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Edgar Mendez
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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
SPECIAL REPORT: As Overdose Deaths Rise, Drug-Related Arrests Decline by 67% in Milwaukee
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. Despite a record-breaking rise in…
Leaders Once Again Ponder Future of the Domes
The future of The Domes might be even more uncertain, as the latest effort to plot the South Side landmark’s future is underway.
Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence
As cases of domestic violence continue to torment our communities, we have compiled a list of places where you can get help.
In new Role, Judge Derek Mosley Wants to get us Talking
Derek Mosley now serves as director of Marquette University Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education.
UMOS, Partners Launch New Effort to Stop Labor Trafficking in Wisconsin
At some restaurant in the city, a victim of human labor trafficking could be preparing or serving your next meal.
What We Energies Customers Need to Know to Keep Power on
The annual winter moratorium that prevents utility providers from disconnecting residential services for nonpayment ends on April 15.
New Program Helps Individuals Navigate Complicated Unemployment Insurance System
Many people who are eligible to receive benefits don’t apply for unemployment or are unable to navigate the application process.
Wisconsin Sees a Sharp Rise in Deaths of Residents in Their 20s, 30s and 40s
More young people are dying in the state, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, a nonpartisan, independent policy research organization.
Advocates Worry Proposal to Change Wisconsin’s Cash Bail System will Penalize the Poor
A proposed constitutional amendment approved last week by the state Legislature to change the cash bail system in Wisconsin for those accused of violent crimes is spawning concerns that it will penalize the poor.
Nearly Half of All Guns Seized by Milwaukee Police Since 2020 Come From 5 North ZIP Code Areas
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org The Milwaukee Police Department seized…