Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released

King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released

City and King Drive BID offer final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development.

Special Report: Police Response Slow For Non-Violent Crimes
Special Report

Police Response Slow For Non-Violent Crimes

MPD response time averages 40 minutes for non-violent crimes, 68 minutes for auto theft.

New Flower Shop All About Family

New Flower Shop All About Family

Small, family-owned, south-side business helps beautify Muskego Way neighborhood.

Pete’s Pops Opens On Near West Side

Pete’s Pops Opens On Near West Side

Residents gather to celebrate grand opening of new place at 3809 W. Vliet St.

MPS Makes Changes at Keefe, Douglas Schools

MPS Makes Changes at Keefe, Douglas Schools

But MPS only now informing parents schools will co-locate at Keefe School, 1618 W. Keefe Ave.

Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents

Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents

One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.

Peruvian Food Truck A Small Business Finalist

Peruvian Food Truck A Small Business Finalist

Seven finalists for annual Near West Side competition previously won by Pete’s Pops.

The Magic of Community Organizing

The Magic of Community Organizing

Black Hogwarts students learn about oppression, politics, civic engagement and community organizing.

NNS Reporter Arrested After Taking Photos in Police Lot

NNS Reporter Arrested After Taking Photos in Police Lot

Cited for trespassing, interrogated and detained for two hours.

Black Women Look to Change the Political Landscape

Black Women Look to Change the Political Landscape

Event attendees create political agenda for Milwaukee based on the wants and needs of black women.

Special Report: MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes
Special Report

MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes

But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.

MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area

MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area

8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.