Public Safety
Dane County Sheriff Battles ICE for Custody of Homicide Suspect
Judge orders Honduran immigrant Noelia Martinez-Avila to be transported back to Dane County for prosecution.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Still Has Deep Backload of Criminal Cases
Despite increased funding still a shortage of prosecutors and public defenders.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Trevor Hook, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role
Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.
Aug 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage
Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.
Aug 17th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Chief Faces Tough Questions During Luncheon
Jeffrey Norman talks technology, reckless driving and ACLU settlement with Milwaukee Press Club panel.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Using Technology To Expedite Flood Cleanup
DPW using new dispatching system, and lots of labor, to clear debris.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’
Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison
Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Camp Reunite Connects Kids With Their Incarcerated Parents
See how women in Fond du Lac area prison are reconnected with their children.
Aug 12th, 2025 by Addie Costello / Wisconsin Watch and WPR and Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin Watch
City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding
Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Inmate Sentenced For Role in Youth Counselor’s Death at Troubled Prison
Ryan Nybolm receives five-year sentence.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Uber Drivers, Parole Violation Bills
Governor vetoed 5 bills Friday afternoon and signed 17 others, including several related to health care and policing.
Aug 9th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
