Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

MPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?

MPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?

Superintendent Driver and some school board members want to clarify process.

More Dialogue With Police Needed?

More Dialogue With Police Needed?

Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.

Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues

Report Finds Mental Health Care Issues

Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.

City-County Plan Creates Municipal ID Cards

City-County Plan Creates Municipal ID Cards

Can be used widely but not to vote in elections.

Special Report on Municipal Courts: Municipal Court Records Can Fall Into Black Hole
Special Report on Municipal Courts

Municipal Court Records Can Fall Into Black Hole

Murky policies can prevent open records for four to six weeks. Final story in a series.

Special Report on Municipal Courts: Few Municipal Court Defendants Have Lawyers
Special Report on Municipal Courts

Few Municipal Court Defendants Have Lawyers

In 98% of cases they have none. Those with attorneys get off easier.

Special Report on Municipal Courts: Poor People Get Far More Municipal Fines
Special Report on Municipal Courts

Poor People Get Far More Municipal Fines

Study shows municipal court's fines for petty offenses fall disproportionately on the poor.

Non-Profits Will Work to Curb Youth Violence

Non-Profits Will Work to Curb Youth Violence

City plan allocates $150,000 for Youth Violence Prevention program.

UCC Finally Makes Pledged Payment to County

UCC Finally Makes Pledged Payment to County

Group had promised to pay $20,000 for improvements in Walker Square playground.

Agency’s Work With Abusive Men Wins Award

Agency’s Work With Abusive Men Wins Award

Non-profit Alma Center cited for innovative work to combat domestic violence.

Sherman Park Residents Decry Vacant Properties

Sherman Park Residents Decry Vacant Properties

Issue dominates town hall meeting held by Ald. Russell Stamper

Vote Favoring Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Surprises

Vote Favoring Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Surprises

Harris changes position, school board okays it, opponents question decision.