The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. Today, more NNS readers weigh in on the topic.
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In their own words: Milwaukee reacts to death of George Floyd and protests
The death of George Floyd and the protests that have followed have forced yet another national conversation on race in America. We’ve reached out to community members to hear their thoughts.
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Have diabetes? Here’s what you should know during the coronavirus pandemic
A Wisconsin endocrinologist answers your questions about diabetes and COVID-19.
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Family and community outraged over release of acid attack suspect
The family of the man injured in an acid attack in November on the South Side expressed anger Wednesday that the suspect in the case is out of jail.
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From victim to advocate: Natalie Hayden’s triumph over domestic violence
Natalie Hayden regularly speaks to women, who like her, arrive at Sojourner battered, tired or worse. She offers them these words of advice: “As a woman, you have the power to change your life.”
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Leaders continue push for alternatives to youth incarceration
Although the closure of Lincoln Hill and Copper Lake, the state’s two youth prisons, remains in question, Milwaukee leaders say their focus continues to be on finding alternatives to youth incarceration.
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BREAKING: Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to discuss whether to authorize independent investigation into MPD regarding Haywood Sr. video leak, interview.
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will meet Thursday to discuss a resolution to authorize an independent investigation into the Milwaukee Police Department after the leak of a video that shows prominent Milwaukee developer Kalan Haywood Sr. being questioned by officers.
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Fire and Police Commission weighs ordering full investigation into leaked Haywood Sr. MPD interrogation video
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is conducting a review to determine whether a full investigation should be ordered after the release of a video featuring the questioning of prominent Milwaukee developer Kalan Haywood Sr. by the Milwaukee Police Department.
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‘You gotta start somewhere:’ Residents speak out after listening session with Police Chief Alfonso Morales
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.
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ACLU presses city to step up implementation of stop-and-frisk settlement
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.