Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Archives - Page 4 of 19 - Wisconsin Watch

Two people stand in a room, with one person at left holding a microphone and the other at a podium labeled "wellpoint care network" with an American flag and a banner in the background.

Community, Health & Welfare

Milwaukee’s housing crisis leaves younger adults and families struggling to find stability

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A billboard reads "TOGETHER WE WILL SAVE LIVES," "In Loving Memory" and "www.1pillkills.org," alongside a photo of a person on the right.

Health & Welfare

‘One pill can kill’: A Milwaukee father turns grief into a warning about fentanyl

by Edgar Mendez / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person in a yellow safety suit stands in floodwater up to the knees holding a tool on a residential street near a stop sign, with a yellow truck, a traffic barrel and parked cars nearby.

Community, Government

Federal flood assistance unlikely in Milwaukee: Officials discuss next steps

by Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people ride scooters along a wet street toward a bridge, with parked and moving cars, scattered debris, and buildings and utility poles in the background.

Government, Health & Welfare

Data shows stark difference in Milwaukee parking enforcement between August and April floods

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 25, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person in a brown jacket and blue gloves reaches out to shake hands with another person wearing a blue jacket and headphones next to a red vehicle with a door open.

Community, Health & Welfare

Meet a Milwaukee kid turning aluminum cans into cash to help the homeless

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 23, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person in a bright yellow safety suit stands in floodwater holding a tool, next to a yellow truck on a residential street lined with trees and parked cars.

Community, Health & Welfare

Here’s what Milwaukee residents facing storm damage should know

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person stands in front of a door and a banner reading "Donovan Hines Foundation of Exuberance," wearing a shirt that says "GOD DON'T PLAY ABOUT ME"

Community, Justice & Safety

Turning pain into purpose: How Brenda Hines works through her grief by supporting Milwaukee families

by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local April 17, 2026April 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Rows of lit candles in glass holders line a table, many with small photos attached, while people sit in a dimly lit room in the background.

Justice & Safety

Should gun violence intervention efforts start earlier? These researchers think so

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 16, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A two-story house with boarded windows and damaged steps, with debris and bare trees surrounding it.

Community, Health & Welfare

‘This isn’t just about one landlord’: Tenants United pushes to improve housing conditions in Milwaukee

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 12, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person walks past a large stone building with arched windows and a central tower, with cars parked along the street.

Justice & Safety

Wisconsin attorneys team up with federal litigators as deportation cases grow more complex

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service April 11, 2026April 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Three smiling children sit on a blue couch, wearing sweaters and patterned clothing, with a painted backdrop behind them.

Guest opinion: 3 days ain’t enough. Grief, trauma and the expectation to perform

by Angelique Sharpe March 31, 2026May 21, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A hand holds a green card by a handheld payment device over a bright green surface, with a small orange price label on the device.

Health & Welfare

SNAP work requirements have changed. Here is a look at options to keep benefits, including volunteering

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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