Squire Robinson leads a new generation of Milwaukee artists with his distinctly bold style
The young Milwaukee artist creates paintings with rich colors and powerful Black figures.
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Economic Development
Update: Computing facility pulled from Midtown Center development proposal
The developer of the former Walmart at 5825 W. Hope Ave. in Midtown Center plans to pull the plug on a computational research facility in the site’s redevelopment proposal, according to a statement from Ald. Mark Chambers Jr.
Education
Federal financial aid for career training is here. When will Wisconsinites benefit?
State officials say it could take years for students to access Workforce Pell grants, with aid initially available only to students in a handful of carefully scrutinized programs.
Health & WEllness
Milwaukee drug treatment leaders react to $7.5 million county proposal to fight opioid epidemic
Kenneth Ginlack of Serenity Inns and Tahira Malik of Samad’s House want the funds to support Black and Brown communities in Milwaukee.
Housing
How children became this city’s lead detectors
The persistent lead problem in Milwaukee rental homes underscores a long overlooked connection between tenants’ rights and the health and well-being of young kids.
Public Safety
Researchers find link between vehicle crashes and firearm injuries. Can this information be used to help prevent Milwaukee gun violence?
Researchers say emergency department visits after vehicle crashes could help identify young people at risk of future firearm injury and connect them with support before violence occurs.
Arts and Recreation
NNS Update: Milwaukee mourns death of jazz icon Manty Ellis
Milwaukee is mourning the death of music legend Manty Ellis, who died Thursday. We’re republishing a story about him from April 2025 in his honor.