The construction of a new juvenile prison in Milwaukee is moving forward. However, the prison will house only boys, with no corresponding facility for girls being planned in the city.
Tony Evers
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
OPINION: The ‘guardians’ of public education remain silent
The Milwaukee Teachers Education Association has been noticeably quiet about MPS’ fiscal mismanagement.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
Incarcerated people tell us what they want to see in a new head of Wisconsin’s prison system
Kevin Carr retired as the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on March 8. People who are incarcerated tell NNS what the next leader should focus on.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice
How does a pardon work in Wisconsin? Here are 3 tips to help you apply for one
Doyle Sprewer hosts monthly sessions to explain the application process for a pardon. He shares some key pieces of advice for those interested in applying.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Education
Students who get free or reduced lunch may be able to take driver’s ed classes at no cost starting in July
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is expected to roll out a free program that will fund driver’s education for students in need.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Millions of dollars approved for another juvenile correctional facility. What does this mean for Milwaukee youths?
Wisconsin’s new budget includes money for the planning of a juvenile correctional facility in Dane County, as plans for the same type of facility in Milwaukee move forward at the same time.
Posted inCommunity
Many factors contributed to Ron Johnson’s November victory. Observers say race was most likely one of them.
Polls leading up to the elections as well as exit polling support a perception that the race of the candidates was relevant in the outcome of Wisconsin’s statewide elections, particularly the Senate race.
Posted inCommunity
What is on the minds of voters? Pollsters and professors weigh in on the upcoming elections
Inflation, violence and education make up the top issues Wisconsin voters are concerned about, experts say.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, NNS Spotlight
NNS Spotlight: ‘I get to ask questions’: Elmer Moore Jr. plunges into new role at Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Elmer Moore Jr. says he has the best of everything in his new role as the CEO of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, or WHEDA.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, Public Safety
The NNS coronavirus update: What Milwaukee residents need to know the week of Oct. 12
New testing centers are opening this week, as the National Guard prepares to end its deployment at the city’s two largest sites.