Public Safety
Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems
'They put a Band-Aid on the problem," says former Waupun guard.
Jul 11th, 2025 by Mario Koran
Families Of Unsolved Murder Victims Fight to Maintain Hope
350 murders in Milwaukee since 2020 remain unsolved.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Gun thefts have risen by 42% in 16 large cities, with Milwaukee fourth highest.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners
Advocacy group says Department of Corrections blocking donations of used books.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WI Dept of Corrections Will Hold Hearing on 2014 Law’s Reforms
Act 196 created alternatives to revoking probation and parole, but had little impact.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages
UW statement calls vandalism 'dangerous, unlawful, and unacceptable.'
Jul 7th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol
New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.
Jul 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Can Milwaukee Achieve Zero Traffic Deaths?
Mayor signs 100-item Vision Zero action plan, touts decline in traffic deaths.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Tribes Adding Surveillance Technology
Lac du Flambeau's one-mile central village area has more than 160 cameras.
Jul 1st, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board
15 community members include law enforcement critics.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder Dies 3 Days After Shooting
Corder, 32, and his partner Christopher McCray, 29, were shot by armed suspect.
Jun 30th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
