Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?

Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.

Trees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds

Trees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds

Milwaukee study finds residents living near green space 19% less likely to have strokes.

8,000 People At Risk of Utility Shutoffs

8,000 People At Risk of Utility Shutoffs

State’s ban ended April 15. What you need to know, how to get help.

Willie Hines Jr. Finds Opportunity to Give Back at Housing Authority

Willie Hines Jr. Finds Opportunity to Give Back at Housing Authority

Hines is the first African American leader of the agency, and a former resident of public housing.

Spring Cleaning? Where to Donate the Stuff

Spring Cleaning? Where to Donate the Stuff

A long list of places may repair, reuse, resell or redistribute household items.

Dominican Center Offers Garden of Opportunities

Dominican Center Offers Garden of Opportunities

Agriculture center and hydroponics lab helps Amani residents create indoor gardens.

Two Prenatal Care Groups Help Young Fathers

Two Prenatal Care Groups Help Young Fathers

Partnership’s philosophy: If dad is not okay, mom and the household won’t be.

Acts Housing Expanding After Record Breaking Year

Acts Housing Expanding After Record Breaking Year

Local non-profit helps first time homebuyers with financing and rehabbing.

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Children’s Wisconsin Opens Mental Health Walk-In Clinic

Clinic will provide same-day mental health services for children 5 to 18 years old.

MKE County: Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed
MKE County

Mental Health Emergency Center’s Opening Delayed

Partnership of county and four major health systems pushes opening to September, cites need to hire specialized staff.

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

Where Mayoral Candidates Stand On Issues

How Johnson, Donovan would handle crime, lead poisoning, housing, jobs, education, city pensions.

What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?

What Do Milwaukee Mayors Do?

Like a public sector CEO, running 20 city departments.