Milwaukee church helps flood victims replace appliances ahead of holidays
MILWAUKEE - Dozens of families still rebuilding from August’s historic flooding received unexpected help this week as Brentwood Church of Christ stepped in, just in time for the holidays. What we know:. For many whose basements filled with several feet of water, recovery has been slow, emotional and expensive....
Mapping Milwaukee’s racially restrictive housing covenants
For decades, racially restrictive covenants were a common part of Milwaukee-area home deeds. These covenants prohibited the sale of properties to non-white people. They have been illegal since the Fair Housing Act of 1968, but their legacy has contributed to the high segregation we see throughout the Milwaukee area...
Grand Opening of The Corliss Marks Milestone for Affordable Housing in Milwaukee
Tomorrow marks a pivotal moment for affordable housing in Wisconsin, as the grand opening of The Corliss is set to take place at 145 E. Becher St. At 11:30 a.m. tommorow, The Corliss will welcome elected officials, project partners, and members of the community to witness the debut of what's being deemed the largest...
Fired MATC employees file discrimination complaints
A group of people fired from MATC's now-defunct DEI/Multicultural Services Department have filed state discrimination complaints.
Landlord Accused of Killing Tenant and Mother Witness in Milwaukee Eviction Confrontation
Milwaukee, WI – A landlord who was attempting to evict his tenant is now facing multiple homicide charges after authorities say he fatally shot the tenant and then killed a mother who witnessed the attack. The disturbing series of events, detailed in a criminal complaint, has shaken the surrounding neighborhood and...
Haunted History of the School and of Brookfield
Some say the past never truly leaves… come with me and explore the world of the unknown, a world where ghosts and ghost hunters become real. Many know the story of the school ghost in rooms 2026 and room 2010. In this paper, you’ll find interviews from real paranormal investigator groups and stories about places you...
Sister mourns loss of sibling in deadly Milwaukee apartment fire, calls for stronger safety...
A Milwaukee woman is grieving the loss of her sister and brother-in-law after a deadly apartment fire near 1st and Layton last week, while calling for stronger fire safety regulations in older buildings. Kayleen Blake, 74, died from smoke inhalation and burns suffered in the Saturday fire that also killed...
Families honor traffic victims and demand safer roads in Milwaukee
Through tears and memories, victims and loved ones who’ve been impacted by road traffic violence gathered on the first floor of Century City Tower, 4201 N. 27th St., in Milwaukee on Nov. 15. They were there to share stories and find both solidarity and healing during a vigil for...
Riverside HS staff member arrested over alleged abuse of student
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police arrested a staff member at Riverside University High School over the alleged abuse of an 18-year-old student with intellectual and physical disabilities. MPD says the 39-year-old paraprofessional hit the student on Nov. 12; medical attention was not needed for the student. In a...
89-year-old Milwaukee woman charged in hit-and-run that injured 10-year-old
An 89-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that sent a 10-year-old Cudahy girl to the hospital in October.
