The Milwaukee Police Department has continued to expand the number of surveillance cameras at its disposal.
Devin Blake
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Did we really have to dump 2 billion gallons of sewage into local waterways after the April floods?
Whistleblowers continue to call for an audit of the private company that manages the region’s wastewater treatment facilities.
Posted inCriminal justice
Commutations are back in Wisconsin – as are strong feelings about them
Some say people can change after serving time in prison. But critics question whether people convicted of serious violent crimes should ever be released early.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
MPD’s Operation Summer Guardian launched last week. Here’s how and where the program operates
Additional police officers will patrol 27 Milwaukee neighborhoods this summer as part of an ongoing violence-prevention strategy centered on community engagement.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Gun violence survivors share ideas for change during Milwaukee Peace Week event
A group of women who lived through violence highlighted a panel discussion aimed at peace at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
A new gun violence initiative in Milwaukee hopes to train the next generation of anti-violence leaders
The training program is opening eyes about how people think about street codes, revenge and gun violence.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s how Milwaukee’s sewer system functions, and why we flooded in August and April
City officials say the sewer system didn’t fail but is limited in how much water it can handle.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, NNS Spotlight
Meet Diego Avila: The comedian who makes you pay attention
Diego Avila found comedy somewhat by accident – first behind the camera, then on stage.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety
New school resource officer policy on hold as MPS seeks more community feedback
Some are pushing back against the proposed School Resource Officer Program policy, saying more deserve the chance to review it before it goes for a full school board vote.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety, Resources
Updated resources for free gun locks in Milwaukee
There are many places in the city that provide free gun locks. Gun locks are a vital tool in preventing firearm-related deaths and injuries.