New legislative districts in NW Wisconsin give Dems a better chance in 2024, experts say
Moved out of the district, Republican Sen. Romaine Quinn says he will decide later on whether to run again in 2026, and if so, where.
Number of Milwaukee police officers decreased 16% in past five years
The force has gone from more than 1,900 officers in 2019 to about 1,600 today.
Here’s how Superior, Douglas County will use state funding bump in 2024
Thanks to funds from the Enbridge crude oil terminal, the city of Superior has budgetary breathing room. But the county is still in a pinch.
See how your U.S. House rep voted on aid to Ukraine, Israel/Gaza, Taiwan and a possible TikTok ban
The votes this weekend split the Wisconsin congressional delegation of six Republicans and two Democrats in unusual ways.
Milwaukee homicides falling after record peaks during pandemic. What’s going on?
After three years of progressively higher killings in the city, the number finally fell in 2023, and is on track to drop again this year.
Wauwatosa PD hired officer who resigned from Greenfield PD after investigation of high-speed chases
Travis Karweik worked for the Greenfield Police Department for nearly four years, but resigned in 2021 while he was being investigated for accusations of reckless driving and other misconduct.
Wisconsin law enforcement agencies that employ the most wandering officers
More than 300 active officers in the state were fired or forced out from previous jobs in law enforcement. Here are the departments that employ the most.
Waukesha County sheriff’s deputy resigned from previous law enforcement employer after accusations of harassment
Paul Picciolo was a lieutenant with the Bayside Police Department, but resigned after accusations of harassment and unprofessionalism.
More than 300 Wisconsin officers back in law enforcement after being fired or forced out, up 50% from 2021
Sheriff’s offices in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties, Milwaukee Police Department employ the most wandering officers as the total number of police statewide continues its long decline.
COP CRUNCH CONTINUES: Total number of law enforcement officers in Wisconsin keeps dropping to new lows
Nearly 14,500 officers patrolled the state in 2008. Fewer than 13,000 officers were on the streets at the end of 2023, a drop of 11 percent, and another record low.