forced get rehired as officers elsewhere, without public knowledge.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Peter Cameron
Milwaukee To Pay Over $500,000 To Couple Targeted By Swatting Campaign
Science fiction author alleges police became 'a tool of terror' as they repeatedly raided his home.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After ICE Detention, Sheboygan Falls Mom Returns Home To Uncertain Future
Released on bond, Elvira Benitez-Suarez still faces a federal appeal over her green card win.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Authorize Sheriff to Tow Reckless Drivers
Reckless drivers caught by MCSO will have to pay a fine to get their vehicle back.
May 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Board Condemns Salah Sarsour’s Detention
Two supervisors vote against measure.
May 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Judge Orders Former Milwaukee Teacher’s Aide Allowed Back In U.S.
Ruling lets trafficking survivor and mother of two U.S. citizens return while her T-visa bid is reviewed.
May 29th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
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
