Poverty and housing instability remain major challenges for many residents 10 years after uprising made headlines across the world.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
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Flashback: A look back at the weekend of unrest in Sherman Park
This story from 2019 details how the weekend of unrest unfolded in Sherman Park.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
MFD releases results of investigation into Lincoln Avenue School fire
Milwaukee Fire Department has released the results of the investigation into the fire that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School, 1817 W. Lincoln Ave., on the morning of June 30.
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Officials look for solutions on illegal fireworks
City leaders have discussed how to handle illegal fireworks safety concerns. Ald. Peter Burgelis requested records from the nearby Village of West Milwaukee, which gives permits for the sale of novelty fireworks.
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Q&A: What the Corey Ruiz shooting reveals about police training — and who shapes policing rules
University of Wisconsin-Madison law professor Ion Meyn has interviewed police officers and reviewed hours of police training videos to study how officers make deadly force decisions. He spoke with Wisconsin Watch about what he has learned.
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Milwaukee mayor, police chief and others speak out about the role of parenting in preventing gun violence
Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman discussed how adults in their lives helped them stay the right path.
Posted inHousing, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration
Milwaukee County and other advocates are working to help more landlords feel prepared to rent to people returning from incarceration.
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Wisconsin immigrant’s case breaks appeals court split on mandatory detention rule
The ruling could allow hundreds of immigrants in Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois to seek bond hearings after long stays in mandatory detention.
Posted inOpinion: Community Voices, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
We talked to Milwaukee residents and others about the police killing of Corey Durell Ruiz. Here’s what they said.
NNS asked Milwaukeeans and others how they felt about his shooting and also what they wanted to see happen next.
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Community reacts to traffic calming measures on Mitchell Street
While there are disagreements on how to fix it, many agree that speeding near Mitchell Street is a problem. The city is bringing more traffic calming measures to the area.