Public Safety
Sturtevant Will Keep its Local Police Department
Racine County village of about 7,000 considered outsourcing its policing.
Sep 21st, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
ACLU Sues Wisconsin Sheriffs Who Hold People in Jail at ICE’s Request
Civil liberties group wants WI Supreme Court to declare practice illegal.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Hannah Dugan Jurors Will Be Asked About Politics, News Sources
Case against Milwaukee judge has become partisan, politicized issue.
Sep 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags
Lawmaker claims he was told he needs to be 'Charlie Kirk'd' after comments.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
Bill Would Make Damaging Historical Markers, Statues A Felony
Legislature also consider increasing penalties for human trafficking.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
45-Year-Old Worker Crushed By Machine at Palermo’s New Factory
Deadly incident remains under investigation.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Officer Driving Squad Car Hits, Kills Individual
Victim was lying at entrance of an alley. Officer now on administrative leave.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Another Death at Milwaukee County Jail
Melvin Goodwin, 34, is third person to die this year in custody of sheriff.
Sep 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Proposed Wisconsin Bill Adopts Official Definition of Antisemitism
Critics argue the definition could be used to target anti-Israel speech.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
The Rage of Derrick Van Orden
Congressman’s attacks on liberals spread exactly the kind of wrath he claims to oppose.
Sep 15th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Proposal Would Make Attending Street Takeovers Illegal
New citation aims to address growing problem.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Small Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Milwaukee
Three people were on board, rescued from water.
Sep 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
