Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
MPS Changing How it Handles Charter Schools?
Superintendent Driver and some school board members want to clarify process.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMore Dialogue With Police Needed?
Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceReport Finds Mental Health Care Issues
Public Policy Forum says system improved but hard to navigate.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceCity-County Plan Creates Municipal ID Cards
Can be used widely but not to vote in elections.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMunicipal Court Records Can Fall Into Black Hole
Murky policies can prevent open records for four to six weeks. Final story in a series.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceFew Municipal Court Defendants Have Lawyers
In 98% of cases they have none. Those with attorneys get off easier.
Nov 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePoor People Get Far More Municipal Fines
Study shows municipal court's fines for petty offenses fall disproportionately on the poor.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceNon-Profits Will Work to Curb Youth Violence
City plan allocates $150,000 for Youth Violence Prevention program.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceUCC Finally Makes Pledged Payment to County
Group had promised to pay $20,000 for improvements in Walker Square playground.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceAgency’s Work With Abusive Men Wins Award
Non-profit Alma Center cited for innovative work to combat domestic violence.
Nov 8th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSherman Park Residents Decry Vacant Properties
Issue dominates town hall meeting held by Ald. Russell Stamper
Nov 5th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceVote Favoring Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Surprises
Harris changes position, school board okays it, opponents question decision.
Nov 4th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service