Milwaukee, WI
$250k in grants awarded to Wisconsin nonprofits by Milwaukee Bucks Foundation
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Milwaukee Bucks Basis introduced will probably be distributing $250,000 in grants to twenty Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations, a few of that are situated in Dane County.
The Boys and Ladies Membership of Dane County, Wisconsin Conservation Voices and Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund are all primarily based right here in Madison.
That is a part of the Bucks’ summer time grant cycle which aligns with the Basis’s 5 pillars of well being and wellness, financial and particular person empowerment, schooling, civic engagement and legal justice and legislation reform, in response to the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks go on to say that these grants will go towards funding youth sports activities, professional bono civil authorized support, remedy for marginalized teams, youth empowerment programming and environmental change.
“We’re thrilled to have the chance to supply grants to those 20 organizations, whose laborious work and dedication to the group we wish to amplify and help,” mentioned Milwaukee Bucks Basis Govt Director Arvind Gopalratnam. “We look ahead to strengthening our relationship with these grantee recipients in order that collectively, we are able to proceed to make a optimistic affect on our group.”
This comes only a day after the Packers Basis introduced their grants for the summer time on Monday.
A reception panel and dialogue shall be held in celebration of those organizations on Thursday, August 11 at Fiserv Discussion board.
Right here is the complete record supplied by the Milwaukee Bucks Basis (wording theirs):
- 100 Black Males of Better Milwaukee, a company devoted to creating motivational environments and overcoming cultural and monetary obstacles for African-American youth, is receiving a grant to assist fund its 100 Summer time Academy.
- All Fingers Boatworks creates a chance for younger individuals to advertise youth improvement, STEM understandings, character development, and craftmanship by means of boat constructing. The Bucks Basis is supporting normal working efforts for All Fingers Boatworks to proceed its work supporting Milwaukee youth in a novel means.
- Black House, a company that works to destigmatize psychological well being and supply free group therapeutic experiences for Black and Brown communities, is receiving funding to assist execute its Group Therapeutic Expertise classes.
- Boys and Ladies Membership of Dane County is a youth improvement group that works to empower the younger individuals of Dane County. Help from the Bucks Basis will go in direction of the Vel R. Phillips statue on the Wisconsin State Capitol.
- Groundwork goals to enhance the surroundings by means of community-based partnerships by selling environmental, financial and social well-being. The Bucks Basis is offering a grant to help its Greenspace Motion program.
- Maroon Calabash is a company that advantages Black birth-workers in Milwaukee County to observe liberatory Reproductive Justice. The Bucks Basis shall be offering funding to pilot the Little Elders Growers membership.
- Ma’Ruf, a Muslim nonprofit that’s devoted to enhancing the standard of life and well-being of disenfranchised and marginalized communities in Milwaukee, is receiving funding for its Inventive Writer Jam, Studying-Writing Jam and Inventive Illustrator Jam applications.
- Mentor Better Milwaukee is a program that establishes mentor and mentee relationships to enhance connections and improvement for Milwaukee youth. The Bucks Basis is offering a grant to help on the whole working.
- Milwaukee Public Libraries present the group with sources to assist individuals learn, study and join. It is going to be receiving a grant for its Tremendous Studying Summer time Studying Squad and Teen Summer time Problem applications.
- MYSA, a program that gives top quality sports activities applications for the younger individuals of Milwaukee, is receiving a grant for sports-based youth improvement applications.
- My Manner Out is a company that works with employers to supply jobs for previously incarcerated people. The Bucks Basis is offering funding for its Bridging the Tech Hole for Returning Residents program.
- PRISM gives entry to sources to develop sustained financial development and private achievement. PRISM is receiving a grant for its Brigade MKE program.
- Objective Pushed Sisters impacts the lives of younger girls by means of sisterhood, religion and empowerment. It’s receiving a grant for its It’s My Dad for Me program and Summer time Summit.
- The Benedict Heart works to assist girls within the legal justice system to allow them to reside safer and more healthy lives. Help from the Bucks Basis will go in direction of its pre-arrest diversion program.
- The Group, a company that works to develop and showcase the complete potential of these with a legal report, is receiving funding for its Correcting the Narrative marketing campaign.
- The Literacy Lab focuses on providing individualized studying instruction to kids from low-income households to additional their literacy and academic success. It is going to be receiving funding for the Main Males Fellowship program.
- True Skool makes use of hip-hop tradition as a optimistic and empowering pressure to supply alternatives to Milwaukee youth. True Skool is receiving funding for after faculty programming.
- Wisconsin Conservation Voices is a company that unites individuals to enhance public well being, shield pure sources and promote democracy in Wisconsin. The Bucks Basis is supporting the Wisconsin Native Vote Initiative, which focuses on enhancing insurance policies that affect Native communities’ entry to the polls.
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund supplies funding for professional bono civil authorized support to make sure equal entry to authorized help in Wisconsin. It’s receiving a grant for normal fund help.
- Wisconsin Voices, a company that focuses on eliminating racial, ethnic and different obstacles to realize democracy for all Wisconsin residents, is receiving funding for its Youth Advocates for Change program.
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Milwaukee, WI
MPD data: Homicides declined in 2024, but other crimes on the rise
MILWAUKEE — According to recently released data from the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), Milwaukee experienced a 39% drop in homicides from 2022 to 2024.
In 2022, the City of Milwaukee recorded a staggering 215 murders. In 2023, the city had 172 murders. In 2024, that number fell to 132 – the lowest the city has seen in five years.
Between 2023 and 2024, the city saw a 23% decrease in homicides.
MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman said that while the decline signaled progress, there is still much work to do.
“Yes, we had double-digit reductions, but it could be even more,” Norman said during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. “Many of those homicides involved kids with handguns, tragically using them against each other. It’s preventable and absolutely unacceptable.”
Despite the promising decline in homicides, other crime categories, including carjackings, auto thefts and robberies, saw increases compared to 2023.
Norman acknowledged the complexity of addressing these trends, noting that the department’s ability to respond is hindered by a staffing shortage.
Another issue dominating the public safety conversation is the role of school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Norman stated that discussions with school leaders are ongoing, but Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson expressed frustration with the financial burden falling on taxpayers.
“When you go to a restaurant and order a meal, the chef doesn’t prepare the meal and then pay the bill,” Johnson said. “That’s essentially what we’re being asked to do, and I think it’s wrong for taxpayers and the City of Milwaukee. We will continue working with MPS leadership to get this sorted out.”
Police staffing remains another critical challenge, according to the department. MPD fell short of its recruitment goals in 2024. Under a newly enacted state law, Milwaukee’s state funding is now tied to the city growing its police force over the next decade.
Milwaukee, WI
Predators Reassign Two to Milwaukee (AHL) | Nashville Predators
Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2025) – Nashville Predators General Manager Barry Trotz announced today that the team has reassigned forward Ozzy Wiesblatt and defenseman Kevin Gravel to Milwaukee (AHL).
Join us at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 16 for Preds Golden Hall Induction Night presented by Hunt Brothers® Pizza! This special night will see the franchise honor David Poile, Shea Weber and Pekka Rinne as they become officially inducted into the Preds Golden Hall’s inaugural class. Visit NashvillePredators.com for tickets and more information.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Parks is calling all swimmers!
It has started lifeguard training for the 2025 season, with a new “express training” session for college students during winter break.
The program kicked off at the Pulaski Park Indoor Pool. It is designed to make it easier than ever for college students who are home to earn their lifeguard certification.
Watch: Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students
Milwaukee County Parks launches lifeguard training for college students during winter break
Sessions run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a mandatory test Friday morning.
Those who pass and commit to the 2025 lifeguard corps this month and in February could win a $50 gift card.
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