Public Safety
Vendor Failure Means Wisconsin Inmates Can’t Buy Food, Other Items
Company part of conglomerate that runs dysfunctional prison phone system.
May 25th, 2025 by Addie CostelloCouncil Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident
'We owe our employees better,' says council president.
May 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey JanneneJail Reports Second In-Custody Death of 2025
33-year old man died Wednesday at Milwaukee County Jail.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham KilmerAuditor Finds Jail Making Progress
Improvements come after report found 'deeply alarming' policies, problems.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham KilmerBill Makes Protestors Liable for Vandalism By Others
Republicans proposed 'riot' law will chill free speech, critics charge.
May 20th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin ExaminerProposed 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 RadioCrowley Tours New Forensic Science Center
Building 70% complete. Crowley pitches such partnerships of county and state.
May 18th, 2025 by Graham KilmerPolice 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 JanneneInside Milwaukee’s Homicide Investigations
Milwaukee Police use different approach than any large city in America.
May 15th, 2025 by Edgar MendezDugan 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 KilmerDugan 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 KilmerLegislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE
GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.
May 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner