Public Safety
Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings
Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan
Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’
Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Attorneys Debate Judicial Immunity, Federal Powers in Judge Dugan Case
At issue are U.S. Constitution, 10th Amendment and separation of powers.
Jun 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security
There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hundreds in Milwaukee Protest ICE Arrests, Trump’s Use of Military
March comes as anti-ICE protests continue in Los Angeles, other U.S. cities.
Jun 11th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Immigrant Framed In Trump Threat Gets Bail
Man framed by local robbery suspect granted bail at immigration hearing.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Bill Gives Milwaukee More Leeway to Impound Recklessly Driven Cars
Proposal passed Assembly, Senate okay likely. Will police use expanded authority?
Jun 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Jail Inmates Accused of ‘Mass Refusal’ and ‘Inciting a Riot’
Potential uprising in April the second such situation this year.
Jun 10th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
