Not guilty ruling doesn’t make things all right. Not even close.

December 3, 2018 by Edgar Mendez 6 Comments

After a Milwaukee County Municipal Court judge found Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporter Edgar Mendez not guilty of trespassing Monday, he reflects on a wrong that he said should have never happened.

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Teens and police strive to surmount barriers through personal interactions

December 3, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Listening circles at the Zeidler Center often offer teenagers and police officers the first opportunity to see each other as human beings.

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Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas rejects immigration policies of predecessor

November 30, 2018 by Max Nawara 5 Comments

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Milwaukee County Sheriff-elect Earnell Lucas plans to walk back immigration policies enforced by his predecessor, David Clarke, and build positive relations with the Milwaukee Police Department.

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Forum surfaces ongoing controversy over prime cause of lead poisoning in Milwaukee

November 29, 2018 by Abby Ng 4 Comments

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Representatives of the Milwaukee Health Department and advocacy groups continued to disagree on the main source of lead poisoning at a League of Women Voters forum intended to call attention to the issue.

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Positive relationships with adults key to preventing youth violence, panelists say

November 19, 2018 by Grace Connatser 1 Comment

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Panelists at a recent conference hosted by the Marquette Law School said youth violence can be prevented by improving relations with both community members and law enforcement.

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South Siders optimistic about new beat cop initiative

October 19, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

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South Side community members are optimistic about a new police initiative that will increase the number of officers on foot and bicycles in Milwaukee Police District 2.

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Amid praise for stop-and-frisk from Trump, ACLU educates people about their rights

October 17, 2018 by Edgar Mendez 1 Comment

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The ACLU of Wisconsin is working to inform residents about the impact of a lawsuit targeting stop-and-frisk that led to police reforms in Milwaukee.

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MFD defends signs warning firefighters of hazards in vacant buildings

October 4, 2018 by Analise Pruni Leave a Comment

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The Milwaukee Fire Department defended its practice of placing warning signs on abandoned homes and vacant buildings, stating that it is important for firefighter safety, while Ald. Robert Bauman expressed concern that they will attract criminal activity.

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Center Street business owner calls for ceasefire in high drug-trafficking neighborhoods

September 27, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 2 Comments

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Business owner RP Potts is calling for a ceasefire Milwaukee’s struggling neighborhoods.

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Juvenile justice advocates garner community input in effort to improve outcomes for youth offenders

September 25, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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In the wake of changing state law, Milwaukee residents gathered to discuss how the juvenile justice system can better serve young people and the community.

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