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Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Doubled
86 homicides already in 2020, versus 43 at same point in 2019.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustices.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many
The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
“Defund The Police” Becomes “Defend The Police”
Mural outside City Hall gets altered overnight.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Rules for School Voucher Applications Changed
A lawsuit has just made it easier for families to prove they're eligible for school choice vouchers.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox, Wisconsin Public Radio
Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests
The vast majority of those cited for violations of the order were Black.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Congress Extends Small Business Loan Program
Program has been a lifeline for small business owners. But will the President sign it?
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Rachael Vasquez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Black Man Killed by Sheboygan Police
A 32-year-old Black man was shot and killed Thursday.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public Radio
14-Day Positive Case Rate Continues Upward Climb
Spread of disease has increased, even as testing has expanded in past week. Brown County now has second-worst outbreak.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cases Exploding Among Younger Population
COVID-19 in Milwaukee County appears stable, for now. But the disease remains widespread and is not being suppressed.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Should Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon?
MPD says it's a paperwork burden. Alderman says he's not looking for a Master's thesis.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Unemployment Rate Drops to 11%
Despite job gains, communities of color continue to have higher than average unemployment rates.
Jul 2nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
