Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.

Op Ed: The Boy Scouts Made Me a Man
Op Ed

The Boy Scouts Made Me a Man

Black boys and men in Milwaukee have a long, proud tradition with the Scouts.

Latest Tragedy Dramatizes City’s Domestic Violence Problem

Latest Tragedy Dramatizes City’s Domestic Violence Problem

Murder of Amarah Banks and her two young daughters part of under-reported problem, experts say.

Where to Get Free Tax Assistance

Where to Get Free Tax Assistance

Don’t throw your money away. Three organizations at six locations offer free help.

Messmer Grads Start Clothing Business

Messmer Grads Start Clothing Business

Four high school friends reunite to open a clothing store on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019

County Had Record Overdose Deaths in 2019

404 overdose deaths last year; previous high was 401 in 2017.

Op Ed: Civil Rights Tour of City Is Heart Breaking
Op Ed

Civil Rights Tour of City Is Heart Breaking

But the tour, organized by the BeNoble Group, makes Milwaukee’s black history come alive.

How a Milwaukeean Got on the Right Path

How a Milwaukeean Got on the Right Path

Elijah Tucker-Carter hasn't caught many breaks in life, so he took it on himself to change that.

New App Promotes Black Entrepreneurs

New App Promotes Black Entrepreneurs

MKE Black promotes African American-owned businesses, startups.

Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee

Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee

What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.

Morales Listening Session Gets Mixed Reviews

Morales Listening Session Gets Mixed Reviews

Police chief held session on North Side. Here’s the reaction of some attendees.

Four Unique Coffee Shops

Four Unique Coffee Shops

All independent, city-based, minority-owned, neighborhood cafes.