Milwaukee Archives - 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, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

In 1979, residents of Milwaukee’s North Side formed the Coalition to Save North Division to fight to save their neighborhood school.

How residents and civil rights activists pushed Milwaukee Public Schools to desegregate

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

A vial and box labeled "Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Virus Vaccine Live M-M-R II" sit on a table, with "VFC" written on the box and blue-capped vials visible inside.

Education, Health & Welfare

Measles is in Wisconsin. Are Milwaukee schools vulnerable?

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service February 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person places sheets of colorful material into a cardboard box at a worktable while another person stands at another worktable in the background.

Pathways to success

Work, recovery and second chances on a Wisconsin manufacturing floor

by Miranda Dunlap / Wisconsin Watch February 12, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Three people stand on a grassy soccer field, with one wearing a blue soccer uniform and holding gloves, while the others wear jackets and pose beside a soccer ball.

Pathways to success, Public Square

The transplants: 2 doctors fled Ukraine for Wisconsin. They’re still trying to get their careers back.

By Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch. Photos by Joe Timmerman / Wisconsin WatchJanuary 29, 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, 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, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch