More Community Policing Needed?
Critics say Police Department must be more accountable.
Mar 30th, 2018
Black-Led Groups Get Fewer City Grants
Report finds more Community Grants for white-led non-profits in black neighborhoods. Why?
Mar 14th, 2018
ACLU Study Finds Racism By Police
About half of all traffic and pedestrian stops failed to show "reasonable suspicion.”
Mar 6th, 2018
Teen Art Exhibit Hits at Sex Trafficking
Student art spreads awareness of major problem in city.
Feb 19th, 2018
Finalists for Police Chief Meet the Public
Many questions asked, but not the right ones, some attendees complain.
Feb 14th, 2018
New Library Transforming Mitchell Street?
Library and apartments part of street’s renaissance, says Ald. Perez, others.
Jan 30th, 2018
Community Groups Want Say On Police Chief
In search for new chief, pushing for a candidate committed to community relations.
Jan 13th, 2018
Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017
Common Council Strengthens Lead Standards
But Health Department leaders contend it doesn't really change how they operate.
Dec 5th, 2017
Poverty Driving Epidemic of Childhood Trauma
Particularly potent in Milwaukee, with 40% of children below poverty line, experts note.
Nov 21st, 2017
City’s Anti-Violence Effort Stalls
Office of Violence Prevention’s plan was due in June. Donovan, others criticize delay.
Nov 15th, 2017
Community Groups Want DOJ Police Reforms
Two months after DOJ draft report on MPD released, groups demand recommended changes.
Nov 1st, 2017
Advocates Push City On Lead Pipes
City may not know which homes own lead laterals, which action to take.
Oct 25th, 2017
Horror Stories of State Detention Center
Milwaukee-based center has “atrocities,” deaths from heat exhaustion, former inmates say.
Oct 17th, 2017
Tens of Thousands Losing Food Stamps
Walker decision not to renew waivers on FoodShare time limits cut off their benefits.
Sep 6th, 2017
Community Groups Hail Clarke’s Resignation
Anti-Clarke groups declare victory, push Walker on replacement he appoints.
Sep 5th, 2017
Grassroots Group Targets Sheriff Clarke
But Clarke calls group’s leaders “mush-minds” and “rabble rousers.”
Aug 14th, 2017
A Call For Proactive Community-based Violence Prevention
In 2017, there have been 66 homicides in Milwaukee.
Jul 31st, 2017
Still Fighting for Equality
A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.
Jul 25th, 2017
Lead Poisoning a “Public Health Crisis”
Health Department official says lead laterals must be replaced, but resources lacking.
Jul 19th, 2017
Black Leaders React to Smith Verdict
Calling for peace after acquittal of officer who shot Sylville Smith.
Jun 23rd, 2017
City Residents Meet With Assembly Committee
Residents must drive neighborhood revitalization, grassroots leaders insist.
Jun 9th, 2017
Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal
Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.
Jun 1st, 2017
Still Questions on Claybrook’s Death
Suspect killed by hail of bullets from police. But was this necessary?
May 12th, 2017
Do Non-Profits Need New Approach?
Experts jab local non-profits; they keep growing, but so does poverty.
May 2nd, 2017
Sherman Park Residents Bash Station Owner
Some favor rebuild of gas station. But many point to longtime problems.
Apr 20th, 2017
County Creating Community Centers
Will focus on black employment, education. MPS may collaborate.
Apr 15th, 2017
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017
TechForce Center Provides Path to Jobs
City-led program affiliated with MATC trains people for plentiful IT jobs.
Mar 22nd, 2017
Pushing Minorities To Become Entrepreneurs
Experts say it's about computers, technology, but also about manufacturing.
Mar 15th, 2017
MPS School Uniform Policy Faces Criticism
Won’t achieve its goals, critics say. Parents divided, survey found.
Mar 8th, 2017
ACLU Suit Challenges Milwaukee Police
Charges key technique, “tens of thousands" of police stops, is unconstitutional.
Feb 26th, 2017
“Day Without Immigrants, Refugees” Planned
Local immigrants, advocates ramping up opposition to Trump executive orders.
Feb 11th, 2017
A County Agenda For Black Community?
Role of Office of African American Affairs debated at listening session.
Feb 8th, 2017
North Side Area’s Crime Declines 30%
Residents’ efforts, community policing helped transform Amani neighborhood.
Jan 28th, 2017
Safe Zones Project Sees Success
Community policing helped homicides, shootings decline in two neighborhoods.
Jan 17th, 2017
City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017
Mixed Reactions to Charges in Sylville Smith’s Killing
DA charges officer Heaggan-Brown. Family and community demand video's release.
Dec 16th, 2016
Can Non-Profits Make a Difference?
They've grown locally from 824 to 2,333 since 1989. Expert urges focus on social change.
Dec 15th, 2016
Connecting Students to Blue Collar Jobs
Career fairs at Bradley Tech look to recruit students as early as freshman year.
Dec 1st, 2016
Learning From Cincinnati’s Police Reform
Can its collaborative, community-oriented approach be a model for Milwaukee?
Nov 9th, 2016
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016
MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding
Buoyed by victory on OSSP takeover law, union and parents call for funding equity.
Oct 18th, 2016
Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops
Different practices, not more police needed, community groups tell aldermen at city hearing.
Oct 8th, 2016
300+ Strong Amplifies Black Voices
Black community leaders pay tribute to Eric Von, challenge youth to “pick up the baton.”
Sep 22nd, 2016
Program Combats Foreclosures
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.
Sep 15th, 2016
Brostoff Arrest Raises Questions
State rep says police focus must change; Police say Ald. Rainey asked them to be there.
Sep 2nd, 2016
When Will Sherman Park Curfew End?
Youth in area say they have nowhere to go. Sheriff Clarke won’t say when it will be lifted.
Aug 27th, 2016
Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say
Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.
Aug 18th, 2016
City “Can’t Police” Away Its Violence
Local leaders call for comprehensive solution to gun violence in Milwaukee.
Aug 10th, 2016
White Allies for Black Lives Matter
Two activist groups demonstrate to support BLM and black man shot by Tosa cop.
Jul 29th, 2016
Black Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.
Jul 22nd, 2016
Safe Zones Expanding in City
City-funded specialists handle violence prevention, conflict resolution in high-crime areas.
Jul 12th, 2016
MPS Creates More Community Schools
New reform comes after school board rejects proposed state OSPP plan by Abele.
Jun 29th, 2016
Corrections Officials Face Community on Lincoln Hills
Attendees demand accountability, action, in wake of Lincoln Hills scandal.
Jun 22nd, 2016
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016
Opponents Agree New Education Funding Model Needed
Union leader, key Republican and DPI all want a student centered approach to state funding.
Jun 2nd, 2016
MPS Teachers Oppose State Partnership Plan
They demand specifics; Demond Means denies he will “takeover” failing schools.
May 21st, 2016
Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Has Growing Pains
Questions persist on whether Pulaski teachers and students have much input.
May 12th, 2016
Seeking The Truth About Zipcode 53206
International group's “portal” will trigger stories, conversations in city’s poorest area.
Apr 28th, 2016
Community Must Respond to Gun Violence
So say the speakers at Neighborhood House summit, discussing rise of gun violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2016
Obama Touts ACA Success, Slams Walker
President's visit here hails Obamacare's success, bashes Walker for obstructing increased coverage.
Mar 5th, 2016
How Will Demond Means Change MPS?
New "Recovery District" leader says tough decisions, more dollars needed.
Feb 16th, 2016
How Walnut Way Changed the Inner City
The quest for community of Walnut Way co-founders Sharon and Larry Adams.
Feb 3rd, 2016
Critics Demand Federal Probe of Police Department
Huge turnout at listening session, many call for civil rights investigation of MPD's "patterns and practices."
Jan 30th, 2016
Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side
$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.
Jan 23rd, 2016
New Fellowship Helps Storytellers Address Race
Ex Fabula offers fellowships to local storytellers discussing race and oppression.
Dec 28th, 2015
Where Can Former Sex Offenders Go?
Restrictive city law often leaves them nowhere to live, many are becoming homeless.
Dec 16th, 2015
CEO Pay Drives Inequality, Researcher Finds
Data on Milwaukee CEOs discussed at UWM summit on inequality.
Dec 1st, 2015
MPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?
Superintendent Driver and some school board members want to clarify process.
Nov 22nd, 2015
Vote Favoring Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Surprises
Harris changes position, school board okays it, opponents question decision.
Nov 4th, 2015
Black Leaders Say Joblessness Among Black Men is Rooted in Racism
Summit explores the causes of high black male unemployment in Milwaukee.
Oct 31st, 2015
Huge New Hmong Market Will Have 90 Vendors
Northwest side market will occupy 84,000 square-foot building on N. 76th St.
Oct 24th, 2015
Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty
State and county criticized for not addressing high city poverty and black unemployment.
Oct 15th, 2015
Will Businesses Hire Ex-Cons?
Some do. New program pushes 100 area companies to join the effort.
Oct 8th, 2015
Will Pulaski and Carmen Schools Partnership Get Okay?
Supporters say it could improve Pulaski's poor results, but teachers union and some board members may resist.
Sep 29th, 2015
Community Art Inspires
Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2015
Chief Flynn Calls for Tougher Gun Laws
Bashes concealed carry law, says carrying illegal firearm should be a felony.
Sep 10th, 2015
Safe Zones Need More Police Cooperation?
Ald. Hamilton, community, police disagree on how to make project work.
Sep 4th, 2015
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015
“Safe Zones” Ambassadors Serve North Side
Community initiative works to combat violence in Garden Homes neighborhood.
Aug 20th, 2015
Do Black Lives Matter?
Our history suggests answer is no, argues Black Holocaust Museum researcher.
Jul 26th, 2015
City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?
"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.
Jul 15th, 2015
MPS and Non-Profits Teamed Up to Rescue Carver Academy
School that was failing "by every measure" is now changing its culture.
Jul 12th, 2015
Common Ground Lobbying Against Bucks Arena
Community organization is pushing city, county and state representatives to oppose public funding.
Jun 16th, 2015
MPS Board Will Reconsider Controversial Charter School
School would be run by former head of Teach for America, but board is divided on the issue.
Jun 7th, 2015
Clean Slate Milwaukee Works to Help Convicts
Group pushing to make judicial clemency and expunging records a less restrictive process.
Jun 5th, 2015
Working to Help People Get Voter ID
70% of voting age minorities in the county lack a drivers license; community workers provide help for those seeking ID.
May 20th, 2015
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015
Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods
City and community groups cite approach that cut violence by 30% in areas of Chicago and Baltimore.
Apr 21st, 2015
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015
Seeking Strategies to Combat Violence
Unite Milwaukee Anti-Violence Summit, all-day event, gathered experts, politicians and city residents to talk about reducing violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2015
New Park Impacts Neighborhood
Gillespie Park, at 14th and Wright, is outgrowth of neighborhood anti-crime effort.
Mar 18th, 2015
Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award
And its story -- and controversies- keep getting retold.
Mar 4th, 2015
Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers
City transitional jobs program for hard-core unemployed still has half of its positions unfilled.
Feb 17th, 2015
New Program for Homeless Young Adults
Collaboration of two non-profits will renovate foreclosed homes on South Side to create housing for homeless.
Feb 6th, 2015
Why I Was Arrested
As police stake out an expected protest, a reporter gets arrested. Was the arrest justified?
Dec 29th, 2014
“I would like to be my own boss.”
Lorenzo Williams is training to be a carpenter and eventually wants to start his own company.
Dec 20th, 2014
“I have no trust in the judicial system.”
Lu Ann Will's mentally-ill son was shot by police answering her call for help. She still doesn't understand how it happened.
Dec 14th, 2014
“The one thing that can make us come together”
Emanuel Coe, 21, has suffered the deaths of four members of his extended family. He didn't even cry at the last funeral.
Dec 7th, 2014
“I didn’t know if I’d be able to live in a city.”
Angie Opsahl, who moved to the city from Waukesha, mentored Willie Hines and other urban teens.
Nov 30th, 2014
“Some women change their mind, save their babies.”
Anne Franczek wanted to be a psychologist, but instead has devoted her life to protesting at abortion clinics, trying to get women to change their mind.
Nov 23rd, 2014
“Everything I have, I’ve done for my kids”
Jennifer Garcia is a single mother who has struggled in order to give her children a better life.
Nov 15th, 2014
“No one’s really here to help the parents.”
Calvin Weston and his fiancé are struggling to take back their kids from the child welfare bureau. Are they punished for being poor?
Nov 9th, 2014
“A lot of changes are being made here.”
Todd Kubera owns an auto body shop in the Midtown neighborhood where he grew up. He thinks it could be on the rebound.
Nov 1st, 2014
“Between the yard and house, it could be a full-time job.”
Stewart Dempsey has spent 26 years fixing up his historic, 1883 home. It's all been worth it -- most of the time.
Oct 25th, 2014
“I want that; I just don’t know how to get that”
Davontae Thompson knows his future awaits him. He's just not sure what it is.
Oct 18th, 2014
“You had to learn how to take care of yourself”
Jared Lazarevich has lots of autographed baseballs and sports memorabilia. But a good job can be hard to come by.
Oct 11th, 2014
“God gives you a creativity”
An artist, musician and stonecutter, now 67, stills believes in the joy of life.
Oct 4th, 2014
“Everything happens for a reason; there are no accidents in the universe”
LeVar Burton, who’s known for hosting Reading Rainbow, is still using good old-fashioned storytelling to teach children to read.
Sep 26th, 2014
“So many things, now, the older I get, they aren’t here any more”
Born in 1935, Marilyn Radke is just trying to get as much good living in as she can.
Sep 18th, 2014
“We’re trying to find what happened to the positive”
Erika Harvey and Precious Taylor worry that one day violence will randomly find them.
Sep 10th, 2014
“Anywhere you hang your hat is your home”
Art Guenther has run Just Art's for 34 years, and mostly enjoyed it, though he's kicked out customers, including Jeffrey Dahmer.
Sep 4th, 2014
“It’s all in what you appreciate.”
When Barbara Gerow, 75, considers her life, more than anything she remembers the people.
Aug 26th, 2014
“I’ve always liked helping people.”
Mia Williams was one one of nine children of a single mother. So many children, she says, need a helping hand.
Aug 20th, 2014
“You grow up, you have kids and everything changes”
Farence Rogers is looking forward to just one thing, his son graduating from college.
Aug 14th, 2014
“We just need more cooperation.”
Philip Chinn came back to Milwaukee from Columbus, but plans to move on, to seek a more progressive political climate.
Aug 7th, 2014
“You’re always meeting people.”
From his watermelon stand, Douglas Moore chats up all the customers -- even the grumpy ones.
Aug 1st, 2014
“No one asked me about my feelings until I was 27.”
Todd Bennett, the "Lizard Cowboy of Brady Street," reflects on his life.
Jul 25th, 2014
Running For Good Food
Growing Power's 5K run supports organization and combats urban food deserts.
May 20th, 2014
Residents Debate Beerline Trail Extension
Riverwest Artery trail would follow RR right of way into Harambee neighborhood.
May 16th, 2014
Community Opposes North Side Tavern
“We’ve battled this tavern, this location, for years,” says Harambee neighborhood activist and city agrees, denying application.
Apr 15th, 2014
