Public Safety

Vendor Failure Means Wisconsin Inmates Can’t Buy Food, Other Items

Vendor Failure Means Wisconsin Inmates Can’t Buy Food, Other Items

Company part of conglomerate that runs dysfunctional prison phone system.

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

MKE County: Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025
MKE County

Jail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025

33-year old man died Wednesday at Milwaukee County Jail.

MKE County: Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress
MKE County

Auditor Finds Jail Making Progress

Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.

Bill Makes Protestors Liable for Vandalism By Others

Bill Makes Protestors Liable for Vandalism By Others

Republicans proposed 'riot' law will chill free speech, critics charge.

Proposed Law Has $10,000 Fine, Jail Time for Ditching Boats on Shorelines

Proposed Law Has $10,000 Fine, Jail Time for Ditching Boats on Shorelines

Bill introduced days after abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' pulled from lakefront.

MKE County: Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center
MKE County

Crowley Tours New Forensic Science Center

Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.

Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired

Police Descend on City Hall Complex After Reports of Shots Fired

Issue appears to have been an outburst of a terminated employee.

Inside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations

Inside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations

Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.

Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan Enters Not Guilty Plea During Brief Appearance

Dugan appeared in court following arrest in courthouse ICE case, while protestors rallied outside.

Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity

Dugan Seeks Dismissal of Charges, Cites Judicial Immunity

Her attorneys use Supreme Court ruling in Trump lawsuit to back their argument.

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.