City officials say the sewer system didn’t fail but is limited in how much water it can handle.
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, NNS Spotlight
Meet Diego Avila: The comedian who makes you pay attention
Diego Avila found comedy somewhat by accident – first behind the camera, then on stage.
Posted inCommunity
The FBI is contacting Milwaukee and other Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.
The probe comes as the Trump administration looks into how the 2020 election was conducted in several other states.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Health care professionals and leaders call for change as more Milwaukee seniors become homeless
Homelessness among Milwaukee’s older adults is rising due to a lack of resources, isolation and other systemic gaps. Leaders and health care workers are coming together to address the issue.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of May 18
Access reentry resources; learn how to ride MCTS buses; cook a plant-based meal; and more.
Posted inCommunity
Wisconsin’s $1.8 billion budget deal collapses, exposing rifts within both parties
The compromise from state government’s three lame-duck leaders didn’t pass muster with Senate Democrats and many of the candidates running for governor
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Homeowners continue to raise concerns about property assessments as deadline to appeal approaches
Many of Milwaukee’s homeowners question why their home assessment jumped and what it means for property taxes. The deadline to appeal your home assessment is Monday, May 18.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Safe & Sound training gives resident leaders a space to connect and be empowered to lead neighborhood initiatives
Safe & Sound recently hosted a Resident Leader Training cohort, an opportunity for block club leaders and other residents to connect and gain tools about how to tackle neighborhood safety issues.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of May 15
Shop student-made goods; check out big trucks; learn about housing resources; and more.
Posted inCommunity
Disaster relief organizers push for changes in Milwaukee’s flood response
Organizers from the Flood Hope 500 initiative say more support for residents is needed from the City of Milwaukee from recurring floods