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‘It’s more about prevention’: Police Chief Jeffrey Norman on gun violence in city

by Edgar Mendez December 11, 2024July 28, 2026

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman talks about efforts to address gun violence in the city.

Arts and Recreation, Community, Education, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight

NNS Spotlight: How City Champs uses martial arts to build confidence in kids

by Hannah Freireich December 9, 2024December 10, 2024

Milwaukee nonprofit City Champs offers free martial arts classes to help Milwaukee youths build confidence while eliminating financial barriers to such training.

Community, Public Safety & Criminal Justice

Here’s where you can find free gun locks in Milwaukee

by Edgar Mendez November 13, 2024July 28, 2026

Gun locks help prevent theft, firearm injuries, and misuse. Here’s where you can get them for free in Milwaukee.

Community

5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 11

by Chesnie Wardell November 10, 2024November 10, 2024

Attend a neighborhood meeting in the Muskego Way neighborhood; celebrate a new project in Lindsay Heights; receive free legal assistance; pick up food from a mobile pantry; and take a ceramics class with Mitchell Street Arts.

Arts and Recreation, Community

Milwaukee youths take to the stage to showcase their talents

by Chesnie Wardell November 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Grace Weber’s Music Lab hosts monthly open mic sessions for students to present their talents and meet professionals in the music industry.

Community, Government & Politics

How to deal with any pitfalls and problems on Election Day

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat, Wisconsin Watch November 4, 2024July 28, 2026

Here’s a guide to some questions you may have on Election Day, issues you could face and what to do in those situations.

Community, Government & Politics, Multimedia, Photos

Photos: African American Roundtable hosts voters’ game night

by PrincessSafiya Byers October 7, 2024July 28, 2026

About 60 people attended AART’s election-related game night, at 4355 W. Bradley Road, where they played games and discussed topics such as voter registration and misinformation.

Community, News

SDC sends out second round of paychecks to former employees

by Meredith Melland October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

The Social Development Commission mailed out 22 checks for employees in September to the Department of Workforce Development for the April 15 pay period.