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MKE County: County Public Hearing Debates Sales Tax
MKE County

County Public Hearing Debates Sales Tax

Most speakers favor sales tax hike, citing the specter of massive cuts to government services.

Running Rebels Adds Physical Fitness Program

Running Rebels Adds Physical Fitness Program

Grant from Kohl’s funds program to promote healthy living.

City Hall: A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
City Hall

A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.

Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels

Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels

The 1,772nd project for NBA Cares program goes to local youth program, wins praise from local officials.

MKE County: County Funds Credible Messengers Program
MKE County

County Funds Credible Messengers Program

Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.

Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform

Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform

Governor uses local nonprofit Running Rebels as example of successful community alternatives to incarceration.

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.

2019 MANDI Nominee: Running Rebels Serves 1,500 Youth a Year
2019 MANDI Nominee

Running Rebels Serves 1,500 Youth a Year

Creating Violence Free Zones, finding the best in kids.

Safe & Sound Unveils Another Youth Mural

Safe & Sound Unveils Another Youth Mural

The community event was just the second of ten unveilings to take place in Milwaukee

Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs

Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs

City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.

Express Yourself Milwaukee Opens New Studio

Express Yourself Milwaukee Opens New Studio

The organization is relocating to the Running Rebels facility where it all began.

Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field

Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field

Problem at Johnsons Park may be solved, but situation dramatizes problems with city playgrounds and playing fields.

The March To Stop Violence

The March To Stop Violence

Rain didn't stop last weekend's march across the 16th Viaduct.