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We're a nonprofit news organization that has been focused on underserved neighborhoods in Milwaukee for 14 years. We aim to educate, celebrate and illuminate. Our website: https://milwaukeenns.org/

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has joined dozens of local and national news organizations in condemning the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort following their coverage of a January 18 protest at a church in Minneapolis.

#PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime #FirstAmendment
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Milwaukee is marking Black History Month with events that celebrate history, culture and community across the city.
Explore the full list of events here:
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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

#BlackHistoryMonth #Milwaukee #CommunityEvents
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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On Milwaukee’s North Side, a group of local handymen is teaching kids practical life skills while offering mentorship and support to families who often carry that responsibility alone.

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By Chesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Milwaukeeans are reacting strongly to the possibility that Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded before the NBA deadline on Feb. 5, 2026 with many pointing to his impact well beyond basketball.

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By Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee NNS
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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After trying church, therapy and other forms of self-help without finding relief, some Milwaukee residents turn to Angela Smith.

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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service is proud to join the very first Local News Day, taking place nationwide on April 9, 2026.

Let’s shine a light on the reporting that reflects Milwaukee’s neighborhoods and the people who make them thrive.

#LocalNewsDay #MilwaukeeNeighborhoods #CommunityJournalism
January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Milwaukee families can begin enrolling children in Milwaukee Public Schools kindergarten programs starting Saturday, Jan. 31.

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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

#Milwaukee #MPS #EarlyEducation #SchoolEnrollment
January 29, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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The U.S. Department of Education has resumed involuntary collections on federal student loans for borrowers in default, ending a pause that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Alex Klaus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Former Social Development Commission properties were sold at a sheriff’s auction Monday, marking another step in the agency’s long-running financial and legal challenges.

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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Drivers across Milwaukee should prepare for continued travel disruptions as major bridge projects move forward on the city’s Near South and Near West sides.

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By Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

#Milwaukee #Transportation
January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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In Milwaukee’s Martin Drive neighborhood, connection is built through everyday presence, shared spaces and neighbors looking out for one another.

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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Milwaukee organizations working with young people say recruiting Black male mentors remains a challenge, even as demand continues to grow.

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By Chesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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As concerns about immigration enforcement continue to circulate in some Wisconsin communities, advocates are urging residents to slow down...

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By Trisha Young and Devin Blake
Milwaukee NNS
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Arrests for reckless driving in Milwaukee rose sharply in 2025, according to data recently released by the Milwaukee Police Department.

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By Devin Blake
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

#Milwaukee #PublicSafety #RecklessDriving
January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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As temperatures drop below zero, homeless service providers across Milwaukee are increasing capacity and extending hours to keep people safe.

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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Refugee-serving nonprofits across Wisconsin are under growing financial strain, and the Hanan Relief Group is now facing difficult decisions.

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By PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The Dominican Center has reduced some staff positions as part of what its leadership describes as long-term sustainability planning.

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By Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

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January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The Social Development Commission is entering 2026 facing serious cash flow constraints, even as board members emphasize the agency still holds physical assets and unresolved claims tied to its long-term future.

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By Meredith Melland
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January 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Families, youth and community members gathered at the Milwaukee Public Library’s Martin Luther King Branch for a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration that included art, educational activities and community programming.

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By Jonathan Aguilar
January 20, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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A new state-funded program is helping reduce barriers to employment and daily mobility for Milwaukee students who cannot afford driver education.

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#Milwaukee #Education
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Community leaders and advocacy organizations in Milwaukee are urging residents to prepare for the possibility of increased ICE activity in Wisconsin, following recent unrest in Minneapolis and the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

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January 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Organizations across Milwaukee are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events that honor Dr. King’s legacy of service, justice and community building.

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By Meredith Melland | Photo by Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Homemade tamales and pozole brought neighbors together at Mitchell Park, turning a winter gathering into a celebration of culture, connection, and community care on Milwaukee’s South Side.

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By Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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A Milwaukee youth motorsports program is creating new access to racing, engineering and confidence for young riders who rarely see themselves represented in the sport.

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By Chesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

#MilwaukeeNNS
January 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A family owned floral shop on Milwaukee’s South Side is creating space for celebration, culture and connection in the city’s Latino community.

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By Jonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service

#Milwaukee #SmallBusiness #LatinoCommunity
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM