City, churches blanket neighborhoods with safe sleep message

October 18, 2013 by Tom Momberg Leave a Comment

Mayor Barrett and Blanket of Love share a common goal: reducing infant deaths due to co-sleeping

District 3 police, residents bond on the ball diamond

September 10, 2013 by Rick Brown Leave a Comment

Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.

La Luz del Mundo opens violence prevention center on South Side

August 29, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien 4 Comments

A new family services center will host support groups and offer educational opportunities intended to address domestic and street violence.

Youth recall violence, encourage peace at North Side gathering

August 28, 2013 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

North Side young people took the lead in planning an event to promote peace through art and music in Washington Park’s Fox Field.

Motorcyclists call for awareness day as crashes increase

August 26, 2013 by Eric Oliver Leave a Comment

Concerned about the high number of motorcycle accidents and fatalities, a group of Milwaukee residents is working to create a motorcycle awareness weekend.

Youth coalition celebrates being above the influence

August 19, 2013 by Maggie Quick Leave a Comment

Adolescents hosted an Above the Influence Safe Night at the Hmong American Friendship Association that included free food, a talent competition and plenty of diversity.

Anti-violence parade and rally ‘counter culture of violence’ through arts

August 5, 2013 by Shakara Robinson Leave a Comment

Hundreds of people participated in the 11th annual peace parade from Washington Park to Sherman Park.

Family remembers loved one while clinging to hope for justice

July 18, 2013 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Fifteen months after the murder of Justin “JJ” Kohen, his killers remain at large as his family struggles to find peace.

Special Report: MPD public website posted inaccurate crime data for 2012

July 15, 2013 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Duplicate crime incident reports, representing about 20 percent of the total, portrayed an inaccurate picture of the number of crimes in each of Milwaukee’s seven police districts for 2012. The figures were quietly corrected late last week.

Police roll call welcomes neighbors to Oasis meal program

July 4, 2013 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

District 5 of the Milwaukee Police Department held a roll call at the Auer Oasis site to encourage residents to feel safe and welcome to participate in the free meal program.