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Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

Homicides Back Up in Milwaukee in 2025

But non-fatal shootings, other major crimes declined.

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.

The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners

The Battle Over Books for Wisconsin Prisoners

Advocacy group says Department of Corrections blocking donations of used books.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsin Supreme Court Suspends Judge Hannah Dugan

Relieved of duties during criminal proceedings against her.

Waupun Prison Employees Fired Amid Federal Smuggling Investigation

Waupun Prison Employees Fired Amid Federal Smuggling Investigation

FBI launched investigation last year into staff conduct.

Hayward, WI Man Sentenced for Jan. 6 Attack

Hayward, WI Man Sentenced for Jan. 6 Attack

12 months probation for misdemeanors, involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol.

52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool

52% of State’s Law Enforcement Agencies Don’t Use Federal Gun Tracking Tool

Study finds under use of free federal program which can trace illegal sources of guns.

Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls

Why Legislature Won’t Create Task Force on Missing Black Women & Girls

Wisconsin has worst rate of Black females murdered or missing. One senator opposes bill.

State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators

State’s Top Elections Official Interviewed By Jan. 6 Investigators

US Department of Justice has subpoenaed Meagan Wolfe and Milwaukee's election official.

Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest

Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest

Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?

Data Wonk: Wisconsin’s Banana Republicans
Data Wonk

Wisconsin’s Banana Republicans

Why are Grothman, Johnson, Michels defending Trump’s illegal hoarding of top secret files.

Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response

Emails Show Local Law Enforcement Coordinating Protest Response

Email group also shared intelligence among local police departments and with FBI.

Lawmakers Request Civil Rights Probe of Tosa PD

Lawmakers Request Civil Rights Probe of Tosa PD

Rep. Gwen Moore and Sen. Tammy Baldwin ask Justice Department for investigation.

Tosa Police ‘Protestor List’ Includes Reporter

Tosa Police ‘Protestor List’ Includes Reporter

WE reporter Isiah Holmes on list, along with state Reps. David Bowen, Jonathan Brostoff and attorneys Kimberley Motley, Deja Vishny.

Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’

Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’

Including Mayor Dennis McBride, Rep. David Bowen, protest leaders, attorneys.

How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha

How U.S. Marshals Came to Kenosha

Teams were shut down in Portland and sent to Kenosha protests, despite opposition of Evers, Kaul.

Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?

Milwaukee Police Helped Patrol Tosa Protests?

MPD denies it, but evidence suggests its police were covertly involved.

Baldwin Joins Call for Domestic Terrorism Investigation

Baldwin Joins Call for Domestic Terrorism Investigation

Senate resolution expresses the "imminent and pervasive threat" of white supremacist terrorism.

Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests

Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests

Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.

Missouri Men Arrested in Kenosha for Illegal Guns

Missouri Men Arrested in Kenosha for Illegal Guns

Two men traveled to Kenosha, illegally armed, in response to unrest.

Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents

Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents

But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.

City’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?

City’s Protesters Under Police Surveillance?

Cops using Stingrays to intercept marchers’ cell phones? Ald. Kovac says city should “investigate the investigators.”

Two Opposite Visions of Criminal Justice

Two Opposite Visions of Criminal Justice

State Reps. Evan Goyke and Joe Sanfellipo espouse different visions for law enforcement in Wisconsin.

Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee

Federal Crime Effort Includes Milwaukee

One of 7 cities picked for new anti-crime program, Operation: Relentless Pursuit.

Murphy’s Law: State Ranks 2nd for Black Homicide Victims
Murphy’s Law

State Ranks 2nd for Black Homicide Victims

Study finds Wisconsin has nearly double the national rate and 91% killed with guns.

County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds

County Launches Investigation Into Former Register Of Deeds

John La Fave retired after his office was raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

State’s Representatives Split on Mueller Report

State’s Representatives Split on Mueller Report

Republicans, Democrats divided on what it says about Trump but most back transparency.

Courthouse: Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires
Courthouse

Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires

Announcement comes two months after FBI raid of his office.

House Confidential: Register of Deeds John LaFave’s Domicile
House Confidential

Register of Deeds John LaFave’s Domicile

His deeds are now being investigated by FBI. He lives in a modest Brown Deer ranch home.