Public Safety
Dodge County Sheriff Investigating Another Death at Waupun Correctional Institution
Death appears to be self-inflicted, sheriff's office says of ongoing inquiry
Aug 5th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Half of Wisconsin’s Fire Chiefs Say They Need More Funding
Fire chiefs see 'potential' for special purpose fire districts to enhance public safety
Aug 5th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
Death of Man Restrained by Hotel Guards Ruled a Homicide
Medical examiner says D'Vontaye Miller's death caused by restraint asphyxia, drug toxicity.
Aug 3rd, 2024 by Deneen Smith, Wisconsin Public Radio
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy
Jul 18th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis, Wisconsin Public Radio
7 Overnight Arrests Near RNC Zone
Disorderly behavior and stolen tickets led to a peak in overnight detainments Wednesday.
Jul 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Hayward, WI Man Sentenced for Jan. 6 Attack
12 months probation for misdemeanors, involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Rep. Van Orden and Peace Group Member Accuse Each Other of Assault
Activist arrested after incident outside RNC involving Wisconsin congressman.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Mayor Johnson Addresses ‘Tragic’ Police Involved Killing
Mayor expects 'thorough investigation.' Officers killed Milwaukee resident armed with knives.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool
Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1
Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Charging Decision in Death of D’Vontaye Mitchell May Take Several Weeks
He died outside downtown hotel after four security guards held him down.
Jul 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
