Lawmakers support Wisconsin’s request for assistance with federal damage assessment WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 14, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) called on the Trump Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support Wisconsin’s request to assist the state in conducting a formal federal […]
‘I Did Drop A Tear’: Camp Reunite Helps kids Connect with their Incarcerated Parents
A unique camp offers welcoming space for Wisconsin prisoners to spend time with their children, but stigma and other barriers limit its reach. By Addie Costello WPR and Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. The thunk of a plastic bat followed each pitch and question Tasha H. […]
Residents Weigh in on New Ban on Selling THC to Minors
By Chesnie Wardell 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. Some concerns have emerged over a new ordinance that bans the sale of THC products like Delta-8 and Delta-10 to anyone younger than 21. Nesha Reeves, 17, […]
How This Black Pilot in Milwaukee Earned His License to Fly at Age 18
By Chesnie Wardell 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. In 2023, Arian Rice became a private pilot at age 18. Now 20, he’s working toward his goal of flying commercial planes and encouraging Black children to […]
Pick ‘n Save Offers Parting Insult in the Form of Clearance Sales of Tobacco Products
By Taffie Foster-Toney Co-Chair, WTPPN Health Equity and Social Justice Subcommittee It’s bad enough that Pick ‘n Save is in the final stages of closing its fifth store in Milwaukee this summer, leaving many neighborhood residents scrambling to find somewhere else to shop. Many now have to travel miles, often without owning or having access […]
Court Documents Reveal Clearer Picture on Lawsuits Against SDC
Lawsuits seek a total of at least $4.1 million in judgments as anti-poverty agency struggles to regain footing By Meredith Melland 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. The Social Development Commission, or SDC, is facing lawsuits […]
Milwaukee County Celebrates New Affordable Housing Development
By Karen Stokes City leaders, community members, and stakeholders gathered on Thursday, July 24, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the newest affordable housing development for aging residents and seniors with disabilities. Developed by Jewish Family Services, Inc., The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing—located at 4110 W. Woodale Ave. in […]
How are Wisconsin’s Local Governments Spending Millions in Opioid Settlement Payouts?
Three years into disbursements, strategies vary — and so does transparency. Some governments submitted required reports only after a reporter asked. Others have yet to spend anything. By Addie Costello WPR and Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by WPR and Wisconsin Watch. Wisconsin and its local governments are expected to receive […]
Inaugural Audaxity Bike Ride to Accelerate Cancer Research Set for August 17 at American Family Field
More than 800 participants and over 100 teams have committed the community-led fundraiser Milwaukee –The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center’s inaugural Audaxity bike ride is uniting researchers, cancer patients and survivors, doctors, families, and the entire community in a bold mission to end cancer. Set for Sunday, August 17, 2025, at American Family […]
Statement by Chair of the Legislative Wisconsin Black Caucus Dora Drake on Governor Evers’ Decision Not to Seek Re-election
On July 24th, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek another term as Governor. Senator Dora Drake, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus is providing the following statement. “After nearly a decade of far-right Republican rule in our state, since 2019 Governor Evers has fought to restore decency and trust within our state. […]