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Is there a mother or mother-figure you want us to celebrate for Mother’s Day? There’s still time!

by Edgar Mendez May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

We’re asking you, our readers, to share with us a story about a mother you want to honor.

Community, gun violence, Inside the NNS Newsroom

NNS to bring Milwaukee women and teen girls together for intergenerational dialogues on safety, violence and solutions

by Edgar Mendez April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

Guided by facilitators Sandra Hernandez and Sylvia Wilson, conversations will be trauma-informed and designed to move beyond individual incidents to deeper patterns and root causes.

Marked police vehicles are parked in a line in a parking lot along a residential street as a person walks to the left.

Community, Inside the NNS Newsroom

Who you gonna call? Panel will explore 911 dispatcher shortage

by Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten / Wisconsin Watch February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Attend a free, virtual event. Miranda Dunlap will moderate a discussion featuring industry professionals and educators.

Community, Inside the NNS Newsroom

Andy Pennington to succeed George Stanley as Wisconsin Watch CEO

by Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

A veteran local news leader with deep Wisconsin roots, Pennington brings more than two decades of experience building sustainable, public-service journalism.

Candles and an American flag are foreground a scene of Madison cityscape at twilight.

Community, Inside the NNS Newsroom

As ICE surges next door, share your questions about immigration enforcement in Wisconsin

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

Here’s how Wisconsin Watch has covered immigration so far. What should we report on next?

A woman sitting on the left side of a two-person desk takes notes while turning to a person sitting at the righthand side of the desk. An instructor sits at a desk at the front of the room.

Community, Inside the NNS Newsroom

Wisconsin Watch seeks pathways to success reporter in southeast Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Watch December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

This Milwaukee-based reporter will join a team that explores what’s needed for residents to build thriving careers in the future economy — and what’s standing in the way.

Community, Inside the NNS Newsroom

Milwaukee, we’re coming for you

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 11, 2025December 12, 2025

Milwaukee NNS photojournalist Jonathan Aguilera will be available to take your family’s front porch holiday photo on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Community, Inside the NNS Newsroom

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service named 2025 IDEA Champion of the Year

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 24, 2025November 25, 2025

The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service’s Ron Smith has been named the 2025 IDEA Champion of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southeastern Wisconsin.