Bipartisan Bill Expands Alternatives to Prison for People with Mental Illness
'It works because you don’t see repeat involvement in the criminal justice system.'
Jun 22nd, 2025
GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police
MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.
May 11th, 2025
Some Legislators Want ‘Safe Havens’ to Stay Safe
Proposed bill would keep immigration officers out of all 'safe havens' in Wisconsin.
Feb 18th, 2025
Bringing Diversity to Milwaukee’s Improv Comedy Scene
Interchange Theater Co-op offers classes, scholarships to those historically left out.
Dec 16th, 2024
SDC Stands For ‘Still Didn’t Compensate’ Says Unpaid Former Employee
Several former employees of social service agency claim they still haven't been paid since April implosion.
Dec 12th, 2024
How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records
Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.
Sep 16th, 2024
MPD’s New Body Cam Release In Effect, But Advocates Still Have Concerns
Police union previously sued to stop policy's implementation.
Aug 25th, 2024
SDC Has Not Paid Its Former Employees
Employees seek answers. 'The board feels horrible.'
May 22nd, 2024
Making The Jump From ‘Inmate to ‘Voter’
Andron Lane's long journey to see his voting rights restored.
Apr 25th, 2024
Families Cheer Return of In-Person Visits to County CRC Lockup
Former House of Correction hadn't allowed such visits for a decade.
Feb 10th, 2024
The Community a Lifeline for Current, Former Inmates
Milwaukee nonprofit does newsletters, videos and podcasts providing needed information.
Dec 17th, 2023
Should National Guard Be Sent to State’s Prisons?
Some advocates pushing Gov. Evers to use guards to relieve staffing shortage.
Dec 13th, 2023
After 28 Years in Prison He Had No Credit
Building or re-building credit is a challenge for ex-offenders.
Nov 15th, 2023
Church Finds Transportation For Newly Released Inmates
Invisible Reality Ministries helps incarcerated people return to community.
Oct 8th, 2023
Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility
What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?
Oct 1st, 2023
Event Series Helps Those Reentering Society After Incarceration
Led by Sup. Sequanna Taylor, Re-entry Unblemished attempts to help on expungement, other issues.
Sep 15th, 2023
Advocates Bemoan Fire & Police Commission’s Loss of Power
It means less power for citizens, less oversight of police, they say.
Sep 13th, 2023
State Says Relatively New Hospital Has Corrected Serious Safety Flaws
Granite Hills Hospital provides psychiatric care, in partnership with Milwaukee County, to uninsured individuals
Sep 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts
Circle Keeping program designed as a strategy to build social skills, diffuse conflicts.
Sep 8th, 2023
MATC Program Teaches Welding To Those Incarcerated
Certificate program provides job opportunities after release, pathway to full degree.
Aug 9th, 2023
Women of Color Face Elevated Rates of Domestic Abuse, Homicide
Of 21 women killed in 2022 under abusive circumstances, 17 were Black, Milwaukee Police Department data shows.
Aug 5th, 2023
Push Underway For Better Care For Pregnant Inmates
Proposals, led by Sen. Lena Taylor, include banning shackling during labor.
Jul 30th, 2023
What Wisconsin Women Seeking Abortion Need to Know
Despite state abortion ban, there are some organizations that will help.
May 3rd, 2023
Activists Want Answers For Deaths At County Jail
Four people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in less than 12 months.
Apr 7th, 2023
MATC Played Role In Ending Federal Ban On Grants For Incarcerated Students
A 30-year Pell Grant ban will come to an end in July.
Mar 30th, 2023
Chastity Washington Is a Top Milwaukee Comic
She’s appeared on TV and worked across the country. 'I never see her do poorly. Ever.'
Mar 19th, 2023
Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee
First version of report from UWM research team expected to be published this fall. Community input sought.
Mar 17th, 2023
Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise
One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.
Mar 12th, 2023
Patient Safety Concerns Raised About New Granite Hills Hospital
The facility is a psychiatric hospital contracted by Milwaukee County.
Mar 10th, 2023
What BadgerCare Recipients Need to Know
You need to reapply for coverage. How to prepare for and/or get help.
Feb 11th, 2023
County Mental Health Emergency Center Now Open
What you need to know about using its services.
Feb 9th, 2023
South Division High School Offers In-School Health Clinic
Partnership with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a first for MPS, designed to support underserved community.
Jan 27th, 2023
Giving Tents to Homeless Sparks Debate
Street Angels defends it; downtown business leader calls it 'enabling' such behavior, then walks back comment.
Jan 18th, 2023
Protests Assail Ascension For Closing St. Francis Birthing Center
Ascension is dismantling southside hospital, president of state nursing group charges.
Jan 8th, 2023
Muslim Community and Health Center Expands
Southside center earns federal designation that allows it to expand services.
Jan 4th, 2023
Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?
Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.
Dec 14th, 2022
Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community
Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.
Dec 3rd, 2022
Where To Get Advice on Health Care
It's Open Enrollment Period in Wisconsin. Advisors like Quentella Perry can help.
Nov 26th, 2022
Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved
Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.
Nov 19th, 2022
Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee
Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.
Nov 10th, 2022
Help Shape City’s Five-Year Health Plan
Input from residents sought for Milwaukee Health Department’s comprehensive plan.
Oct 24th, 2022
