States with weak gun laws, including Wisconsin, experience more firearm deaths among children ages 0 to 17, according to a study published in the June issue of JAMA Pediatrics.
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‘Nobody’s ever going to be held accountable’: Families of unsolved murder victims fight to maintain hope
Hundreds of Milwaukee families are still seeking justice for their loved one’s murder.
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Street intervention efforts ramp up amid surge in gun violence
Members of 414LIFE, a violence interruption program, are working to change community norms around violence.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, gun violence, Public Safety
What happens when someone is murdered in Milwaukee? An inside look at homicide investigations
For those awaiting justice, Captain James Hutchinson said he wants them to know that his team of 33 investigators remains committed to solving their case.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Public Safety
Future of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety in jeopardy amid funding uncertainties
The Office of Community Wellness and Safety faces uncertainty in the next few years, with federal funds disappearing and the city facing its own budget challenges.
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Latest push begins to prevent domestic abusers in Wisconsin from possessing firearms
Federal law prohibits anyone convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms, but there is no Wisconsin law to match that rule. Advocates hope to change that soon.
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Is your loved one’s murder still unsolved?
I’m writing a story about the tragic impact of an unsolved murder on the victim’s family. Please contact me if you’d like to share your family’s story.
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NNS Spotlight: How Shawn Muhammad is spreading love throughout his community
Shawn Muhammad is a lifelong Milwaukeean who wears many hats, including anti-violence advocate, minister, rapper, veteran, father and grandfather
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Will Wisconsin enact a red flag gun control law? The results of the recent election may not help.
Will Wisconsin be the next state to enact a red flag gun control law? Some lawmakers are optimistic.
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‘It’s more about prevention’: Police Chief Jeffrey Norman on gun violence in city
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman talks about efforts to address gun violence in the city.