Last winter, a vacant lot between West Concordia Avenue and North 12th Street was buried in snow, waiting to become a community garden. Now, hundreds of children from We Got This Milwaukee are spending their summer making each plot flourish and using the garden as a safe haven #Youth #LocalNews

A new 53206 garden tended by Milwaukee youths becomes a safe haven for self-reflection

We Got This Milwaukee has been keeping children busy in the 53206 ZIP code, especially with the blooming of its new garden called Coaches Corner. Most importantly, its helped children reflect on how…

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Despite Oracle’s ongoing legal fight over Wisconsin’s new credit rating requirements for large data center operators, We Energies says the planned Port Washington campus remains on schedule.

It’s been more than two decades since illustrators Ramel and Ellia Ana Hill met at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Art continues to be how they tell their stories, celebrate their cultures and raise their six children. #MilwaukeeArtists #SupportLocalArtists #MKECreatives #CultureMakers

No matter what stage of life you’re in right now, Angelique “MsLadyInc” Sharpe is coming in clutch for Milwaukee’s emerging entrepreneurs by offering key business tips to youths, college students, parents and other individuals who are in different stages of life.

Educator and business expert gives tips to young and emerging entrepreneurs in Milwaukee

In honor of National Black Business Month and World Entrepreneurs’ Day on Aug. 21, Angelique Sharpe shares how emerging entrepreneurs in Milwaukee can develop a successful business.

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Filing for unemployment in Wisconsin is hardly straightforward. A missed step, an inaccurate answer or a misunderstanding about the rules can delay or jeopardize your claim — and, in some cases, even create legal trouble. #Wisconsin #Unemployment #WisconsinJobs #JobSearch #Milwaukee

Keep these tips handy when filing for unemployment in Wisconsin

There are many things that can derail your unemployment claim and even open you up to legal trouble. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman say gun violence prevention can and should take place at home. #GunViolence #MayorCavalierJohnson #ChiefJeffreyNorman #LocalNews #Milwaukee

Milwaukee mayor, police chief and others speak out about the role of parenting in preventing gun violence

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman discussed how adults in their lives helped them stay the right path.

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Milwaukee County, along with The Community, is working to expand housing options available to people leaving incarceration by hosting events meant to engage landlords. #NNS #LocalNews #Milwaukee #Reentry

The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration

Milwaukee County and other advocates are working to help more landlords feel prepared to rent to people returning from incarceration.

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Jaciel Cirrus Rojas was detained by immigration authorities in Racine last summer while agents were looking for someone else. #Immigration #SupremeCourt #LocalNews #Milwaukee

7th Circuit rejects Trump mandatory immigration detention policy

The ruling could allow immigrants detained in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana to seek bond hearings while the legal dispute heads toward the Supreme Court.

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Looking for something to do this week? We got you covered. Attend a game night in Sherman Park; visit a health fair; head to a back to school bash; and more. Read the full story here: milwaukeenns.org/2026/08/02/5... #5ThingsToDo #LocalNews #Milwaukee

The fatal police shooting of Corey Durell Ruiz in Madison last week has sparked reactions throughout the state. Here’s what residents and advocates had to say about policing, social services and health care. milwaukeenns.org/2026/07/31/w...

It’s almost back-to-school time again, and organizations around Milwaukee are gearing up to give out school supplies and hundreds of backpacks. Whether you’re just looking for a backpack and supplies, need haircuts and braiding or are in search of summer fun, check out these events.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is preparing to implement new federal Medicaid work requirements that could put health insurance coverage at risk for tens of thousands of BadgerCare Plus members. The new requirements were created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Wisconsin's race for governor is coming into focus. As early voting begins ahead of the Aug. 11 primary, new Marquette Law School polling shows Madison state Rep. Francesca Hong expanding her lead in the Democratic primary.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We got you covered. Join a 5K run/walk; enjoy water-themed art; visit Black Arts Fest; and more. Read the full story here: milwaukeenns.org/2026/07/30/5... #5ThingsToDo #LocalNews #Milwaukee

The city is working on a proposed plan for the Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch to move into a new space as part of the redevelopment of the former Walmart building at Midtown Center, 14 blocks east from its current location at 3969 N. 74th St.

The city is working on a proposed plan for the Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch to move into a new space as part of the redevelopment of the former Walmart building at Midtown Center, 14 blocks east from its current location at 3969 N. 74th St.

The city is working on a proposed plan for the Milwaukee Public Library Capitol Branch to move into a new space as part of the redevelopment of the former Walmart building at Midtown Center, 14 blocks east from its current location at 3969 N. 74th St.

If you're voting by mail in Wisconsin this fall, don't wait until the last minute. State election officials are urging voters to return absentee ballots as early as possible, citing the potential for mail delivery delays ahead of the 2026 midterms.

In a world that’s quickly evolving with technology, community members orchestrated a summer camp for 15 Milwaukee teens to solve real-world challenges by creating their own apps with the use of artificial intelligence. Read the full story here: milwaukeenns.org/2026/07/26/m...

What if the next generation of nurses, surgical techs and respiratory therapists is already working in hospitals?

Looking for something to do this week? We got you covered. Attend a neighborhood meeting; honor doulas, birthworkers and midwives; meet your new adoptable pet; and more. Read the full story here: milwaukeenns.org/2026/07/26/5... #5ThingsToDo #LocalNews #Milwaukee

MPS has to cut $3.5 million from transportation, and it's spending the next year figuring out how. Read the full story here: buff.ly/gZp0T7R

Wisconsin officials are warning injured workers about a sophisticated scam targeting Spanish-speaking workers.

Looking for something to do this weekend? We got you covered. Check out lowriders; enjoy a community picnic; get a free backpack and supplies; and more. Read the full story here: milwaukeenns.org/2026/07/23/5... #5ThingsToDo #LocalNews #Milwaukee

Residents impacted by April’s storms and flooding can now receive in-person help on weekdays at a Disaster Recovery Center in the Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Road. #Milwaukee #FEMA #Flooding #LocalNews #SBA

Disaster Recovery Center for flooding support now open in Milwaukee County

Residents in need of support can now apply for FEMA individual assistance in person at a Disaster Recovery Center, or for low-interest loans at a Business Recovery Center.

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Free concerts abound in Milwaukee during summer, and this year is no different. Check out these opportunities to get out in the community and enjoy live music in Sherman Park, Havenwoods, Harambee, Washington Park and more neighborhoods. Read the full story here: buff.ly/pgTqPdZ #LocalNews

Local nonprofit Food for Health is on a mission to provide healthy meals to the community. #HealthyFood #LocalNews #Milwaukee

The fight to control Wisconsin's Legislature is entering a critical new phase.  The Aug. 11 primary will shape November matchups in some of the state's most closely watched races. Democrats are aiming to flip both the Assembly and Senate, but need particularly large gains in the Assembly to do so.

The district will have to weigh questions like safety and reliability as both agencies face multimillion-dollar budget deficits and are overhauling their transportation systems. Read the full story here: buff.ly/R9HXhgW

If you or anyone you know has applied for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, or HACM, Public Housing and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists, you must now confirm you want to stay on those lists. #Housing #LocalNews #Milwaukee