MPS, MATC and UWM committed to accelerating progress, helping more grads succeed at MATC, UWM.
January 2019
Posted inPosts from Community
Waukesha Sheriff Department practices racial profiling according to a lawsuit filed by Rev. Demetrius Williams and Rev. Kevin P Patterson
Common Ground leaders gathered to support the lawsuit filed by two pastors against Waukesha Sheriff Deputy Erick Michalsen for his malicious and reckless disregard of their federally protected civil rights.
Posted insidebar stories
Ron Smith to take NNS helm on Feb. 1
Ron Smith, managing editor for news at USA Today and former deputy managing editor for daily news and production at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, will become the new editor of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Police officers work to help occupants of homeless encampments
With Milwaukee’s homeless population becoming more visible in the city’s various tent encampments, the Milwaukee Police Department works to connect homeless people to necessary resources.
Posted in"How To" articles
How to avoid scams in the new year
Several types of scams emerge throughout the year but if you remember a few simple tips, it could help you avoid scams all year long.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Basia Rose Designs boutique opens on North Avenue in Lindsay Heights
Basia Spencer, owner of fashion boutique Basia Rose Designs, recently opened her own shop at a former pop-up space at 1617 W. North Ave. in Lindsay Heights, where she shares space with other vendors.
Posted inMultimedia, On The Block, Washington Park
On the Block: Growing up near Washington Park
Terrance Davis grew up in the Washington Park neighborhood. As the visitor services specialist at the Urban Ecology Center in the park, he appreciates serving the community where he was raised.
Posted inPosts from Community
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin temporarily not allowing kids under 12 to visit patients in the hospital
Effective Jan. 9, no child under the age of 12 will be allowed to visit in any inpatient care area. This policy does NOT include clinic appointments or Emergency Department visits.
Posted inMultimedia, NNS on the Radio, WGLB Radio
NNS reporter Allison Dikanovic goes live on WGLB 1560AM
NNS reporter Allison Dikanovic discussed her story about the Milwaukee Public Schools crisis response team and its role at Keefe Avenue School after 13-year-old Sandra Parks was killed.
Posted inClarke Square, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, News, Special Report
Zilber Neighborhood Initiative draws to a close
The Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, a project of the Zilber Family Foundation, recently drew to a close. The 10-year initiative worked to improve the quality of life in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park. The foundation is a key funder of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.