News across Greater Milwaukee
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.
How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists
The deal over David Drake’s ceramics could shape how museums treat the work and heirs of enslaved artisans nationwide.
Post From Community: From Stein to stage: Wisconsin Classic Stage’s Milwaukee premiere of “Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights”
A soul sold for electric light. Stein's fever-dream operetta dismantles the Faust legend and rebuilds it as pure incantation. Directed by Cole Castine.
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…
Checotas Lead Record Endowment Boost For Milwaukee Rep Theater
Couple’s challenge gift and 38 matching donors deliver $12.54 million for productions and programs.
MAM’s New Show Reveals The Ideas Behind Shaker Simplicity
An immersive exhibition pairs historic benches, stoves and textiles with bold contemporary installations.
Post From Community: Free Milwaukee Paranormal Conference (MKE Paracon) — Oct. 17 book launch
Local historian Allison Jornlin will launch her new book "In the Shadow of City Hall," a collection of true Milwaukee ghost stories, with a talk and book signing.
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.
East Side Starbucks Closes, Again
Chain closes Lower East Side shop as part of 250-store downsizing.
Honey Grove celebrates 70 years in business
West Bend, Wi – Every business hopes to have a good run. Honey Grove Ice Cream has had a pretty sweet one. In 2026, the West Bend business, now called Honey Grove Apiaries, 2500 S. River Road, is celebrating 70 years of scooping ice cream, selling honey and becoming part of the…