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First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

First Responders Use Microchip Scanners to Identify Lost Pets 

Milwaukee Fire Department now has scanners at all 31 stations.

Man Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Wisconsin Capitol

Man Jailed For Threatening To Blow Up Wisconsin Capitol

Individual, 33, is accused of violating probation, making a terrorist threat

UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US

UW-Madison Part of a Wave of Active Shooter Hoaxes Across US

'By the time the truth gets out it’s a hoax, people are frightened to death.'

Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages

Homes of UW Regents Vandalized With Pro-Palestinian Messages

UW statement calls vandalism 'dangerous, unlawful, and unacceptable.'

Wauwatosa PD Creates New Intel-Gathering Policy

Wauwatosa PD Creates New Intel-Gathering Policy

After 'lessons learned,' aims to balance citizens' civil rights and law enforcement.

Madison Police Chief Takes Top Job in Seattle

Madison Police Chief Takes Top Job in Seattle

Shon Barnes has been overseeing response to Abundant Life school shooting.

Your Right to Know: Long Waits Undercut Open Records Law
Your Right to Know

Long Waits Undercut Open Records Law

Governments have stalled for months to provide records. Enter the Wisconsin Transparency Project.

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Police Like GOP’s John Doe Bill, Victims’ Advocates Don’t

Proposal seeks to end investigations into officers who claim to have killed someone in self defense.

Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed

Milwaukee Police Chases At 20-Year High, Injuries and Deaths Have Followed

Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers.

False Active Shooter Reports at Schools Across State

False Active Shooter Reports at Schools Across State

A dozen schools report 'swatting,' prank calls meant to bring armed police response.