Landlords often 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.
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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
NNS Managing Editor Edgar Mendez reflects on his family’s experience during the August 2025 flood
A year after the historic August flood, Edgar Mendez relives a day that changed his life, and his perspective on future weather events.
Public Safety
In-jail death raises familiar questions
A 45-year-old man died Tuesday morning while in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail. Some are questioning whether his death was the result of negligence, and also what can be done to prevent similar incidents.
Arts and Recreation
Crystal Montgomery creates one-of-a-kind art that spans beyond the canvas
Milwaukee artist Crystal Montgomery reuses denim and other fabrics to create vibrant figures, portraits and more.