By Karen Stokes Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and M³ partners — Milwaukee Area Technical College and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee — held a news conference at Washington High School of Information Technology (2525 N. Sherman Blvd) to kick off the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season, stress the importance of completing the FAFSA […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reaffirming the County’s commitment to breaking the cycle of violence in homes, neighborhoods, and communities so residents and families can lead safer, healthier lives. “Domestic violence affects families, children, neighborhoods, and the overall health of our community. Without intervention, patterns of […]
Additional $130 Million Worth of Department of Energy Grants in Wisconsin Under Threat by Trump Administration
A Wisconsin Examiner piece published Monday highlights the continued costs of the Trump administration’s vendetta against clean energy. Madison, WI – As Semafor recently reported, the Trump administration is considering cutting an additional $12 billion worth of clean energy projects, including $130 million worth of projects based in Wisconsin. A piece published Monday in the […]
FEMA Individual Assistance for Milwaukee County Flood Survivors Tops $80 Million with One Month Left to Apply
MILWAUKEE – Residents and businesses impacted by the extreme storms and flooding in Milwaukee County and Southeastern Wisconsin have one month remaining to apply for federal aid. The application deadline for FEMA Individual Assistance is November 12, 2025. Affected residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 800-621-3362, or in-person at a Disaster Recovery Center. The deadline […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Presents 2026 Recommended Budget to Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Executive Crowley’s budget continues focus on fiscal responsibility and sustainabilityv MILWAUKEE – On September 30, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley presented his 2026 Recommended Budget to the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, highlighting his focus on continued fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The budget is designed to protect essential services, invest in infrastructure that will […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Deployment of FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams
DSA teams are available to help residents apply for federal assistance MILWAUKEE – A new in-person support service is now available for residents affected by the extreme flooding in August. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be deployed to locations throughout Milwaukee County to help flood survivors apply for federal assistance, identify immediate needs, […]
‘Quiet Power’: How Oby Nwabuzor Centers Public Health in her Real Estate Development Firm
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Oby Nwabuzor is passionate about improving her community. “Milwaukee is home,” she said. “My ‘why’ is the notion that we truly can be a better community.” In […]
Fine Arts Studio Opens New High School to Engage ‘Forgotten’ Students
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Kayla Ramos attended, taught and now does administrative work for Janus College Preparatory & Arts Academies, a fine arts studio and credit recovery program that now has […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Second Round of “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses
The Building Bridges Program provides grants and resources to support small businesses and commercial corridor activation in Milwaukee County MILWAUKEE – On September 24, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the second and final cohort of local businesses awarded $10,000 grants as part of his Building Bridges Program that supports small business development and commercial corridor activation by […]
Wisconsin’s Fight Over Administrative Rules Sounds Wonky, But it Affects Important Issues Like Water Quality and Public Health
A 2023 DNR administrative rule on preserving water quality for Wisconsin water bodies has been swept up in a legal debate over administrative rules at the Capitol. By Brittany Carloni Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. It was made possible by donors like you. Are […]
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