Wisconsin Governor Challenges Coal Plant Extensions | Milwaukee News

Family Demands Body Cameras After Shooting | Milwaukee News

Corey Ruiz’s family demands justice after his fatal shooting by a Madison police officer, calling for charges and universal body cameras — a plea amplified by civil rights attorney Ben Crump and echoed by community protests, canceled events, and raw grief as Ruiz’s daughter walks past the spot where he died every day. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/62bdf6380582843d

Wisconsin Governor Candidates Debate Police Reform | Milwaukee News

A Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz has ignited fierce debate among Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates, exposing deep divides over accountability, police reform, and how to handle high-stakes incidents. Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley demand full, independent investigations, with Hong calling the shooting an “execution” based on video, while Crowley stresses unity and transparency. Republican Tom Tiffany pushes for evidence-based caution, criticizing premature conclusions and highlighting his record on independent reviews. Others, including Joel Brennan and Kelda Roys, focus on training, de-escalation, and funding, with Roys also calling for broader gun safety reforms. The conversation also turns to body cameras and systemic change as candidates vie to define Wisconsin’s path forward on public safety. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2d0e5471ccbff66

Madison Protests Demand Police Accountability | Milwaukee News

Protests erupt in Madison after police fatally shoot Corey Ruiz, a 38-year-old Black man, sparking nationwide outcry and calls for police reform. Witnesses say Ruiz was unarmed when shot, and the lack of body cameras has fueled demands for transparency. Community members have turned the intersection into a memorial, holding vigils and marches while civil rights attorney Ben Crump investigates. Local events—including the AtwoodFest and Madison Public Market—have been canceled or postponed as the city grapples with demands for accountability and systemic change. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ece4af8bfcfa375

Speed Over Safety? Road Design Debate | Milwaukee News

Is the Department of Transportation trading safety for speed? A growing concern as national policy may prioritize vehicle speed over protected spaces for cyclists and pedestrians, even as cities like Milwaukee prove safer, more efficient streets are possible — and urgently needed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ceaa19a2368e7cc2

Mail Ballots Can't Be Replaced at Polls | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin voters are fighting back after a lawsuit challenges election rules that block in-person voting if you’ve already mailed your absentee ballot — even if it won’t arrive in time. Hundreds of votes went uncounted in April due to mail delays, and the League of Women Voters argues this unfairly disenfranchises voters who followed the rules. The proposed fix? Let voters cast provisional ballots at the polls if their mail ballot might be late — only counting it if the original doesn’t arrive. Officials know the problem exists, but the lawsuit demands a practical solution to protect every voice. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/454f6b0a70196c74