News across Washington County
At least a dozen graves of Milwaukee Indian boarding school students uncovered
For generations, much of this history was nearly lost. Researchers have now identified 14 girls who died while attending a federally funded Indian boarding school in Milwaukee in the late 1800s — many buried in unmarked or poorly marked graves.
Photo gallery – Walk to End Alzheimer’s
More than 300 people participated in Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Regner Park. Participants carried brightly colored flowers with petals that caught the sun. Each color representing a family member who suffered Alzheimer’s. [espro-slider id=668] “My mother passed away…
Christian Women in Action breakfast is today, October 3, 2026
West Bend, Wi – Christian Women In Action, a ministry for men and women, invite you to a CWIA WI Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with guest speaker Brian Mason. Brian Mason Shares His Journey to Christ For Brian Mason, faith was something he grew up with. Raised Catholic,…
Large Crowd Attends Rain-Soaked Groundbreaking for Stella’s Playground
A mother’s pledge after her daughter’s brain tumor sparks Milwaukee’s first fully inclusive play space.
Post From Community: Curally funds $10,000 in new scholarships for Alverno College Nursing Program
The annual scholarship will provide five Alverno students with tuition support and on-site clinical experience with Curally client organizations.
Christian Women In Action Breakfast is October 3, 2026 with guest speaker Brian Mason
West Bend, Wi – Christian Women In Action, a ministry for men and women, invite you to a CWIA WI Breakfast on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with guest speaker Brian Mason. Brian Mason Shares His Journey to Christ For Brian Mason, faith was something he grew up with. Raised Catholic,…
Post From Community: Doing Sober October? Milwaukee built its own guide to alcohol-free drinks
Sober October starts Oct. 1, and Milwaukee has more great non-alcoholic drinks than most people realize.
Hundreds of volunteers kick off 2026 United Way of Washington Co. campaign with food drive
Washington Co., Wi – Hundreds of volunteers from across Washington County gathered Tuesday afternoon for a food-packing event to help support United Way of Washington County. This was the United Way’s 90th annual campaign that featured a high-energy volunteer event where more…
Wisconsin Farmers, Workers will Speak Up on Trade Concerns during G20 Meeting in Milwaukee
Did you know the G20 trade ministers are meeting in Milwaukee this week? Leaders from some of the world’s largest economies will be greeted with a prepared message from Wisconsin farmers and union workers: trade policy is not just about international negotiations. It affects what…
Inside the NNS Newsroom: Meet our O’Brien intern Mikey Severson
Mikey Severson is joining Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service as an O'Brien Intern focused on youth homelessness.
United Way of Washington Co. partners with Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing for community-wide food drive | By Katelyn Schotzko
Washington Co., Wi – United Way of Washington County is teaming up with Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing for a community-wide food drive to help stock local food pantries and support neighbors facing food insecurity across Washington County, WI. Through September 29, community…
Bread of Healing Clinic prepares for more uninsured Milwaukeeans after Medicaid changes
The clinic provides free and low-cost healthcare to Milwaukee residents. Now, with changes to Medicaid, it's preparing for an influx of patients and asking the community for help.