What do you do when the Parole Commission says you’re lying? Following up with Derek Williams
Derek Williams disputes the conclusion of the Wisconsin Parole Commission that he was dishonest. He says the setback slowed his progress toward parole.
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Economic Development
Nearly every state funds hands-on job training in high schools. Why not Wisconsin?
Whether students have access to career and technical education courses largely depends on if their school district can pay for them. That’s because Wisconsin is one of just five states that don’t dedicate state funding to these programs in public schools.
Education
‘That is not your job’: These students say school resource officers are overstepping their authority
We spoke to several Milwaukee Public Schools students who say some school resource officers are enforcing school rules instead of responding to crimes.
Health & WEllness
Will the McGovern Park Senior Center reopen?
The county’s Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning will discuss a $100,000 request to fund planning, designs and cost estimates for the future of the senior center on Thursday.
Housing
Months after historic flood, many in Milwaukee are still recovering
Last year, torrential rains caused flooding that impacted thousands of homes across the city. Now, a collaboration of groups is working on a long-term recovery plan.
Public Safety
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.
Arts and Recreation
The art of breathing: Inside the purposeful artistry of Anthony ‘Kashes’ Brewer
After leaving a tech career during the pandemic, Anthony “Kashes ” Brewer built an art studio rooted in breath, mental health and family.