Crime & Safety
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Sara Rodriguez says ‘we need better guardrails around tech’ for kids’ online safety
The plan from Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez replaces a “wild west” environment with regulations that give parents the ability to sue tech companies that mine children’s data and encourage addictive behaviors.
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Wisconsinites are losing a lot more money to online scams than we thought
A new report reveals that Wisconsin residents are losing $1.2 billion annually to online fraud—and Meta is banking on it.
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Question of the Week: Are the Epstein files a ‘distraction’ designed to hurt President Trump?
Congressman Tom Tiffany, a candidate for governor, says the quest for justice by victims of the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein amounts to a distraction.
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Lt. Gov. Rodriguez wants to protect Wisconsin families… from ICE
President Trump’s masked police force claims a mandate to keep Americans safe from criminal immigrants, but an ongoing record of violence against community members prompted the gubernatorial candidate’s proposal.
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Opinion: We need to update Wisconsin’s concealed carry gun rules, not make them more extreme
Legislators: Throwing out training requirements is opposed by 81% of Wisconsinites, so why is a bill to do that getting a hearing? “No way to prevent mass shootings, says the only nation where this regularly happens.” This headline from The Onion is grim, but it also offers a tiny glimmer of hope. Despite how intractable…
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Wisconsin immigrant advocates say violence ‘must stop now,’ after ICE agent kills Minnesota woman
A Minneapolis woman observing immigration enforcement was shot and killed, raising criticism that ICE raids are “fueled by politics of racism, not public safety.”
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Meta’s ‘teen safety’ tools are failing Wisconsin kids—and Republicans aren’t helping
Parents and cybersecurity experts want Wisconsin lawmakers to hold companies like Meta accountable when their platforms fail to keep kids safe.
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New study ties weak state gun laws to child deaths in Wisconsin
States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.
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11 biggest true crime cases in Wisconsin history
From bank robberies to infamous serial killers, Wisconsin is home to some horrific and unforgettable true crime cases.
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Radon is High in Wisconsin: How to Protect Your Family
Each January, the Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Radon Action Month and encourages people to test their homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up inside a home. It travels only a meter or two through soil and comes naturally from decaying uranium.
