Several state lawmakers are working on a bill that would keep immigration officers out of “safe havens” throughout Wisconsin.
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Judge orders at least 25 police officers be placed in MPS schools by Feb. 27
Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee must get at least 25 officers in schools by Feb. 27 or face sanctions or be held in contempt of court, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge David Borowski ruled Monday.
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MPS and the city appear one step closer to bringing police officers to schools
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors is waiting to hear from the City of Milwaukee about an agreement that would bring police officers to Milwaukee Public Schools, according to Henry Leonard, board member for District 7.
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Community Collaborative Commission seeks support for new community policing plan
Will the Milwaukee Police Department implement a new community policing in Milwaukee? The CCC hopes so.
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Researchers study how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men in Milwaukee
A new research project in Milwaukee is diving deep into how police interactions affect the mental health of young Black men.
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Will police officers be placed in MPS schools before the Feb. 17 deadline? It doesn’t look like it
It’s been more than a year since the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools missed the state-mandated deadline to place police officers in schools. A judge recently imposed a new deadline of Feb. 17, but it appears this deadline won’t be met either.
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Four takeaways from the city’s meeting about an ICE facility on Northwest Side
After weeks of outcry, the public got to hear details this week about a potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, facility on the Northwest Side during a meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. The public was not given the opportunity to comment during Tuesday’s meeting—a decision usually made by the committee’s […]
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Why is gun violence down? Milwaukee organizers weigh in
Homicides and nonfatal shootings were down across the city in 2024 compared to 2023. Safe & Sound organizers talk about why they think things got better.
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A new Trump presidency raises questions for unauthorized immigrants. Here’s what we know.
During Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, he promised stricter border policies and mass deportations. NNS reached out to legal groups, advocacy organizations and lawmakers about what these changes may mean in Milwaukee.
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Criminal justice advocates express high hopes for Milwaukee’s new district attorney
At a ceremony on Jan. 16, Kent Lovern will be publicly recognized as the new Milwaukee County District Attorney. With nearly 30 years of experience as a prosecutor, he’s also recognized for his collaborative approach to systemic issues.