International Overdose Awareness Day is Monday. Here’s what’s being done to prevent overdoses in Milwaukee.
Fatal overdoses have decreased in the county in recent years, though disparities in deaths still exist. Nearly half of overdose victims this year were African American.
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Economic Development
VIA CDC hopes new housing model will make homeownership more affordable
VIA CDC has begun the first phase of its Affordable Townhome Initiative.
Education
Leaders react to federal investigation into whether MPS considers race when disciplining students
Local leaders and educators are seeking clarity on the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into whether Milwaukee Public Schools considers race when disciplining students.
Health & WEllness
Gov. Tony Evers launches statewide injury and violence prevention plan
The statewide plan, which the governor said is the first in more than 10 years, prioritizes five key injury and violence prevention areas.
Housing
Landlords can run a background check on you. New online tool helps you background check them.
MKEPropertyOwnership.com allows users to search rental properties in the city, identify a landlord’s network of related LLCs (limited liability corporations) and find information including code violations and eviction filings.
Public Safety
Eyewitness says jail officials ignored initial pleas for help for man who died in custody last week
The man disputes the account provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of Kourtney Edwards at the county jail last Tuesday.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 28
Watch a free movie in the park; connect with mental health and wellness resources; grab free school supplies; and more.