Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Murders Spread Fear on Near South Side

Murders Spread Fear on Near South Side

Six murders within a 15-block radius; some say violence related to drugs and prostitution.

Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage

Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage

1,200 activists gather to launch new campaign addressing low wages in Milwaukee.

Metcalfe Park Residents Oppose Group Home

Metcalfe Park Residents Oppose Group Home

State would open residential assessment center for teens removed from their homes.

Art: Evelyn Terry’s Gallery a “Little Gem”
Art

Evelyn Terry’s Gallery a “Little Gem”

Veteran Milwaukee artist turns home into gallery, seeks funding for renovations.

MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?

MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?

New report says system’s high black suspension rate among causes of problem.

How to Survive Childhood Abuse

How to Survive Childhood Abuse

1 in 12 suffer sex abuse as children. Local author’s book offers hope.

$6.5 Million Renovation for Messmer St. Rose

$6.5 Million Renovation for Messmer St. Rose

Its three buildings serve 1,600 students from K4 to 12th grade.

Storytelling About Housing?

Storytelling About Housing?

Ex Fabula event dominated by stories about race, health and yes, housing.

Confronting Mental Health Issue in 53206

Confronting Mental Health Issue in 53206

Behavioral nurse who grew up in high-poverty zip code takes on mental health issue.

Op Ed: Fair Housing Work Is Not Done
Op Ed

Fair Housing Work Is Not Done

Discrimination in housing still an issue in metro Milwaukee.

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

Walnut Way Program Trains Future Leaders

Walnut Way Program Trains Future Leaders

Boys 2 Leaders provides activities, mentoring, workshops, fun.