Public Safety
Judge Blocks Milwaukee Ordinance Limiting Food Trucks Hours
Lawsuit by WILL on behalf of Fatty Patty trucks gets temporary restraining order.
May 9th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Prosecutors Ask Court to Disregard Dugan’s New Push for Acquittal
They argue court got it right the first time, when convicting Dugan of misdemeanor obstruction.
May 7th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Police Search for Prisoner Who Escaped Kenosha Correctional Center
Jonathan Taylor, 31, escaped from the prison just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
May 6th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Alleged Organizer of Street Takeovers Faces Gun, Drugs, Endangerment Charges
Seeking social media attention, suspect gives himself away, could face decades in prison.
May 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?
Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.
May 5th, 2026 by Brittany Carloni
Federal Agents Interview Bangstad Over Post on Attempted Trump Assassination
Minocqua Brewing owner suggested members of 'resistance' should work on marksmanship.
May 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin DOJ Using Trained Dogs to Detect Internet Crimes Against Children
The canines sniff out electronic storage devices with child exploitation materials.
May 2nd, 2026 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Police Department Claims To Be Planning Mass Arrests at Street Takeovers
MPD makes jokes, and possibly an example, out of ringleader it arrested.
May 1st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Confidential Deal Could Settle Civil Case in Joseph Mensah Shooting of Alvin Cole
Two sides in a contentious civil case say they are close to settlement.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Takes First Step Toward Fencing Off Bar District
Proposal a response to late-night violence on Water and Old World Third streets.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Dugan Seeks Acquittal Ahead of Sentencing
A recent appeals court changed the case law at the heart of Dugan case.
Apr 29th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Advocates Weigh In on Planned Update of Wisconsin Prison Code
Its rules directly 'shape daily life for incarcerated people.'
Apr 28th, 2026 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
