Fourteen individuals were shot on the South Side over a recent weekend. The surge of violence has left many residents fearful and community leaders pondering what can be done to stop the shootings.
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Here’s how the sales tax increase in Milwaukee will affect your wallet
This summer, both the Milwaukee Common Council and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors approved sales tax increases. We break down how this will affect your pocketbook.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
They missed out on their quinceañera when they were 15. Decades later, they make up for lost time.
A group of 15 members of the United Community Center’s senior sewing group, who’d never had a quinceañera, finally get their chance.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Milwaukee more dangerous for women of color, new data shows
Women of color are far more likely to be killed by an intimate partner or men they know.
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7 ways the shared revenue bill will affect Milwaukee residents
The new shared revenue plan will increase state aid for Milwaukee and help the city avoid bankruptcy, officials say. But its provisions also affect other aspects of life for Milwaukee residents.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 31
Attend a safety fair; visit the Jackson Park Farmers Market; engage with the Milwaukee Police Department on National Night Out; jam to music in Havenwoods; and support vendors at the Silver City Night Market.
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Youth March Against Gun Violence returns to Amani neighborhood Sunday
The Amani Youth Council will host the fourth annual Youth March Against Gun Violence from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
What you need to know about the summer curfew for minors in Milwaukee
Did you know that the citywide curfew changes over summer? If not, you are not alone. Don’t worry. We got you covered.
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SPECIAL REPORT: As overdose deaths rise, drug-related arrests decline by 67% in Milwaukee
Despite a record-breaking rise in drug overdose deaths in Milwaukee County over the past several years, the number of drug-related arrests in the city has declined.
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NNS Summer Survival Guide: What you need to know to have a safe summer with the kids
Here are some things to know about keeping your kids safe and engaged this summer.