Community leaders in Milwaukee are raising concerns about violence involving teens and calling for solutions.
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Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
‘They abandoned us and left us to dry’: Residents struggle with closure of McGovern Park Senior Center
As the McGovern Park Senior Center remains closed, some residents who frequented it are left with uncertainty and feeling isolated.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Big raise on its way for permanently and totally disabled workers as Tony Evers signs worker’s comp bill
More than 300 permanently and totally disabled recipients haven’t received a raise in their worker’s comp benefits since 2016.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Does Wisconsin need stronger gun storage laws to help keep kids safe?
Research and some experts point out the safety benefits of stronger gun storage laws. But critics say stricter laws could limit access in emergencies.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Don’t let Cesar Chavez’s actions erase Latino history in Milwaukee
We elected a president known for committing these offenses. Yet within one week of a brown leader being exposed, we have statues coming down, streets and public buildings renamed.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Supreme Court race pivotal for future election policy
The winning candidate could preside over cases ranging from noncitizen voting to 2028 presidential election disputes.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Mixed martial arts star and Milwaukee native Rose Namajunas meets with youths at South Side club
Rose “Thug Rose” Namajunas, a current UFC fighter and former champion, shared her experiences growing up in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of March 30
From haircuts and conversation with law enforcement to attending a board meeting in Harambee, here’s what to know and do this week in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Competition intensifies over who builds Wisconsin’s grid as data centers drive power demand
The Midwest’s grid operator reversed course on a key transmission project, marking a victory for Wisconsin’s largest transmission developer.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: 3 days ain’t enough. Grief, trauma and the expectation to perform
Angelique Sharpe reflects on grieving culture in America and questions society’s unfair expectations for those who experience loss.