Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

MPS Expels Construction Skills Training Program From North Division

MPS Expels Construction Skills Training Program From North Division

Program had 275 students enrolled and long waiting list, but program's founder had 25-year-old forgery conviction.

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.

Could Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?

Could Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?

Five reasons why it won't -- and seven reasons why it might be next.

Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

Milwaukee legislators offer their views.

Artists Transforming the “Artery” Bicycle Trail

Artists Transforming the “Artery” Bicycle Trail

Trail runs north from Beerline trail, from Keefe Ave. in Riverwest north to Third and Capitol Dr.

ACT Tests Show Most Minority Students Not College Ready

ACT Tests Show Most Minority Students Not College Ready

State ranks 2nd in average ACT test scores but most black and Hispanic students trail behind.

How To Fight Poverty

How To Fight Poverty

Door-to-door lawn mowing and landscaping jobs put food on table for poor laborers.

Do You Want A Bike Station in Your Neighborhood?

Do You Want A Bike Station in Your Neighborhood?

Bublr Bikes is seeking input from community members on where to locate its new bike stations.

Black Men Face Unequal Enforcement of Marijuana Laws

Black Men Face Unequal Enforcement of Marijuana Laws

While the nation moves towards legalization, Wisconsin fills its jails with black men arrested for marijuana possession.

McDonald’s Workers Applaud Federal Ruling

McDonald’s Workers Applaud Federal Ruling

NLRB says McDonald's controls franchises, opening door to workers pushing for higher wages.

A Walk Through Three Bridges Park

A Walk Through Three Bridges Park

South siders and environmentalists join Mayor Barrett, as part of his "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge.

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.