Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s Entire Staff Laid Off

Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s Entire Staff Laid Off

'Shocking.' Since 2017 nonprofit has reconnected Black people to nature.

GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police

GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police

MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.

State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency

State Ends SDC’s Status as County’s Community Action Agency

Its board members must examine options, decide its future.

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

Crowley Supports Replacing SDC

State could de-designate SDC as community action partner. But which local officials must agree?

Empathy Mental Health Targets ‘Urgent Need’ in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Empathy Mental Health Targets ‘Urgent Need’ in Milwaukee’s Black Community

New nonprofit's leader Dwain Berry says lack of services has devastating impact.

Campaign Urges Black Communities to Use Naloxone to Reduce Overdoses

Campaign Urges Black Communities to Use Naloxone to Reduce Overdoses

42% of drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County in 2024 were Black residents.

Bill Seeks to Prevent Domestic Abusers From Possessing Firearms

Bill Seeks to Prevent Domestic Abusers From Possessing Firearms

Domestic violence involving a gun is 12 times more likely to result in death.

SDC’s North Avenue Buildings Face Foreclosure

SDC’s North Avenue Buildings Face Foreclosure

Forward Community Investments is owed $3 million for properties.

State Will Hold Public Hearing on Social Development Commission

State Will Hold Public Hearing on Social Development Commission

WI Dept of Children and Families may de-register SDC, affecting its funding.

Brian Litzsey Believes Recreation ‘Changes Lives’

Brian Litzsey Believes Recreation ‘Changes Lives’

Litzsey is first Black director of $37 million MPS agency, Milwaukee Recreation.

Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old

Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old

Located in high-poverty area and still helping people buy homes.

Evictions Still High In Milwaukee

Evictions Still High In Milwaukee

As many as 120 evictions per day filed. Where to get help.