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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, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person reaches into a machine with perforated paper sheets inside it while additional sheets are stacked on the counter nearby.

Forward, Government

Here’s why Milwaukee elections are always viewed with suspicion

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

Snow-covered tracks and buildings are visible through two train windows, with vehicles parked along a fence outside.

Economy, Government

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

by Heather Asiyanbi / Racine County Eye December 10, 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

A person kneels on pavement spreading red sand as others walk nearby in front of a brick building.

A sacred space for healing: Event honors missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives

by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local November 28, 2025December 2, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person wearing a light jacket and cap stands next to a bicycle on a paved path near a body of water with trees in the background.

Community, Health & Welfare

‘I owe nature my life’: Milwaukee nonprofit aims to connect Black and Brown people to nature

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 27, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people sit on chairs holding microphones in front of a sign reading "National Philanthropy Day" as an audience watches.

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service named 2025 IDEA Champion of the Year

by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 25, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person trims another person's hair with clippers in a room with desks, posters and a computer in the background.

‘Walk with their head held high’: Barbershop at Milwaukee high school gives free cuts and confidence to students

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 15, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People sit across from others at tables in a room with a green wall and large windows, with signs on laptops reading "FEMA"

Deadline approaches for flood victims to apply for FEMA assistance, loans and mold removal

by Chesnie Wardell / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 7, 2025November 13, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Vehicles are stalled in a flooded roadway with a median near an overpass.

Forward, Government

Wisconsin pressures Trump administration in new lawsuit against FEMA and Department of Homeland Security

by Christa Dutton / NOTUS November 7, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A person writes on a clipboard at a table with campaign materials, including stickers reading "Trump Vance" and red, white and blue decorations.

Forward, Government

Fundraiser convicted of defrauding ‘vulnerable’ victims is back — and making millions from Republican campaigns

by Dave Levinthal / NOTUS November 3, 2025November 11, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Metal shelves stocked with packaged bread, oats and other grocery items

Community, Health & Welfare

How you can help neighbors in need if SNAP benefits are paused

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 1, 2025November 13, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch