As Milwaukee develops a community policing plan, Baltimore offers lessons on what the approach can look like as well as where it could fall short.
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Posted inArts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 21
Attend a panel on Flock camera surveillance; support United Community Center at a Walker’s Point brewery fundraiser; shop local produce; and more.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
The proposals would limit the governor’s veto power, allow religious gatherings during health emergencies and ban government DEI programs.
Posted inCommunity
Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident
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Posted inEducation, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident
Franklin police will conduct regular patrols at Indian Community School when students return Monday, following a handgun threat against a staff member. The school is also adding private security and other support services.
Posted inEconomic Development, NNS Spotlight
‘Milwaukee’s personal florist’: Richon Martená is bringing innovation to the local floral scene
Florist Richon Martená followed God’s calling and founded a floral business, Danielle’s Flowers, in 2025. She’s ready to check off a new goal by bringing a 24-hour flower vending machine service to Milwaukee to give residents the opportunity to spread love at any time.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 18
Celebrate fatherhood at a free luncheon at the Harley-Davidson Museum; shop over 60 local makers in Walker’s Point; learn about Wisconsin’s felony pardon process; and more.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Indian Community School closed through week following handgun threat against staff
Indian Community School, a private school in Franklin that serves Indigenous Milwaukee-area students, will remain closed until Monday after a threat involving a handgun against a staff member on Wednesday evening, according to school administrators.
Posted inEconomic Development
MCTS introduces new transit network concepts as it deals with financial challenges
The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking the public to weigh in on two bus service concepts called “ridership” and “coverage,” which will impact daily commutes and the deficit.
Posted inEducation, Health and Wellness
16 students got a hands on look at healthcare through summer internship
Ascension St. Joseph hospital’s summer internship taught students about life working in a hospital.