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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (NNS), Wisconsin Watch and Outlier Media are collaborating on the News414 project, which uses innovative technology and research techniques to deliver crucial information to residents, investigate neighborhoods’ most pressing issues and deliver accountability journalism to Milwaukee and the broader public.

To subscribe text the word MILWAUKEE, MKE or NEWS414 to 73224.

Posted inCostly Care, Health & Welfare

‘I just kind of panicked’: Patients confused as hospitals file liens to recoup costs of treating injured uninsured

by Bram Sable-Smith December 22nd, 2020February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Hospitals file liens against uninsured patients to get a cut of compensation in personal injury lawsuits.

Posted inEconomy

Evictions damage public health. The CDC aims to curb them — for now.

by Bram Sable-Smith (WPR/Wisconsin Watch), Martha Bebinger (WBUR) and Darian Benson (Side Effects Public Media) September 29th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inNews about WCIJ

News414’s Jimmy Gutierrez aims to close Milwaukee’s information gaps as John S. Knight Community Impact Fellow

by Wisconsin Watch August 25th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inGovernment

‘Nowhere to go’: Wisconsin renters face evictions as emergency aid falls short

by Allison Dikanovic and Clara Neupert (Wisconsin Watch) and Princess Safiya Byers (Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service) August 22nd, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government

How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program and other resources for renters

by Clara Neupert and Allison Dikanovic August 22nd, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inJustice & Safety

Defund the police? Milwaukee eyes future amid Black Lives Matter protests, coronavirus budget crunch

by Allison Dikanovic July 25th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Government

Wisconsin’s coronavirus eviction ban has expired. Here’s what renters need to know.

by Allison Dikanovic May 28th, 2020September 1st, 2020
Posted inNews about WCIJ

Nonprofit newsrooms launch News414 service to connect Milwaukee residents with reporters via text

by Wisconsin Watch May 20th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inNews about WCIJ

Wanted: News414 Project Manager to lead innovative news-by-text project in underserved Milwaukee neighborhoods

by Wisconsin Watch January 17th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inNews about WCIJ

News414 Engagement Manager will connect residents to journalists to tackle needs in underserved Milwaukee neighborhoods

by Wisconsin Watch January 17th, 2020February 24th, 2021

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