Public Safety
Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices
But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Only Alternative to Political Violence Is Civil Dialogue, UW Experts Say
Two centers at the Universities of Wisconsin trying to prevent political extremism.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Beatrice Lawrence, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin ICE Arrests Up 20%
Neighboring states have seen far bigger hikes, up 293% in Iowa.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol
Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Devin Blake, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Sturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department
Racine County village of about 7,000 considered outsourcing its policing.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Sues Wisconsin Sheriffs Who Hold People in Jail at ICE’s Request
Civil liberties group wants WI Supreme Court to declare practice illegal.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources
Case against Milwaukee judge has become partisan, politicized issue.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
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 Radio
Bill 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 Radio
45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory
Deadly incident remains under investigation.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee 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 Radio
Another Death at Milwaukee County Jail
Melvin Goodwin, 34, is third person to die this year in custody of sheriff.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
