Public Safety
City Starting Housing Inspection Program in Uptown Neighborhood
Pilot initiative is the latest 'Adopt-a-Neighborhood' effort championed by Mayor Johnson.
Jul 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Stays Case Challenging Sheriffs Working With ICE
The ruling will give time for sheriffs to pursue a federal appeal of case.
Jul 6th, 2026 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Secret Service Eyes Pabst Building For Milwaukee Office
Plans show secure fourth-floor space with evidence vault, firearm storage and prisoner processing area.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Man Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Top Wisconsin Official
Fond du Lac resident faces three felony counts after alleged death threats to an unnamed executive and family.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Makes First Move on Scooter Crackdown After Sidewalk Crash
Alders debate new speed limits, fines and the city’s contract with Lime as scooter use surges 26%.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Courthouse Project Cost Explodes
New cost estimate nearly double prior figure.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Prosecutors Suggest ‘Serious Sentence,’ Prison for Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors point to sentencing guidelines suggesting more than a year in prison.
Jul 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Immigration Advocates Release New Details of Brutal ICE Arrests
Witnesses describe agents using violent tactics to detain immigrants without a criminal record.
Jul 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Lincoln Avenue School Heavily Damaged By Five-Alarm Fire
Southside elementary school could be a total loss.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
ICE Ramps Up Arrests in Milwaukee
Sending shock waves through immigrant neighborhoods. Biggest effort in city under Trump?
Jun 30th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Oconto Falls Suit Says School Officials Indifferent to Sexual Abuse for Decades
'I’ve never seen facts like this, ever,' said attorney who filed the case.
Jun 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
City Banning Late-Night Parking On Brady Street
Big change for popular night life strip is a response to violent incidents, loitering.
Jun 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
