Joseph Ellwanger

JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.

Municipal Court Cancels Alternatives Contract, Sparks Controversy

Opponents say the change could hurt vulnerable defendants, increase incarceration.

Research Project Aims To Evaluate Crime and Justice in Milwaukee

First version of report from UWM research team expected to be published this fall. Community input sought.

New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement

Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.

Project Return Has Helped Thousands After Incarceration

For 40 years the organization has helped people leave prison behind them.

Still No Facility To Replace State’s Youth Prisons

Two deadlines to close the prisons have been missed, and plans for new facility have stalled.

State’s Faith Leaders Decry Anti-Voter Bills

88 faith leaders and 17 faith organizations decry state bills making it harder to vote

40 Years Helping Ex-Cons Rejoin Society

Milwaukee's trailblazing group Project RETURN celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Community Groups Propose Changes

Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.

Celebrate the RETURN

Project RETURN’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Gala Tuesday, Oct. 27th at 6:30 p.m.

25 Streets Have Added Honorary Names

Since 2005, honorary signs for James Cameron, Don Sykes, Mae Elizabeth Dey, many others.

Willie Brisco’s Fight for Social Justice

Longtime leader with groups like MICAH is still working for change.

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $100

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $50

Union Serve Notice on SSP America

Workers at company that serves airport demand a union, give company till Monday to officially respond.

14 Scholarships to be Awarded at MLK Celebration, Sunday, January 7

Inspirational speaker for the celebration will be Bryanna Wade-Gardner, New St. James United Methodist Community Church.

Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops

Different practices, not more police needed, community groups tell aldermen at city hearing.

Home Care Workers Demand $15 Hour Pay

Care-givers working in state-funded program serving people with disabilities negotiate for better pay and benefits.

The Other Mandela

The fundraiser for Rep. Mandela Barnes, just two days before his namesake Nelson Mandela died, had a big turnout.