What Milwaukee can learn from Baltimore’s community policing plan
As Milwaukee develops a community policing plan, Baltimore offers lessons on what the approach can look like as well as where it could fall short.
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Economic Development
MCTS introduces new transit network concepts as it deals with financial challenges
The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking the public to weigh in on two bus service concepts called “ridership” and “coverage,” which will impact daily commutes and the deficit.
Education
Indian Community School closed through week following handgun threat against staff
Indian Community School, a private school in Franklin that serves Indigenous Milwaukee-area students, will remain closed until Monday after a threat involving a handgun against a staff member on Wednesday evening, according to school administrators.
Health & WEllness
DataWatch: The overlooked risks of walking while intoxicated
Nearly 1 in 5 pedestrians killed in Wisconsin crashes since 2017 were suspected of drinking, showing that alcohol poses risks beyond impaired driving.
Housing
A new chapter: South Side family celebrates adoption of four children after closing their foster care license
McKenna and Celia Olson always knew they wanted to have a family after getting married. Through Wellpoint Care Network, the couple adopted four children, bringing their bittersweet journey as foster parents to 10 kids to an end and starting their next life chapter.
Public Safety
Republican Tom Tiffany backs expanding Wisconsin prisons as population hits record high
The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s position on prison issues contrasts sharply with Democratic candidate David Crowley’s.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 18
Celebrate fatherhood at a free luncheon at the Harley-Davidson Museum; shop over 60 local makers in Walker’s Point; learn about Wisconsin’s felony pardon process; and more.