The U.S. Department of Education announced that it’s ending grant programs that help fund minority-serving colleges, including more than 600 Hispanic-serving institutions. Wisconsin colleges say they’ll keep up the work with or without the additional money. By Natalie Yahr Wisconsin Watch This story was produced and originally published by Wisconsin Watch, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom. […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Shares Update on Federal Funding Assistance
MILWAUKEE – The federal approval of Governor Tony Evers’ request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin on September 11 opened the door for individuals and households to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, there have been some misconceptions about the application process and eligibility for FEMA Individual Assistance. First, the […]
Ditching Cars for Rail, Wisconsin Amtrak Passengers Find Accessibility
“I’ll take this any day,” says one traveler who found solace on the train from Milwaukee to Chicago — a key route for the state’s Amtrak expansion. By Joe Timmerman Wisconsin Watch This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Kicks off Campaign for Governor
By Karen Stokes David Crowley officially launched his campaign for the State of Wisconsin’s highest office on Wednesday. Crowley kicked off his campaign at the Broken Bat Brewing Company in Milwaukee, rallying a lively crowd of enthusiastic supporters. “I am David Crowley, I am a father, I am a husband, I am the county executive, […]
Office of African American Affairs Celebrate New Offices in the Roosevelt Grove Neighborhood
By Karen Stokes On an unusually brisk morning of September 5, the Office of African American Affairs welcomed the community to an open house at its new location, 4830 W. Fond du Lac Ave. The cloudy and chilly morning didn’t dampen spirits at the community event hosted by Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Guests toured the […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval
MILWAUKEE – On Thursday, September 11, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley was informed by Governor Tony Evers and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) that the request for a major disaster declaration in Wisconsin was approved by the Trump Administration, unlocking nearly $30 million in Individual Assistance for families and businesses affected by the extreme flooding. This amount […]
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Names Edgar Mendez Managing Editor Following National Search
A longtime NNS reporter and Milwaukee native, Mendez brings deep community connections and editorial leadership to his new role. 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. MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (NNS), the nonprofit newsroom dedicated […]
Community Pushes Back Against MATC’s Multicultural Service Cuts
By Alex Klaus 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. Every time third-year Milwaukee Area Technical College student Devin Hayden comes to the Office of Multicultural Services, student service specialists welcome her with open arms. “It’s literally […]
$1.5 Million for Driver Education Grant Released Today
Common Ground Secured $6 Million in Perpetuity for Low-Income Students One year ago Common Ground (CG) celebrated the rollout of the Wisconsin Driver Education Grant Program. Since then approximately 10,000 low-income high school students across the state have benefited from the program which pays for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.. “We are excited to announce that […]
Dual Enrollment Helps MPS Students Prepare for College Success. Why are Participation Rates low?
By Alex Klaus 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. Jesús Daniel Ruiz Villamil wanted to be proactive, so before he started his junior year at South Division High School, he asked his counselors about courses beyond […]