The Dominican Center is bouncing back from two burglary incidents last week. The center has received community support and is seeking donations of Halloween costumes.
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Find free Halloween and fall events in your neighborhood
There are plenty of free family-friendly events to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee, including official trick-or-treating hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
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Quarter of Milwaukee County homicides since 2023 occurred in two ZIP codes
A total of 81 homicides occurred in 53206 or 53209 since the beginning of 2023. That’s 26% of the total in Milwaukee County.
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Gun violence takes deadly toll on Milwaukee County youths
Forty children under the age of 18 have been victims of homicides in Milwaukee County since 2023.
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Community weighs in how to decrease youth violence
Citing a number of violent incidents involving youths, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman issued a strong statement asking the community, especially parents, to help his department.
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As MPD implements a new video and audio release policy, concerns remain
A new video and audio release policy is in place for the Milwaukee Police Department after several years of disputes.
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It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about
Back-to-school events are in full swing this August and September in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, with many offering free school supplies, resources and activities.
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Family of man killed by officers during RNC seeks answers
Angelique Sharpe, the sister of Samuel Sharpe Jr., is outraged over his fatal shooting by Columbus, Ohio, police who were in town to work the Republican National Convention.
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Protest march at the RNC is still happening despite new concerns about security
All eyes are on the Republican National Convention and potential changes to security in the wake of the shooting Saturday at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump that left two people dead.
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Some students ask for compromise over police in schools
Some students seek to have school resource officers stationed somewhere discreetly on campuses but away from classrooms and buildings.