A Northwestern Mutual oversample finds only 38% of Milwaukee adults feel financially secure, well below the national 50%; housing and inflation are chief drivers.

The Red Cross warns of an urgent shortfall as the Milwaukee County Zoo's 21st annual blood drive runs June 17 619; donors get free zoo admission and Summerfest tickets.

Sankofa House, a small Milwaukee recovery residence for people early in addiction recovery, is slated to lose county funding this August — residents fear displacement.