Pandemic, Protests Contributing to Mental Health Crisis
Mental health professionals are seeing more cases of depression and anxiety.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee Public Schools Terminates Police Contract
Unanimous vote of the school board ends funding for school resource officers.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio“Black Lives Matter” To Be Painted on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Artist Vedale Hill leads Juneteenth community mural creation.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBarrett Calls For Police To Stop All Chokeholds
Decision rests with powerful Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBiggest Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Two Weeks
State's positive case rate spikes, as do totals.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Metrics Trending Positively in Milwaukee County
But cases surging among teenagers and young adults.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Graham KilmerJuneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Unemployment Rate at 12%
The state added jobs in May, and saw a slight reduction in unemployment.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSupreme Court Salvages DACA Protections
A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Allison Stevens, Wisconsin ExaminerCommunity Activists Discuss Police Reforms
Everything from cutting funds from police budgets to community control over public safety.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Brady Carlson and Kyla Calvert Mason, Wisconsin Public RadioWays to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceUW-Milwaukee, Madison Will Reopen This Fall
Universities will limit the size of in person classes, with many courses moving online.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio