Public Safety
Man Pleads Guilty to Causing Death of More Than 50 Dogs
Michael Ellis convicted of five felony counts of animal mistreatment.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Federal Prosecutors Urge Court Not to Dismiss Case Against Judge Dugan
Her lawyers say she's immune from prosecution for allegedly obstructing ICE agents.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supervisors Concerned About Facial Recognition Technology
Six supervisors support county policy with strict limits on use of technology.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson
Seeking a GOP sponsor for bill, but 'nobody’s willing to stick their neck out.'
Jun 9th, 2025 by Andrew Kennard, Wisconsin Examiner
Milwaukee Asks Again for Red Light Cameras To Nab Speeders
New legislative bill limits where cameras can be placed, how proceeds are spent.
Jun 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Surge in Milwaukee Gun Shootings Challenges Anti-Violence Efforts
414LIFE team of workers has hit the streets hard in recent weeks.
Jun 8th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes
Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?
Jun 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
New City Plan For ‘Street Takeovers’ – Arrest the Onlookers
Reckless drivers combined with crowd gatherings threaten safety, evade police.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Man Forges Letter to Frame Immigrant in Milwaukee
Accused of robbery, Demetric Scott wanted to get witness against him deported.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Menomonee Falls Transfers $300,000 From Library to Police Budget
Critics say it will cause staff cuts, risk library's county certification.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors
But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Future of MPS International School Uncertain
Serving refugees from many different countries, now facing new rules under Trump.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Terry Falk
