Eyewitness says jail officials ignored initial pleas for help for man who died in custody last week
The man disputes the account provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of Kourtney Edwards at the county jail last Tuesday.
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Economic Development
Oracle drops lawsuit challenging Wisconsin data center credit rules
The credit requirements, designed to protect We Energies customers from financial risks, now stand unchallenged.
Education
Leaders react to federal investigation into whether MPS considers race when disciplining students
Local leaders and educators are seeking clarity on the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation into whether Milwaukee Public Schools considers race when disciplining students.
Health & WEllness
Residents have one more week to apply for federal assistance for April flooding
Aug. 31 is the deadline for residents impacted by April’s storms and flooding to apply for FEMA individual assistance, federal disaster unemployment assistance and physical property damage loans.
Housing
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Why we remember when others move on
We chose to dedicate our newsroom to a massive, in-depth retrospective because we believe our neighbors deserve more than selective memory.
Public Safety
In-jail death raises familiar questions
A 45-year-old man died Tuesday morning while in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail. Some are questioning whether his death was the result of negligence, and also what can be done to prevent similar incidents.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 24
Learn computer basics; connect with Harambee neighbors; play pickleball; and more.