Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Will MPS End Truancy Program?

Will MPS End Truancy Program?

Under state law school system pays for four police officers in TABS program.

Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests

Racial Disparities Found in Safer-At-Home Arrests

The vast majority of those cited for violations of the order were Black.

24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area

24,000 Rental Assistance Claims in Metro Area

Social Development Commission swamped with requests, working its way through backlog.

CVS Health Opens 4 New COVID-19 Testing Sites

CVS Health Opens 4 New COVID-19 Testing Sites

All drive-throughs, all on south side of the city, suburbs.

MPS Didn’t End Every Police Program

MPS Didn’t End Every Police Program

Three things to know about decision by Milwaukee School Board.

Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020

Milwaukee County Headed for Record Overdoses in 2020

By March the county was significantly ahead of 2019 in the number of deaths.

Pandemic, Protests Contributing to Mental Health Crisis

Pandemic, Protests Contributing to Mental Health Crisis

Mental health professionals are seeing more cases of depression and anxiety.

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.

Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice

Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice

“I need this country to be better for my children.”

Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers

Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers

Artist Nirmal Raja creates masks with quotes from health care workers handling the pandemic.

Op Ed: Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests
Op Ed

Milwaukee Has Long History of Protests

Powerful black and brown protests in 1960s, 1970s can inspire marchers today.

Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census

Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census

For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.