Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

One in Five Milwaukee Child Care Centers Expect to Close if Federal Aid Cut

One in Five Milwaukee Child Care Centers Expect to Close if Federal Aid Cut

1,400 childcare centers in county depend on federal stabilization funding.

Here Are Free Summer Meal Programs for Kids

Here Are Free Summer Meal Programs for Kids

Hunger Task Force has free meal sites in neighborhoods across the city.

Milwaukee’s 55th Juneteenth Jubilee Parade and Festival in Photos 

Milwaukee’s 55th Juneteenth Jubilee Parade and Festival in Photos 

Milwaukee has one of oldest celebrations of end of slavery in U.S.

Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission

Board Membership Dispute Erupts at Social Development Commission

Anti-poverty agency beset by escalating pattern of disagreements among the board.

Milwaukee’s First Accessible Theater Opens Doors to All

Milwaukee’s First Accessible Theater Opens Doors to All

Pink Umbrella creates home-like space for its actors with disabilities and their families.

Vision Zero Summit Rallies Milwaukee To End Traffic Deaths By 2037

Vision Zero Summit Rallies Milwaukee To End Traffic Deaths By 2037

Hundreds gather to push safer street design, accountability and community action on reckless driving.

More Flooding Is Possible This Week

More Flooding Is Possible This Week

Heavy rainfall in forecasts. Are Milwaukee officials prepared?

Milwaukee Police Records Show a Growing Surveillance Infrastructure

Milwaukee Police Records Show a Growing Surveillance Infrastructure

Number of cameras, license plate readers and other technologies rising.

Complaint-Driven System Leaves Milwaukee Renters Waiting For Repairs

Complaint-Driven System Leaves Milwaukee Renters Waiting For Repairs

Inspectors must wait for calls, then navigate a slow process of orders, fines and court actions.

As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success

As Homelessness Rises, Milwaukee Sees Some Success

Prevention efforts have worked. Milwaukee doing better than many cities.

SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting

SDC Board Members Clash Over Rules After Failed Emergency Meeting

'We don’t get a notice, nor do items we request get placed on the agenda,' says board member.

More Milwaukee Seniors Becoming Homeless 

More Milwaukee Seniors Becoming Homeless 

Local health care professionals and leaders call for change.