Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Can Violence Reduction Program Work?

Can Violence Reduction Program Work?

Milwaukee one of 10 cities chosen for federal program, but may not address root causes, critics say.

Prescription Drugs Lead Way to Heroin

Prescription Drugs Lead Way to Heroin

Prescriptions for opioid painkillers have nearly tripled in 20 years. Part 2 of series.

Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010

Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010

County's increase echoes national trend, with victims mostly white. Part I of series.

MPS Defends Its Handling of Bomb Threat

MPS Defends Its Handling of Bomb Threat

School system defends decision not to notify parents about bomb threat at South Division.

Harvard Author Explains Plague of Evictions

Harvard Author Explains Plague of Evictions

At Boswell Books, MacArthur "Genius" discusses 16,000 people in city evicted annually.

Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse

Youth Tell DOJ About Police Abuse

Department of Justice listening sessions here suggest Milwaukee has problems.

Shelter for Homeless Women Changes Focus

Shelter for Homeless Women Changes Focus

After 20 years, Nia Imani Family Inc. will now serve only first-time mothers and children.

Cast Your Vote for MANDI Awards

Cast Your Vote for MANDI Awards

Annual MANDI Neighborhood Development plaudits include People's Choice Award based on popular vote.

Obama Touts ACA Success, Slams Walker

Obama Touts ACA Success, Slams Walker

President's visit here hails Obamacare's success, bashes Walker for obstructing increased coverage.

Turtle Park Is New Green Space

Turtle Park Is New Green Space

Restoration project on Milwaukee River below Humboldt Blvd. Bridge is a MANDI nominee.

Seeking Solutions to Human Trafficking

Seeking Solutions to Human Trafficking

Task force looks to build awareness and find solutions to trafficking and the sex trade.

Milwaukee Ranks High In Human Trafficking

Milwaukee Ranks High In Human Trafficking

Sex trafficking victims and numbers purchasing sex is "mind-blowing." Special report, first in a series.