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Posted inEducation, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: The real cost of weakening Head Start standards
Early education leaders Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer say proposed changes to Head Start will erode the quality and public confidence in the program.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Candidates for Wisconsin treasurer, secretary of state pitch plans to make obscure offices more visible
Before you vote in the Nov. 3 election, learn about the five candidates running for two statewide offices that don’t get much attention.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Education
Disconnected: Terminated staff and former patrons left with concerns after abrupt shutdown of tech-training program for seniors
Seniors and former staff say the Tech Connect program was temporarily eliminated in late August. They’re raising concerns about the shutdown of the program and asking for guidance for seniors who still need technology resources.
Posted inEducation, Government & Politics
At least a dozen graves of Milwaukee Indian boarding school students uncovered
An ICT investigation has revealed the graves of 14 students who died while attending Good Shepherd Industrial School, a federally funded Indian Boarding School, from 1884 to 1891. Those students – all girls – are buried in Calvary Cemetery.
Posted inEducation, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: MPS still needs a plan: Full minds, not half-empty buildings
Colleston Morgan of City Forward Collective says MPS needs to make tough decisions on school closures and a comprehensive plan to place more students in stronger schools.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Did Milwaukee juvenile homicides increase 57% under David Crowley?
No. The city of Milwaukee saw a 57% jump in juvenile homicide suspects in 2025, but there isn’t a specific trend in juvenile victims since 2020.
Posted inArts and Recreation
‘Bring it back’: Milwaukee residents reminisce on events long gone
Milwaukee residents share memories about events that used to occur in the city, and why they were important and want them back.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
State hopes to prevent suicides through new and expanded partnerships
Wisconsin is increasing efforts to prevent suicide by training more mental health professionals and healthcare workers.
Posted inHousing, Inside the NNS Newsroom
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet our O’Brien intern Mikey Severson
Mikey Severson is joining Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as an O’Brien Intern focused on youth homelessness.