At least a dozen graves of Milwaukee Indian boarding school students uncovered
An ICT investigation has revealed the graves of 14 students who died while attending Good Shepherd Industrial School, a federally funded Indian Boarding School, from 1884 to 1891. Those students – all girls – are buried in Calvary Cemetery.
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Economic Development
Social Development Commission votes on board officers, reelects Franco in chaotic meeting
The SDC board reelected Jorge Franco as board chair and selected a vice chair, secretary and treasurer during a heated meeting Wednesday.
Education
4 updates from the latest MPS monthly board meeting
Here’s what you need to know about the most recent Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors’ meeting.
Health & WEllness
Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say
Policy changes by the Trump administration are weakening an already struggling workforce that helps care for Wisconsin’s older adults and disabled population.
Housing
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet our O’Brien intern Mikey Severson
Mikey Severson is joining Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as an O’Brien Intern focused on youth homelessness.
Public Safety
Deadline approaching to file for a pardon from Gov. Evers
As Gov. Tony Evers prepares to leave office in January, the pardon process he reestablished may end as well. Here’s what we know and some tips on how to apply before the deadline on Oct. 5.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 28
Walk and tour the National Avenue street project; watch student presentations at Escuela Verde; join the Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District’s monthly meeting; and more.