Public Safety
Following Counselor Death, Staff, Family Plead for Help At Lincoln Hills
Counselor's family tells Senate death could have been prevented and state failed.
Aug 16th, 2024 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility
The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Four Charged In Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Outside Downtown Hyatt
Hotel employees charged with felony murder in June 30 death.
Aug 7th, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
‘Kickbacks’ Crackdown Will Save Inmates Money on Jail Phone Calls
FCC cracks down on add-on fees, 'kickbacks' to jails and prisons.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Dodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution
Death appears to be self-inflicted, sheriff's office says of ongoing inquiry
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Wisconsin’s Fire Chiefs Say They Need More Funding
Fire chiefs see 'potential' for special purpose fire districts to enhance public safety
Aug 5th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide
Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy
Jul 18th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
7 Overnight Arrests Near RNC Zone
Disorderly behavior and stolen tickets led to a peak in overnight detainments Wednesday.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Hayward, WI Man Sentenced for Jan. 6 Attack
12 months probation for misdemeanors, involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault
Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing
Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
