Public Safety
Wisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags
Lawmaker claims he was told he needs to be 'Charlie Kirk'd' after comments.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioBill Would Make Damaging Historical Markers, Statues A Felony
Legislature also consider increasing penalties for human trafficking.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory
Deadly incident remains under investigation.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual
Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public RadioAnother Death at Milwaukee County Jail
Melvin Goodwin, 34, is third person to die this year in custody of sheriff.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Graham KilmerProposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism
Critics argue the definition could be used to target anti-Israel speech.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Rage of Derrick Van Orden
Congressman’s attacks on liberals spread exactly the kind of wrath he claims to oppose.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Bruce MurphyProposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneSmall Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Milwaukee
Three people were on board, rescued from water.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioComparing Milwaukee Homicide Data to Other Cities
Though murders are declining, an overwhelming percentage involve guns.
Sep 10th, 2025 by Bruce ThompsonAfter 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney
Wisconsin has shortage of public defenders and backlog of 12,586 felony cases.
Sep 9th, 2025 by Margaret Shreiner