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Community, Economy

Nearly two years after SDC shutdown, former workers and contractors still seek payment

by Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 24, 2026February 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People walk on a street holding signs, including one reading "EQUAL RIGHTS," with buildings and a church steeple in the background.

Community, Education

How Milwaukee residents rallied to save North Division High School from closure during 1970s integration fight

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 17, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people sit at a wooden conference table in a room with glass walls, one person gesturing with hands, and papers, keys and a keyboard on the table.

Community, Justice & Safety

‘I’m moving forward’: Driver’s license recovery program helps Milwaukee residents regain stability

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 10, 2026February 9, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people wearing orange safety vests shake hands, with one person holding a small boxed item, and black, orange, white and gold balloons in the background

‘I want our kids to do better’: Milwaukee handymen teach children life skills while supporting single parents

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 7, 2026February 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Three single beds with patterned quilts are next to the walls of a bedroom with wood paneling, hardwood floors, two windows, and small framed animal illustrations on a wall above the beds.

Community, Health & Welfare

‘No one does this alone’: Milwaukee seeks more foster parents and supporters

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit at a table with a laptop, containers and equipment as one person holds a camera and looks into it, with other people in the background.

Community darkroom in Appleton brings the art of film photography to a new generation

by Richelle Wilson / WPR February 5, 2026February 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A large group of people in black tuxedos stand in rows on steps outside a modern building, while one person in a tuxedo stands in front facing them with hands raised.

‘Our children need to see us fighting for them’: More Black male mentors in Milwaukee sought

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person stands indoors smiling toward the camera, wearing a dark top and patterned skirt, with art on light blue walls, lamps, shelves, and decorative objects visible behind the person.

How ‘Miss Angela’ became Milwaukee’s spiritual triage center

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 31, 2026January 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit in a circle striking a large drum with padded sticks inside a room with chairs, blankets and ceremonial items displayed on the walls.

RedNationBoyz: Powwow drum circle inspires Indigenous youths in Milwaukee

by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local January 16, 2026January 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People wearing helmets and matching jerseys reading “SLIDERS Flat Track Racing” sit on motorcycles lined up indoors, with number plates 228, 87 and 90 visible, and other people standing behind them.

‘It’s dangerous, but it’s fun’: Program connects Milwaukee youth with motorsports and engineering

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 15, 2026January 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A large white house with columns and dormer windows has an inflatable figure wearing a hat on an upper balcony, with autumn leaves covering the lawn.

Community, Pathways to success

Green Bay podcasters dig up long-buried tales in their own neighborhood

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch December 12, 2025December 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person walks past a building with "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" above the entrance as an American flag flies on a pole in front of the building.

Community, Justice & Safety

ICE plans to leave Milwaukee School of Engineering facility

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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