Repairers of the Breach’s clothing bank provides winter essentials to help those in need.
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Posted inCriminal justice
A century after pioneering work release, Wisconsin corrections officials don’t track how many prisoners participate
Wisconsin was the first state to let some incarcerated people work in the community, allowing them to save money and pay for room and board. Today, prisoners say there aren’t nearly enough of these jobs to go around, and prison officials say they don’t keep count.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
A year of challenges for the Social Development Commission
The Social Development Commission spent 2025 trying to restore services and funding in the face of legal challenges, board friction and government audits and reviews.
Posted inCriminal justice, Government
Wisconsin prosecution of 2020 fake elector scheme moves ahead as other state efforts falter
Legal experts say Wisconsin has a better case against the architects of the national plan, rather than the fake electors themselves.
Posted inCommunity
Catching up with Reuben Harpole, Milwaukee’s unofficial mayor
Reuben Harpole, 91, spent years serving Milwaukee. Now in retirement, he’s still giving but in a different way.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
Here are 6 places where your child can meet Santa and get free gifts in Milwaukee
Organizations across Milwaukee are spreading the holiday spirit by hosting toy giveaways and Santa meet-and-greets.
Posted inCommunity, Government
Wisconsin Elections Commission refuses to send Justice Department unredacted voter list
The move could prompt a lawsuit as the federal government has sued over a dozen states in its quest for unredacted voter rolls and other information.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 15
Have a conversation about grief with other men; attend an active shooter presentation; watch a movie screening about the Harambee neighborhood; spend time at The Milwaukee Garden District; and discuss issues in schools.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Heard Space MKE to preview ‘mockumentary’ about Harambee on Tuesday
Heard Space MKE will preview a short film featuring street interviews with Harambee residents on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Dec. 12
Join Arts @ Large Inc. for a celebration; attend a chair yoga session; combat childhood obesity; chat with a cop; and more.