Birders and nature enthusiasts of color gathered May 30 at Havenwoods State Forest for a community celebration.
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Posted inHealth and Wellness
Did we really have to dump 2 billion gallons of sewage into local waterways after the April floods?
Whistleblowers continue to call for an audit of the private company that manages the region’s wastewater treatment facilities.
Posted inCriminal justice
Freed on bond, Sheboygan Falls woman returns to Milwaukee immigration office amid legal limbo
Elvira Benitez Suarez, released from ICE detention after an appeals court ruling opened the door to bond, checked in with immigration authorities Monday as her fight for legal residency continues.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Inside the NNS Newsroom, Milwaukee's Cultural Makers, Photos
Milwaukee’s Culture Makers highlights the creatives who are shaping our city
Muralists, chefs, drummers and other creatives of color are illuminating the pulse of their communities. We’re shining more light on them through our ongoing series.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Milwaukee's Cultural Makers, Photos
Nealita Nelson is building community one Lego brick at a time
After gaining national attention on Fox’s “LEGO Masters,” Milwaukee-native Nealita Nelson is using her platform to encourage creativity and community among builders of all ages.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin Supreme Court revisits recusal rules amid debate over money and impartiality
The high court will hear arguments on proposed changes to judicial recusal rules, but immediate action appears unlikely as supporters and critics alike call for further study of how campaign donations and political support should affect judges’ participation in cases.
Posted inArts and Recreation, NNS Spotlight
How one golf organization is bringing more Black people to the course
We Black We Golf has been changing the narrative of what golfing can look like for members of the Black community.
Posted inEconomic Development, Education
An apprenticeship aiming to ease Wisconsin’s teacher shortage is ‘stalling.’ Will it catch on?
The pilot program was meant to offer an alternative route into the classroom, but program leaders are having trouble enticing school districts to take on more apprentices. And enrollment has ground to a halt.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
New MCTS bus route changes start June 7
Changes include restored mid-day service, updated routes and modifications tied to construction.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of June 1
Enjoy a free meal with community; take a bike ride through Estabrook Park; learn about injury prevention strategies; and more.