Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Community Must Respond to Gun Violence

Community Must Respond to Gun Violence

So say the speakers at Neighborhood House summit, discussing rise of gun violence in the city.

New LISC Director Has Big Resume

New LISC Director Has Big Resume

Donsia Strong Hill is attorney who worked in private sector, state and federal government.

850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners

850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners

COA Youth and Family Centers was big winner but 8 others got awards.

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.