Public Safety
The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners
Advocacy group says Department of Corrections blocking donations of used books.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WI Dept of Corrections Will Hold Hearing on 2014 Law’s Reforms
Act 196 created alternatives to revoking probation and parole, but had little impact.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages
UW statement calls vandalism 'dangerous, unlawful, and unacceptable.'
Jul 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol
New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology
Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board
15 community members include law enforcement critics.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Another Streetcar Collision
Drivers keep colliding with massive vehicles operating on steel rails.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay
5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
