Public Safety
Another Streetcar Collision
Drivers keep colliding with massive vehicles operating on steel rails.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Police Chief Jeffrey Norman Given Four-Year Contract Extension
Chief receives praise, large raise. But who is the city's highest paid employee?
Jun 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Supreme Court Okays Corrections Officers’ Class Action Suit Over Pay
5-2 decision backs workers in wage case against state Department of Corrections.
Jun 24th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Jumps Off Trampoline Debate
A $500 fine for improper usage? 'This is a trampoline. It's not a fire.'
Jun 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women
Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security
GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness
'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'
Jun 22nd, 2025 by Devin Blake
Sheriff Interested in Using Facial Recognition Technology
Sheriff's Office says it would not use technology for surveillance, but board considering guardrails. MPD also pursuing tech.
Jun 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties
But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
US Rep. Van Orden Bashes Walz, Blames Leftists for Minnesota Killings
Experts say lawmakers spreading disinformation harms the nation.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Minnesota Shooter’s Hit List Included Sen. Baldwin, Reps Moore and Pocan
Wisconsin's state Capitol upgrades security, other lawmakers listed as targets.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
