Public Safety
Will Wisconsin Enact a Red Flag Gun Control Law?
The results of the recent election may not help.
Dec 26th, 2024 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
You Can Now Carry a Gun While Fishing
Legislative committee kills 25-year-old DNR rule in response to conservative lawsuit.
Dec 24th, 2024 by WPR Staff, Wisconsin Public Radio
DA’s Office Announces New Leadership Under Kent Lovern
DA-Elect, who succeeds John Chisholm, picks new team of leaders.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Hazmat Team Responds to Suspicious Envelope At DA’s Office
Envelope with white powder that proved to be sugar prompts emergency response.
Dec 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Kaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings
Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison Police Chief Takes Top Job in Seattle
Shon Barnes has been overseeing response to Abundant Life school shooting.
Dec 22nd, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Students Demand Change After Deadly Madison School Shooting
Students describe a pervasive fear in schools and denounce inaction by legislators.
Dec 21st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program
The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk, Wisconsin Public Radio
Names Released of Teacher, Teen Killed at Madison School
Shooting left three dead, including alleged perpetrator.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Milwaukee Police Arrests Have Plummeted
New report finds 82% decline in past decade as citizen satisfaction with traffic enforcement has declined.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison
But political leaders part ways on solutions.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
Dec 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
