Nearly 10 years after Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police Department officer, his family is still fighting for change.
$100,000 grant will allow Milwaukee nonprofit to serve more sexually exploited women
A $100,000 grant from the City of Milwaukee will help Inner Beauty Center increase staffing and provide additional support for sexually exploited women.
Hunger Task Force’s Sherrie Tussler’s nontraditional approach to fighting hunger
Sherrie Tussler has led the Hunger Task Force for 26 years. She will be retiring in June.
Milwaukee agencies that serve crime victims push for more state support
Agencies throughout Wisconsin, including in Milwaukee, use federal dollars to provide services to victims of crimes. Funding will be decreasing soon, and organizations are advocating for more support.
Overdose deaths highest among African Americans in Milwaukee County
African Americans comprise 40% of victims of fatal drug overdoses in Milwaukee County, with 73% of those deaths involving cocaine.
Can a mental health diagnosis change the course of one incarcerated man’s life? His supporters hope so.
Jeff Monday, principal at Marquette University High School, wants to bring attention to the case of his former student, Marquis Gilliam, and ultimately bring him back home from prison.
What do you think about the traffic-calming measures in Milwaukee? Residents speak out
Some Milwaukee residents are frustrated by the curb extensions, traffic-calming poles and other changes, which have slowed traffic.
In their own words: Milwaukee County youth commissioners reflect on their first year of service
After years of absence, the Milwaukee County Youth Commission has been re-established. Its co-chairs share their thoughts on the accomplishments and lessons of 2023.
Uptick in violence has Milwaukee’s trans community on high alert
Members of the trans community, who already feel targeted by lawmakers, say they are worried about their health and safety as acts of violence increase against them.
OPINION: How do we keep our neighborhoods safe? Three youths share their solutions.
Earlier this year, Safe & Sound hosted an essay contest and asked young people to share how to keep communities safe. Here are the winners and their essays.
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