Felony backlog in Milwaukee hit historic high during pandemic. It has continued to grow since then
Prosecutors and others cite various factors, including staff shortages, evidence backlogs and serious crime trends as reasons for the backlog.
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Economic Development
Looking for work? Here’s how Wisconsin’s job centers will help you for free
The state’s Department of Workforce Development runs dozens of job centers across Wisconsin, each staffed with people trained to help you in your quest for work. Here’s what to know.
Education
Measles is in Wisconsin. Are Milwaukee schools vulnerable?
Many Milwaukee schools have vaccination rates lower than the herd immunity threshold for measles. Officials say vaccinations are key to preventing an outbreak.
Health & WEllness
Can immigration officials access your Medicaid data? What it means for Wisconsin patients
Wisconsin is suing to block federal immigration officials from accessing Medicaid records. The dispute has sparked concerns over privacy and avoided health care.
Housing
‘I don’t like seeing older people struggle’: Seniors and advocates raise concerns
From Medicaid to housing, seniors and advocates gathered to make their voices heard at a public listening session led by the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging.
Public Safety
Fire and Police Commission and MPD to discuss facial recognition technology policy Thursday
Milwaukee police say technology has helped solve crimes, while some worry about other ways the tool could be used.
Arts and Recreation
Art that listens: Inside Milwaukee’s first bilingual art museum
Opened in 2024 by Ernesto “Neto” Atkinson, The Catacombs of Neto Art Museum was designed as a space for conversation and connection, but not silence.