Homicides and nonfatal shootings were down across the city in 2024 compared to 2023. Safe & Sound organizers talk about why they think things got better.
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Posted inCommunity, Education, Health and Wellness
Parent angry after child spends day in school without heat
One parent is outraged after finding out her child’s school had no heat for an entire day.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, News
Lead poisoning is a serious health threat. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a case last week at the Golda Meir Lower School. Here are some testing and safety resources.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Inside the NNS Newsroom
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet Julius Shieh, our new health reporter
What you need to know most about me, however, has less do with those things. Instead, it has everything to do with what I love the most about NNS – our readers and our community.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence, Health and Wellness
‘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.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Education, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: How City Champs uses martial arts to build confidence in kids
Milwaukee nonprofit City Champs offers free martial arts classes to help Milwaukee youths build confidence while eliminating financial barriers to such training.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
How to avoid fires and stay safe this winter
Nobody anticipates a fire happening to them. But when it comes to fire safety, one can never be too prepared. Here are some tips that can save your life.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Multimedia
Video: COVID-19 is on the rise: UW-Milwaukee health expert shares safety tips
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service sat down with Monica Wendel, the new dean of the Zilber College of Public Health at UW-Milwaukee, to discuss the state of COVID-19 and the continuing health recommendations for the disease.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Families call for more options after Next Door Pediatrics closes
Since the closing of Next Door Pediatrics, many North Side residents, particularly children, now face significant challenges in accessing essential health care.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Public Safety
Milwaukee County unveils new projects to stem the tide of opioid overdose deaths
As drug overdose deaths continue to scourge the community, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has announced a series of new projects aimed at stemming the tide of death and destruction caused by opioid addiction.