Children can stay for a few hours to up to three days when their families face a crisis.
Milwaukee County Banned Section 8 Housing Voucher Discrimination, but Landlords Still Do It
A 2018 ordinance to protect voucher recipients hasn’t stopped landlords from categorically rejecting them. County officials question whether they can enforce the provision. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents […]
After Decades of Little Progress, Milwaukee Begins New Approach to Improve Lives of Black Men and Boys
The city’s past efforts to confront barriers for Black males fizzled due to a lack of coordination, metrics and resources, officials say. A new nonprofit with a trusted leader is stepping in. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific […]
‘She’s a Hero’: Quick Use of Narcan by Office Assistant at King Community Center Saves 2 Lives
Collins raced into action, retrieving Narcan, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
President Biden Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes President Joe Biden returned to Milwaukee on Wednesday. This was his third trip to the battleground state of Wisconsin this year as the 2024 race for president heats up. The visit began at Hero Plumbing, a Black owned business at 4365 N 27th in the Garden Homes neighborhood owned by Rashawn Spivey. […]
Uptick in Violence has Milwaukee’s Trans Community on High Alert
Milwaukee’s trans community are being targeted by anti-trans legislation and are concerned about an uptick in violence directed at them.
NNS Spotlight: How The Community Fills Information Gaps for Those who Have Been or are Incarcerated
Over a third of individuals who have been released from Wisconsin’s prisons into Milwaukee County returned to prison within three years.
How Djdade Denson is Building Community and Changing Lives in Milwaukee
He co-owns a successful North Side coffee shop, oversees a camp for youths and is developing expertise in construction and development.
One Year to Win Campaign Kicks off for 2024 Election
By Karen Stokes Fired up and ready to go! On November 4th, Wisconsin Democrat volunteers were on hand to make phone calls and knock on doors around the area to meet with voters to inspire enthusiasm for the launch of the One Year to Win campaign. From Milwaukee to Racine to Menomonee Falls, volunteers joined […]
Milwaukee Public Schools Promised Transportation Stipends Due to Unreliable Busing Few Parents Received Them
The district did not distribute $500,000 it allocated to reimburse parents for gas, bus passes and mileage. Parents say buses still run late. By Jonmaesha Beltran Wisconsin Watch News414 is a service journalism collaboration between Wisconsin Watch and Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service that addresses the specific issues, interests, perspectives and information needs identified by residents […]
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