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‘You gotta start somewhere:’ Residents speak out after listening session with Police Chief Alfonso Morales

January 24, 2020 by Sam Woods 1 Comment

Six takeaways from Milwaukee residents who attended this week’s listening session with Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales. A second session will be held Monday, Jan. 27.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

ACLU presses city to step up implementation of stop-and-frisk settlement

December 12, 2019 by Edgar Mendez 1 Comment

Nearly a year and a half after the Milwaukee Common Council approved a historic $3.4 million settlement that mandated sweeping reforms of stop-and-frisk practices, little progress has been made, ACLU leaders say.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

OPINION: ‘It has come down to life and death’: Ten strong steps to stop reckless driving and create safer roads

November 22, 2019 by Tyrone P. Dumas 2 Comments

I am fed up, and like many of you, think we need to lower the hammer on those who use their cars as weapons in our community and neighborhoods. Here are 10 ways to fix this.

Filed Under: Community Voices, Public Safety

South Side neighborhood where acid attack occurred finds itself in uncomfortable spotlight

November 19, 2019 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

For the most part, the transition from Poles to Hispanics in the Polonia neighborhood has been quiet. But the Nov. 1 acid attack on Mahud Villalaz, 42, has led to a new unease about race in the neighborhood, with some fearful they could become the next victim.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South

‘They think it’s a game’: Residents weigh in on reckless driving

November 15, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service 5 Comments

A string of tragic hit-and-run accidents has rocked Milwaukee in the past few weeks. Headlines about reckless driving are not new, which led us to ask: How does this issue directly affect members of our community?

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

OPINION: A mother’s plea: ‘We must stand together as one’ to stop violence

November 12, 2019 by Shannon Allen Leave a Comment

A mother who has lost her son to gun violence writes that “we must take back our communities” and work together to make our neighborhoods safe.

Filed Under: Community Voices, Public Safety

How a little pot can lead to big consequences for tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents

November 7, 2019 by Natalie Yahr, Wisconsin Watch 2 Comments

The hundreds of collateral consequences of low-level marijuana convictions include barriers to jobs, housing and financial aid.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

NNS Update: Residents rally behind program to ensure mothers have clean drinking water for their children

October 31, 2019 by PrincessSafiya Byers 2 Comments

For two hours, residents shared emotional stories of their experiences with lead poisoning and their support for one potential solution: the Birthing Moms pilot program.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety

OPINION: Here’s how we can fix our budget crisis: Spend more on people, less on police budget

October 28, 2019 by Devin Anderson & Rick Banks 1 Comment

It’s time for the Common Council and the mayor to listen to the will of the people: Reduce the police budget and invest in meeting the needs of their constituents.

Filed Under: Community Voices, Public Safety

NNS Spotlight: He once was a drug pusher. Now, he’s giving back to the community he once ‘tore down.’

October 24, 2019 by Hailey Richards 1 Comment

Ken Ginlack once was a crack addict who sold drugs. Today he tries to sell his community on the benefits of using mental health and substance abuse services.

Filed Under: Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, Public Safety

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