Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Safe & Sound Leader Seeks to Empower Residents

Safe & Sound Leader Seeks to Empower Residents

New executive director Bridget Whitaker 'understands the people side and business side.'

Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District

Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District

Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.

Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County

Drug Overdose Deaths Still Plague County

Fentanyl driving 5-year rise in Milwaukee, though cocaine also a factor.

How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder

How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder

2nd and 3rd districts, formerly held by Mayor Johnson and Nik Kovac, now lack representation.

Women of Color Would Be Most Impacted by Roe Reversal

Women of Color Would Be Most Impacted by Roe Reversal

Planned Parenthood data shows majority of abortions in Milwaukee County went to women of color.

Milwaukee Youth Face Barriers to Participate in Sports
The Slow Decline of Milwaukee Youth Sports
New Neighborhood House Director Wants to Empower Residents, Youths

New Neighborhood House Director Wants to Empower Residents, Youths

"I want to make Milwaukee better because Milwaukee made me better."

MKE County: County Renews Program Doubling Food Shares
MKE County

County Renews Program Doubling Food Shares

Doubles amount FoodShare participants spend at farmers markets up to $20 per day.

Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending

Activists Urge Community Input on ARPA Spending

African American Roundtable, others urge city officials to listen to residents.

City Says 10,000 Homes Goal On Track

City Says 10,000 Homes Goal On Track

But advocates say the issue is more complicated than simply building the homes.

414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer

414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer

Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.