Tracking Milwaukee: 4 takeaways on police license plate readers
The debate over automatic license plate readers often falls along familiar lines of public safety and privacy rights. Here’s what we learned during a Marquette University Law School panel Tuesday.
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Economic Development
MCTS introduces new transit network concepts as it deals with financial challenges
The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking the public to weigh in on two bus service concepts called “ridership” and “coverage,” which will impact daily commutes and the deficit.
Education
Franklin police to patrol Indian Community School following handgun incident
Franklin police will conduct regular patrols at Indian Community School when students return Monday, following a handgun threat against a staff member. The school is also adding private security and other support services.
Health & WEllness
How a fight to save Wisconsin’s Black babies keeps hitting a dead end
Five women in Wisconsin’s Black Caucus have a mission to end the state’s infant mortality crisis. They can’t get a hearing.
Housing
A new chapter: South Side family celebrates adoption of four children after closing their foster care license
McKenna and Celia Olson always knew they wanted to have a family after getting married. Through Wellpoint Care Network, the couple adopted four children, bringing their bittersweet journey as foster parents to 10 kids to an end and starting their next life chapter.
Public Safety
Will MPD use generative artificial intelligence?
Although the Milwaukee Police Department is not currently using generative AI, it already has official rules regarding its potential use. Some defense attorneys and advocates are raising questions about what this could mean for criminal cases.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 21
Attend a panel on Flock camera surveillance; support United Community Center at a Walker’s Point brewery fundraiser; shop local produce; and more.