Public Safety
Proposed Law Has $10,000 Fine, Jail Time for Ditching Boats on Shorelines
Bill introduced days after abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' pulled from lakefront.
May 20th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center
Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.
May 18th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired
Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.
May 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations
Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.
May 15th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez
Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance
Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.
May 15th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity
Her attorneys use Supreme Court ruling in Trump lawsuit to back their argument.
May 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says Changes to Sprinkler Laws Unlikely
Five people died, many injured in fire at Milwaukee building without sprinklers.
May 14th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Youth Correctional Facility Opening By November
Part of long-term overhaul for state's youth offender system.
May 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Lack of Sprinklers Worsened Deadly Fire, Chief Says
Ald. Bauman calls for investigation of building codes, sprinkler requirements.
May 14th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Grand Jury Indicts Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan
Prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE agents.
May 13th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Must Pay 2nd Largest Legal Settlement in History
'This is bullsh*t!' Council members angry that botched trial will cost city millions.
May 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
