Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Sep 4th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police
Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Could Milwaukee Be the Next Ferguson?
Five reasons why it won't -- and seven reasons why it might be next.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Keith Stanley, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
Milwaukee legislators offer their views.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Artists Transforming the “Artery” Bicycle Trail
Trail runs north from Beerline trail, from Keefe Ave. in Riverwest north to Third and Capitol Dr.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How To Fight Poverty
Door-to-door lawn mowing and landscaping jobs put food on table for poor laborers.
Aug 21st, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Aug 19th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
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.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
McDonald’s Workers Applaud Federal Ruling
NLRB says McDonald's controls franchises, opening door to workers pushing for higher wages.
Aug 10th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
A Walk Through Three Bridges Park
South siders and environmentalists join Mayor Barrett, as part of his "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Patrick Leary, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing
Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.
Aug 3rd, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
