NNS Weekly Wrap-Up

I hope you are having the best weekend.
As we continue to celebrate independence, I wanted to also celebrate NNS. For 15 years, we have served Milwaukee with rigorous reporting that centers the community and the issues residents care about.
We are truly independent. As a nonprofit newsroom, we answer to you. And when you don’t like something we publish, you are not afraid to tell us about it, often in person. We live here. And we love Milwaukee. Our goal is to be your daily destination for vital information – and inspiration–that sparks civic conversations.
We offer our services for free so that everyone, regardless of income, has access to trustworthy reporting that digs into the issues.
Happy reading, and, as always, proceed until apprehended.
Ronshine

The Milwaukee Fire Department is urging residents to not use fireworks on July 4 weekend
Here’s your Fourth of July weekend event guide for Milwaukee
5 things to know and do the weekend of July 3
Neu-Life Community Development breaks ground on $16M center in Milwaukee
July 1, 2026
Support journalism that matters
Our work is essential to a better-informed community and a healthy democracy. But as a non-profit newsroom, it would not be possible without the support of readers like you.

South Side senior fathers model in their first fashion show with help from a senior sewing group
Wisconsin to cut FoodShare, Medicaid for thousands of refugees under new federal rules
‘More than just a building’: South Side residents devastated over massive Lincoln Avenue School fire
Local officials voice frustrations as ICE announces 39 Wisconsin arrests
Here’s the latest on the proposed redevelopment in Midtown Center
ICE ramps up operations in Milwaukee while advocates rush to catch up
What to know about the city’s Residents Preference Program
Are your utilities disconnected? You may qualify to get them turned back on during the heat advisory
Here are ways to beat the heat this summer
Indian Health Center’s grief vigil offers space for remembrance
5 things to know and do the week of June 29
June 28, 2026














