Public Safety
Stolen Gun Leads City to Suspend Harambee Convenience Store
Safety concerns lead to unanimous council vote against Third Street Quick Mart.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Sophie BolichCity Issues 10-Day Suspension to Amani Gas Station
After two shootings, the Gas Depot will remain closed through Oct. 2.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee, Police Union Battle Over Contract
Millions of dollars apart with charges and counter charges getting uglier.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneMen Still Missing from Riverside Homeless Camp After Flooding
Nephew of missing Milwaukee man believes his uncle is now dead.
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioCounty Selects Contractors for Courthouse
But some supervisors balk at the complex financing arrangement for project.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerRobin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices
But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioOnly Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say
Two centers at the Universities of Wisconsin trying to prevent political extremism.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public RadioWisconsin ICE Arrests Up 20%
Neighboring states have seen far bigger hikes, up 293% in Iowa.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerMPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department
Racine County village of about 7,000 considered outsourcing its policing.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioACLU Sues Wisconsin Sheriffs Who Hold People in Jail at ICE’s Request
Civil liberties group wants WI Supreme Court to declare practice illegal.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public RadioHannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources
Case against Milwaukee judge has become partisan, politicized issue.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer