Update: Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office decides against using facial recognition technology
The Sheriff’s Office cited valid concerns from advocates about the use of the technology to obtain data, but left open the door for its use in the future.
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Economic Development
Sam’s Place on King Drive will close its doors Friday
After five years in business, Sam’s Place Jazz Cafe is closing due to economic challenges. Customers have a last chance to visit on Friday.
Education
Carmen Northwest’s move to Harambee brings new possibilities for students and the neighborhood, school leaders say
The school envisions partnerships with local businesses and other collaborations when the school moves to its new building in July.
Health & WEllness
Registration opens this week for Milwaukee youth sports classes
Learn how to dribble a basketball, swing a golf club and more with these low-cost Milwaukee Recreation sports classes.
Housing
Dominican Center aims to maintain services for residents as agency restructures
Dominican Center eliminated some staff positions in January as part of restructuring, but wants to add new positions. Some residents are asking for more transparency on the changes.
Public Safety
Critics still wary of facial recognition technology use by law enforcement
Residents and others are still raising concerns over the potential use of the controversial technology. MPD says it no longer plans to use the technology, and also announced the suspension of an officer for improper use of a different tracking technology.
Arts and Recreation
Here are the Black and Brown headliners at Summerfest this year
Black and Brown artists will be performing across various stages at Summerfest. Here’s a lineup of the headliners and when you can see them.