A timetable hasn’t been set to begin work funded by a $14 million federal grant, but leaders in the area say its impact could be historic.
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Millions of dollars approved for another juvenile correctional facility. What does this mean for Milwaukee youths?
Wisconsin’s new budget includes money for the planning of a juvenile correctional facility in Dane County, as plans for the same type of facility in Milwaukee move forward at the same time.
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Residents express concerns that changes to Fire and Police Commission will lead to weaker oversight of Milwaukee police
Residents now have far fewer opportunities to have a hand in the way the Milwaukee Police Department operates, some community leaders say.
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Psychiatric hospital that serves Milwaukee County residents has corrected safety flaws, state says
Granite Hills Hospital, the private psychiatric hospital for people who do not have private insurance that contracts with Milwaukee County, has corrected serious safety deficiencies, the state’s Division of Quality Assurance reports.
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Milwaukee youths now have another place to go to discuss their conflicts: The library
The Milwaukee Public Library hosts “circles” for students to talk openly and without judgment about issues they are facing, and, at the same time, develop skills such as conflict resolution.
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Leaders seek solutions after outbreak of gun violence on South Side
Fourteen individuals were shot on the South Side over a recent weekend. The surge of violence has left many residents fearful and community leaders pondering what can be done to stop the shootings.
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Hot pursuit: Milwaukee police chases now top 1,000 per year. Some prove deadly.
Milwaukee sees a surge in police pursuits in years since loosening policy to target reckless drivers. Critics say the trend makes streets more dangerous.
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Milwaukee more dangerous for women of color, new data shows
Women of color are far more likely to be killed by an intimate partner or men they know.
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7 ways the shared revenue bill will affect Milwaukee residents
The new shared revenue plan will increase state aid for Milwaukee and help the city avoid bankruptcy, officials say. But its provisions also affect other aspects of life for Milwaukee residents.
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JusticePoint offers incarceration alternatives in Milwaukee. Two judges tried to cancel its contract.
Municipal Court officials refuse to comment on efforts to cancel JusticePoint’s contract without lining up an alternative provider. A legal ruling allows the services to continue — for now.