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‘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

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

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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

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, 2026January 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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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

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Justice & Safety

A father’s quest for justice finds resolution after 13 years

by Megan O'Matz / ProPublica January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Milwaukee high school’s robotics teams help students break down barriers and build skills — and confidence

by Alex Klaus / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 14, 2026January 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person walks along a snowy sidewalk past a yellow brick building, wearing a hooded patterned jacket and gloves, with a street sign reading "North Ave" in the background.

Health & Welfare

Winter can be dangerous for older adults and children. Here’s how to stay safe

by Devin Blake / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service January 6, 2026January 5, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Forward, Government

Here’s why Milwaukee elections are always viewed with suspicion

by Alexander Shur / Votebeat December 19, 2025December 18, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Government

New vision for passenger rail in southeastern Wisconsin could open job, business markets

by Heather Asiyanbi / Racine County Eye December 10, 2025December 9, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch