The Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at Memorial Hall in Racine, Wis., and holds a roundtable at a Black-owned business.

Geneva Lake in southeast Wisconsin is one of the state’s most popular tourist and boating destinations. Recently an unwanted guest was discovered. Scientists and local groups are grappling with the first-documented invasive quagga mussels in a Wisconsin inland lake.

And "The West Wing" cast fires up Democratic get out the early vote volunteers in Waukesha.

Through a new effort, called Pints and Patriotism, advocacy groups are bringing together veterans in swing states around the country, including in Wisconsin, to talk about — and advance— democracy, over beers.

As the Democratic presidential nominee holds a no-media meeting with some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, hundreds outside protest or take in the scene.

WUWM visited a basement workshop in Menomonee Falls and a beverage plant in Random Lake to see two of the four finalists in a statewide innovation contest.

We look at why the area matters, vote-wise, in this year's battle with Republicans.

The theater in Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin home appears to rise naturally from its sloped surroundings in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Yet shoring up and upgrading the Hillside Theater over the past five years has been a gargantuan and expensive task.

Come Nov. 5, Milwaukee County voters will elect a new district attorney. John Chisholm has been in the role since 2007. Ahead of his departure, Chisholm sits down for an interview with WUWM.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on a budget veto by Gov. Tony Evers that would affect school funding through 2425.

Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Juneau, Wis., as Democrats offer various counterarguments.

A UWM expert says cross-party endorsements may help, but only to a point.

How much should customers have to pay for energy? That was the topic of hearings in downtown Milwaukee.

Both the Republican presidential candidate and the Second Gentleman spoke in battleground Milwaukee Tuesday.

The New York Mets are back in town for a best-of-three Wild Card series. Can the Brewers win, and move on? Fans weigh in.

Homeowners and businesses could see double-digit increases over two years. The utility says the money could reduce power outages and fuel more renewable energy.

Wisconsin plays a pivotal role in the presidential election. That’s one of the reasons why the Wisconsin Historical Society is collecting political artifacts this election year.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court restored use of absentee ballot drop boxes in July, but did not require communities to use them.

Grain elevators once were commonplace across the country. Now they're few and far between. Despite all odds, one granary dating back to 1901 is coming back to life in Door County along Sturgeon Bay’s waterfront.

Two joint councils representing 18,000 Teamsters members in Wisconsin support the Democratic ticket.

Milwaukee civil rights pioneer and politician Vel Phillips is now the first African American woman to have a monument on the Wisconsin State Capitol grounds. It’s one step toward making Wisconsin’s public art more representative of its rich, diverse history.

Murals help tell the less-documented stories of the diverse people that make up Milwaukee.

We talk to northern Wisconsin voters as Democratic Vice President candidate Tim Walz makes a swing through the area.

For the first part of WUWM's new series "Reflections of Representation," we walk through Juneau park to visit some of Milwaukee's first monuments.

In Wisconsin, a growing number of conservatives who dislike Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are thinking about whether they could actually vote for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

The city’s Environmental Collaboration Office just launched a new initiative to tackle food waste, food insecurity and climate change.

Dozens of public housing residents continue to voice their grievances with the Milwaukee Housing Authority. For years, residents have made thousands of complaints about public safety, maintenance, accessibility and bed bugs.

How will farmers cope with the environmental stresses of climate change? There’s momentum to grow crops indoors in urban settings. We visit Hundred Acres, an indoor farm in Milwaukee's 30th Street Corridor.

The blowing of a traditional horn outside the Jewish Community Center highlights a month of reflection about the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and their aftermath.

Establishing a new nut industry has been a tough nut to crack. But experts say the crop could diversify agricultural economies and bring environmental benefits to depleted farmland.

Work is underway to create more resilient food production systems in the face of climate change. That includes within the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin.

Partly for environmental reasons, the Zoo has been selling off its two coal-burning iron horses and replacing them with two more diesel-powered ones this year.

A pay-what-you-can café in the Sherman Park neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, relies on locally grown and donated produce. It’s a model its creators believe can be easily replicated.

A pay-what-you-can café in the Sherman Park neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, relies on locally grown and donated produce. It’s a model its creators believe can be easily replicated.

The money for renewable energy will help Dairyland Power Cooperative purchase energy from four solar farms and four wind farms.

The Teamsters are one union that has yet to endorse a presidential candidate, but some local members are talking about the contest.

At a recent meeting in Glendale, WI, members of the AANHPI Coalition for Harris spoke about their hopes for a Harris presidency.

During a Wisconsin campaign stop Thursday night, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promoted a plan to help in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. But Democrats question his sincerity.

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s newest four-year training program aims to increase the number of physicians who choose to practice medicine in Milwaukee and specifically care for underserved, at-risk populations in the city.

Democratic Party offices around Wisconsin have been fielding a surge of requests for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz yard signs, but they've had to tell eager supporters that they don't have them yet due to the late change in the Democratic party ticket.

The Wisconsin Election Commission rejects efforts to knock Kennedy, West and Stein off the November ballot.

Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt says the new chargers are planned to fill gaps in the existing charging network.

Members of Hephatha Lutheran Church are using data to make informed decisions about their respiratory health. The data comes from a growing network of sensors across the city’s elementary schools.

The Green Party says its newly hired lawyer will be racing Friday to meet a State Supreme Court deadline issued Thursday for responding to a legal request by Democrats.

A portrait project that tells the stories of people’s connection to hoop earrings is opening at the Racine Art Museum at the end of the month.

As urged by Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Cory Booker, delegates to the Democratic National Convention anticipate being busy for candidates this fall.

Vice President Kamala Harris and two candidates for vice president, Tim Walz (Democrat) and JD Vance (Republican), all campaigned in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

You may have noticed swarms of dragonflies along the Lake Michigan shoreline in recent weeks. Resident dragonflies and migrating ones are converging on the landscape.

Major rallies are expected near the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Milwaukee will be represented.

Wisconsin Native Vote sponsored a Brewers tailgate Thursday, saying it wanted to do something fun to promote its ongoing effort to encourage Native Americans in Wisconsin to vote.

The police shooting of Jacob Blake, and the subsequent killings of two protesters, Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber, and the injury of a third by then-Illinois resident Kyle Rittenhouse two days later sparked outrage and political divisions in Kenosha. Where are voters now?

The Republican-proposed constitutional amendments, which Gov. Tony Evers called an attempted 'power grab' on handing out federal money, were rejected by about 15 percentage points.

In the Aug. 13 primary election, incumbent Rep. Ryan Clancy faces a challenge from fellow Democrat Jarrod Anderson.

August 11 will mark Milwaukee Water Commons’ tenth annual We Are Water celebration at the newly restored McKinley Beach.

This year marks the ten year anniversary of Black Arts MKE, a non-profit aimed at increasing the availability and quality of African American arts and culture.

The August release of the Marquette Law School poll shows some important shifts in the race, but as is often the case, Wisconsin looks narrowly divided in the presidential race.

The Democratic ticket held a rally in Eau Claire, and GOP VP nominee J.D. Vance was also in the city.

Eau Claire residents react to the new Democratic ticket and the arrival of GOP VP hopeful J.D. Vance.

Woodworking is not traditionally a woman’s field — especially among women of color — but one Milwaukee native is defying the odds. Tonda Thompson is setting up shop, including her own sawmill, in the Harambee neighborhood.

The proposed state constitutional amendments would give the legislature more say-so over spending federal dollars.

Ever since the proliferation of election denialism and the threats that it spurred, local groups have been working to equip people with information to counteract it.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited a federally-supported port facility in Manitowoc on Tuesday, and on Wednesday, he made two stops in Milwaukee that were open to the news media. Buttigieg hailed Biden Administration infrastructure spending but didn't discuss the Democratic ticket.

A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin as she opened her Democratic political case against Republican former President Donald Trump. In her first rally since locking up the presidential nomination, she said Tuesday that in the November election against Trump, “it's a choice between freedom and chaos.”

Milwaukee Riverkeeper is a local nonprofit that’s been striving to achieve swimmable and fishable waters for nearly 30 years. “Cleanup” is Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s middle name. Now, it’s adding a couple of high-tech tools to its arsenal.

Monday, July 22, was Climate Emergency Day. Young people joined a chorus of people in cities around the world — calling for climate action. That includes a group that gathered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wauwatosa resident David Stack was among the several thousand volunteers who helped the Republican National Convention run smoothly last week. Stack might not seem like the guy who’d raise his hand to volunteer at the huge GOP event. The self-described progressive leans Democrat.

On the last day of the RNC, people rallied in Milwaukee, speaking out against police violence. They called for justice for Samuel ‘Jah’ Sharpe Jr., who was shot and killed by police earlier this week, and D’Vontaye Mitchell, who was killed after being restrained by hotel security guards in June.

The GOP presidential candidate tries to leave on good terms with the city of Milwaukee and state of Wisconsin.

Past statements and action by the Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance have raised concerns here and abroad.

Restaurants and businesses inside the RNC's soft perimeter expected to see an economic boon this week. So far, the only economic impact has been bad business.

Officials say police officers have shot and killed a person in Milwaukee about five blocks outside of the Republican National Convention’s outer security perimeter.

Eric Hovde, a leading Republican challenging Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin this year, speaks at the RNC.

Temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees Monday, but that didn’t stop people from turning out by the thousands for a demonstration downtown. The Coalition to March on the RNC hosted a rally in Red Arrow Park in protest of the Republican National Convention.

Delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee are excited to envision a future under the direction of former President Donald Trump.

A Sunday ceremony outside American Family Field is bittersweet for relatives.

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman details how the department trained and prepped for the Republican National Convention.

As delegates and other visitors streamed into town over the weekend for the Republican National Convention, a welcome party drew thousands of guests, and also some detractors, to the Summerfest grounds.

Local and national interfaith leaders gathered for a rally to promote the We All Belong campaign in Milwaukee Sunday. The campaign aims to protect democracy and reject white Christian nationalism.

The Republican National Convention is finally set to kick off in Milwaukee next week. Some folks are highly anticipating it, while some others wish it wasn’t happening here.

It's a combination of efforts in the cities, suburbs and rural areas, but it all comes down to closing in on those margins.

Politics aside, Milwaukee is out to demonstrate its ability to host the RNC and future major events. City and civic leaders are touting the beauty of our lakefront and the vibrancy of Milwaukee’s arts, entertainment and dining scene. Meanwhile, there are more basic components to consider — including how we manage waste.

The Republican National Convention is less than a week away, and many bus riders are figuring out how they’ll get around the city with bus service changes and delays.

Fifteen public and private-sector Wisconsin partners promise more health care and jobs.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) urged support for President Biden, and many in his audiences seemed ready to give Biden another chance.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at a roundtable Thursday in Milwaukee at the ATU 998 hall.

Northwestern Mutual recently awarded its second cohort of nine Milwaukee area high school graduates with scholarships to attend Historically Black Colleges & Universities, or HBCUs.

Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell issued a temporary injunction Tuesday that allows voters who self-certify that they can't read or mark a paper ballot without assistance to request absentee ballots via email for the November presidential election.

Health activists say the tobacco products industry continues to target Black communities.

Folks living near Lake Superior have their eyes on an issue some fear could damage their regions water-rich ecosystems: the rerouting of a crude oil pipeline.

As the Republican National Convention approaches, 15 Milwaukee high school students are being trained to welcome the attendees of the national event.

The Milwaukee School Board approved a corrective action plan and a $1.5 billion proposed budget for next school year at a special board meeting Thursday.

The new fish passage in Glendale could help lake sturgeon spawn upstream as they once did, generations ago.

As climate change fuels more wildfires, last year's spate of air quality alerts led state agencies to make changes and build new partnerships in anticipation of more smoky summers.

Jewish groups and representatives are concerned that the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel are not acknowledged.

There was a lot of praise for President Joe Biden at the weekend convention in Milwaukee, but he remains basically tied with Trump. Delegates offer campaign advice to Biden.

The U.S. Secret Service has announced some of its security plans in preparation for the RNC. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the city regarding protest rights during the event.

The former warden and eight other correctional staff could face prison time, but a defense attorney argues otherwise.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley resigned early Tuesday morning, after an hours-long closed-door school board meeting. The board was facing growing calls from the community to fire Posley over late financial reports.

At the Milwaukee Public Museum, millions of artifacts that aren’t on display are stored in back-room drawers and cabinets. As part of our series, Behind the Scenes at MPM, we’ll explore the zoology department’s vast bird collection.

The Borealis train has arrived, and rail enthusiasts hope trains to Madison and Green Bay are moving closer.

With the presidential and various state and local elections on the horizon, we hear from Milwaukee area voters who are concerned about environmental challenges and what candidates will do to tackle them. This segment begins a new series we're calling "Politics through the Prism of the Environment."

Delegate's request for Rejani Raveendran to speak is rejected.

Win elections or fight against all abortions? That's the choice as some see it.

Harris discusses ways to expand economic opportunity for the underserved.

At UW-Milwaukee, leadership and pro-Palestinian protesters came to an agreement to remove an encampment this week. But some staff and Jewish groups have criticized how the university handled the situation.

The state's high court holds oral arguments on a case that could bring back the boxes.

Communities around the state are grappling with PFAS contamination, including the Town of Peshtigo. Now residents hope the attention of the Environmental Protection Agency and its recent designation of two of the most studied forever chemicals as “hazardous substances" will lead to solutions for their town.

The State Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Monday morning in a case that attempts to bring absentee ballot drop boxes back to Wisconsin.

The President of the United States and president of a huge corporation promise investments and jobs in Mount Pleasant and Milwaukee.

Milwaukee recently hosted the inaugural Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit. It’s aimed at promoting careers in the medical field for Black youth.

Fourteen-year-old Acie Holland III saved the lives of 20 students and their bus driver from what could’ve been a terrible accident. The driver was in medical distress, so the 8th grader took the wheel and was able to park the bus safely.

Former President Donald Trump says a recent influx of immigrants is to blame for a budget shortfall in a Wisconsin town. City officials have a different take on what's happening.

Craig Counsell left to manage the Cubs. Pat Murphy has the Brewers battling for first place anyway.

Every day, thousands of people visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to see the animals they love — whether it’s the adorable otters, roaring tigers or giant elephants. These animals live their lives on display, but most of us don’t know what happens after they die.

The likely GOP presidential nominee talks about Master Lock closing and inflation concerns of a restaurant owner.

"You profit from our work, now recognize our humanity," assert immigrants' and workers' rights advocates on May Day in Milwaukee, the international day of the worker.

A UWM scientist has been monitoring shrubs along with trees in Downer Woods since 2017. Now her research is being folded in with that of scientists across the Great Lakes. Together, they're exploring stresses being felt by ecosystems within the basin.

The movement on college campuses to support Palestine came to Milwaukee and Madison on Monday, April 29.

In northeastern Wisconsin, a young program called “Medicine Fish” is connecting Menominee tribal youth to nature. Fly fishing was the first tool. Now, buffalo are being reintroduced to heal both the land and people.

One of the buses damaged in a reckless driving incident, a battery-electric model, could take a long time to replace.

The Green Bay Correctional Institution is the target of an unusual roundtable at the state Capitol.

In 1970, an environmental movement unfolded and it resulted in calls for action. We meet several people who were part of what would be a pivotal environmental event.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has a leg injury, but Bucks guard Damian Lillard picks up the slack.

The Stewardship program is the focus, but there could be wider implications.

The women say a national abortion ban could be enacted if Republican Donald Trump wins in November.

If you've never seen a lake sturgeon, the ancient species might take your breath away. On Wolf River in Outagamie County, the giant, torpedo-shaped fish are making their way upstream. Conservation efforts and public engagement are on display.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley says she won't seek another term next year, setting up a high-stakes fight for control of the battleground state’s highest court.

The EPA established strict limits on several of the manmade chemicals in drinking water, while in Wisconsin, lawmakers continue to butt heads on how to attack PFAS contamination around the state.

The film centers a little on former UW-Madison Professor Davis and a lot about a music education foundation he created.

Jodi Habush Sinykin attracts prominent Democrats as she tries to unseat Republican state Sen. Duey Stroebel in the 8th District.

President Biden visited Madison on Monday, where he detailed new plans for federal student loan reform.

There was a lot of excitement yesterday. Parts of the country experienced a spectacular solar eclipse, and although Milwaukee wasn’t a prime location, plenty of people reveled in the experience.

Heavy rains hammered our region this week, causing pressure on the MMSD sewage treatment plant, which couldn’t keep up with the demand. As a result, the MMSD discharged water and sewage into area rivers to prevent wastewater from backing up into basements.

Beloit’s network of air monitors was born of a grassroots effort to connect the dots between planet-warming fossil fuels and the community’s health.

The Midwest Gaming Classic is an annual trade show in Milwaukee that features pinball tables, gaming consoles and hundreds of vendors. Before the event saw crowds of over 20,000, it started in the basement of the Boy Scouts Service Center over 20 years ago.

After closing his restaurant, Lao chef Alex Hanesakda returns to pop-up kitchens with purpose — and a new smoker.

Superintendent Keith Posley thanked voters at a press conference Wednesday. He said the referendum will make up for insufficient state funding, and prevent cuts to schools.

Unofficial results show 51% of votes in favor of the referendum and 49% against.

Former President Donald Trump hosted a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday, the state's spring general election day.

Brewers say drive in, then pay online or activate your pre-paid pass.

Before Wisconsin residents head to the polls on April 2 for the spring general election, we wanted to know what is and isn’t allowed when voting in person at your polling place.

Wisconsin's presidential primary and numerous local elections around the state will be the first major test of some get out the vote campaigns this year. That includes one attempting to get more Native Americans to the ballot box.

A consistent message to the Cabinet member: Listen to community needs for clean energy projects.

On April 2, many Wisconsinites will vote for school board members. The partisan makeup of the Elmbrook school district in Waukesha County hinges on this election.

On April 2, Milwaukee residents will vote for mayor and common council members. So, how much power do those local officials have to affect environmental policies and practices?

A substitute resolution drops references to genocide during the Middle East conflict.

A walk through Beulah Brinton's house reveals how she helped bring the Bay View neighborhood together in its early history.

Complaint alleging freeway expansion having disproportionate impact on communities of color pending.

Whether it’s by mail, online or in-person, there are many ways for first-time voters and new residents to register to vote for the upcoming spring election. But some deadlines are coming up fast — people have until this Wednesday, March 13, to register to vote by mail or online.

WUWM visited the Conservatory to learn how they’re addressing the diversity gap in music education.

Wisconsinites will vote on two constitutional amendments related to how elections are run in the state. They were added to the ballots by Republican lawmakers who have concerns about election administration.

A coalition that wants to hold protests hopes for additional changes to the proposed ordinance.

The American Birkebeiner is a cross country skier’s dream and means a lot to the local economy. Last month, organizers pulled off the event — despite Wisconsin’s warmest, largely snowless winter.

Some people have enjoyed the warm winter we just experienced — not having to bundle up or shovel as much, and perhaps having lower energy bills. Others recognize the temperatures as a very real sign of climate change. And as a result, they’re more determined than ever to reduce their carbon footprint.

We Energies has reduction targets, but consumer and advocacy groups are watching closely.

Nearly $40 million in federal "Reconnecting Communities" funding is coming for two major projects.

Climate change is eroding the ways and wonders of winter life, which have shaped the identities of generations of Wisconsinites. During the state's warmest winter on record, the season's devotees found ways to make the most of the weird weather.

Lake Michigan is teeming with life. But over time, its food web — from the smallest plankton to the largest fish — has been impacted. Overfishing and waves of invasive species have taken their toll. Now, climate change is flexing its muscles in the Lake Michigan ecosystem. On land, we’ve felt and seen it during what’s been the warmest winter on record.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it needs to know which Assembly district lines apply.

One sign of warming winters: the Great Lakes have lost a quarter of their ice cover in the last 50 years. It raises the possibility of an extended shipping season on the lakes.

The poultry industry dreads avian influenza, but migratory and sea birds are succumbing to the virus in alarming numbers. Concern is rising not only about avian health but also about human health. How are our warming winters factoring into the problem?

Enrollment has declined, but students say the Waukesha campus has helped many.

“When it’s nice enough that you want to go out, so do the ticks.”

A pest survey serves Wisconsin's 11 tribes, monitoring forests that weren't previously included in state-run surveys.

Experts say Wisconsin is feeling the impacts of climate change. In fact, it’s all but certain that on Friday, March 8, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will announce that this winter is Wisconsin’s warmest on record.

Vice President Kamala Harris promotes apprenticeships and raises money in Dane County.

Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed a bill allowing the expansion at a ceremony in Waukesha on Monday.

Many in the crowd at Sunday's rally say they dislike Donald Trump's views on reproductive rights.

About a mile of Honey Creek in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa is scheduled to be the next local waterway to have its concrete streambed ripped out and replaced with a more natural channel.

The proposed north-south route needs a lot of federal money and is still years away if it is approved.

As Wisconsin heads into a big election year, WUWM visits the polls to check in with election workers.

Officials say MPS schools will have to cut staff and programs if voters don’t approve a $252 million referendum this spring.

The tug of war between Wisconsin’s Republican-dominated Legislature and Democratic governor was on display again last week. The state Senate rejected one of Gov. Evers’ latest appointees to the Natural Resources Board — Todd Ambs. He’s regarded as a water policy expert and conservation advocate in both state and Great Lakes circles.

The proposed aid package now before the House is on the minds of many in Wisconsin.

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which currently has a liberal majority, to find that the state constitution secures a right to an abortion. UW Law professor Howard Schweber says the court will likely combine that petition with an earlier one brought by Attorney General Josh Kaul and could rule as early as this spring.

What's called "green steel" may help reduce climate change emissions at steel and car plants.

The annual address at the State Capitol also features bi-partisan thank-yous for helping the tribes.

A new art exhibit about art in the era of social media and the internet transforms the Charles Allis Museum.

Early issues in the contest appear to include the Republican banker's California estate.

Incumbent Cavalier Johnson appears to head to April with huge advantage over runner-up David King.

The environmental and conservation movements stretch across generations. But historically, diversity was absent— especially in celebrating people who have played roles in those movements. A local group is working to set the story straight. Monday marked the 5th annual celebration of African American environmental pioneers and rising stars in Milwaukee.

The independent candidate takes on better-funded opponents, with help from state residents.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson faces a challenge from David King and Ieshuh Griffin.

The late civil rights icon, Vel Phillips, is remembered and praised for continuing to help people.

The county budget passed last fall set aside about one million dollars in tax revenue for the loan program for Milwaukee residents. It’s on top of an existing loan effort for income-eligible homeowners in almost all Milwaukee County suburbs.

Dermatologists will offer a free screening Saturday morning on MLK Dr. in Milwaukee.

Two Wisconsin counties — Milwaukee and Waukesha — exceed the new limit.

Wisconsin officials have shared their concerns about children’s mental health and self-harm. These Wisconsin high school students talk about their efforts in youth mental health programs.

We've had a fairly tepid winter in Wisconsin, but that hasn't stopped Milwaukeeans from hailing their favorite frosty sounds.

And, Democratic lawmakers raise concern about an amendment that could help Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.

An upcoming federal agency proposal could bring protections for the lake sturgeon.

The Arizona College of Nursing wants to open campuses in Milwaukee and Madison, saying it can help with the Wisconsin’s pressing need for more nurses.

The Milwaukee-based Republican Robert Spindell is again the target of Democrats and liberal groups.

Utility solar growth is expected. Residential solar growth may depend on PSC investigation.

The recall effort shows continued unrest among Republicans over 2020 presidential election result.

The Minnesota Congressman promises to campaign here after State Supreme Court helps his candidacy.

Trainees and recent graduates from WRTP/BIG STEP say they seek opportunity.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson says reckless drivers 'infuriate' him.

Wisconsin’s funding for child care will continue this year, but the industry is still struggling with staffing and impending closures.

The National Science Foundation effort aims to clean environment, add jobs and boost DEI.

A binding referendum proposed for the April ballot—asking about a ban on abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions in cases of rape and incest and to protect the life and health of the mother—is dividing Wisconsin Republicans.

MPS juniors will be automatically admitted to the schools after they fill out a short interest form.

The Bucks have fired Adrian Griffin even though the team had a 30-13 record.

The student art show, called "The War I'm Fighting," gave students the opportunity to create artwork that delivers a strong message about topics they are passionate about.

The President Biden's trip to Superior is expected to include talk about $1billion for a new bridge.

Gov. Evers calls for more worker training, recruitment and retention for various fields.

In the past, transfer students often came to UWM with dozens of credits that didn’t qualify for transfer. Now UWM is promising to accept at least 60 credits from any student who transfers from one of the four surrounding tech colleges, putting them halfway toward getting a bachelor’s degree.

Two vastly different views of abortion rights are on display in Wisconsin.

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su was in Wauwatosa last Friday, announcing funding for a worker training program to build electric vehicle charging stations.

Becky Grandone joins WUWM as the vice president of operations and chats with general manager David Lee to introduce herself.

More than 70 inter-faith leaders in the Milwaukee area have signed a statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and Palestine. They're also worried about the spread of violence across the Middle East.

A national Democratic law firm has asked the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state’s congressional maps, arguing that the court’s decision last month ordering new state legislative maps opens the door to the latest challenge.

Students in elementary, middle, and high school deliver speeches inspired by words Dr. King wrote in April of 1963—what affects one, affects all.

Sen. Julian Bradley complains about Huebner prior to the Senate vote against the utility regulator.

An independent analysis shows that most of the newly ordered maps redrawing Wisconsin’s political boundaries for the state Legislature would keep Republicans in majority control, but their dominance would be reduced.

We’re seeing wintery snowy weather. That means crews are applying lots of road salt to keep our roadways clear, but a lot of that salt runs off into lakes and streams. What are the environmental impacts of road salt?

The MPS Board voted in favor of placing a $252 million referendum on the spring ballot. It’s a tool increasingly used by Wisconsin school districts to make up for what advocates say is inadequate state funding.

Customer advocate praises Milwaukee-area lawyer Rebecca Valcq's work that may eventually bring help for low-income ratepayers.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson says his plan to add more police officers depends on finding enough recruits.

Two bills that could give a big boost to the building of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin appear to have widespread support from business and clean energy groups.

The bill would allow medical marijuana to be given out at five state dispensaries.

County contest later this year for district attorney could alter local approach to prosecution.

State and national Democrats charge Trump would threaten democracy if elected in 2024.

After 20 years, Wisconsin will again offer state-funded driver's education grants starting in July.

For decades, Bob Welch conserved habitat in the Waupaca area, while sparking his passion for natural resources in others. He passed away at the age of 69.

Tribal leaders say they have "work to do" to ease concerns of county supervisors.

The Menominee also promise a hotel, restaurant and ballroom as part of a Hard Rock complex.

After failing at the Wisconsin Elections Commission, a Democratic activist says it's off to court.

Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died. He was 88.

After the recent State Supreme Court ruling it's time to submit new maps.

Set to open in January, Kuumba Juice and Coffee will bring fresh-pressed juices, espresso drinks, and a community meeting space to the growing Beerline Trail.

The celebration brings people together from across the state in honor of Kwanzaa's first principle—unity.

During this holiday season, something magical happened near Lake Geneva in southeastern Wisconsin. A crew constructed what it believes to be the world’s tallest tree made of glimmering glass. The feat took place at Yerkes Observatory — home to the world’s largest refracting telescope.

Russia's war against Ukraine is nearly two years old, but music helps some cope with the news.

In southeast Wisconsin, there's an option that ranks highly — apple pie that comes in a — wait for it — bag. This unique treat sells like hot cakes over the holiday season.

President Joe Biden spoke to the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. We have reaction.

For more than two decades, federal and state agencies have been trying to prevent Asian carp from taking hold in the Great Lakes. Part of the prevention is limiting the spread of carp in the Mississippi River Basin, which stretches from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

A key issue in the legal battle is whether the drivers are independent contractors or employees.

Colleges and universities made cuts, laid off staff, and one shut down entirely. And K-12 schools were disappointed by the funding they received in the latest state budget.

Enrolled tribal members in Wisconsin can receive free UW-Madison tuition, housing, meals, books and other educational needs.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) at a Milwaukee event.

It’s rare to see a family-owned department store that’s not vacant or repurposed. These days there are less than a handful in Wisconsin. But head west of Madison to Spring Green and you’ll find Nina’s Department & Variety Store.

A task force is looking at how to improve education for deaf and hard of hearing students in MPS.

Advisory bike lanes, or Edge Lane Roads, have made their way to the Milwaukee region.

The UW Board of Regents reversed its decision on a deal to restructure diversity positions on college campuses in exchange for $800 million in state funding.

The Veterans Community Project plans to build a village of tiny homes in Milwaukee for at-risk and homeless veterans.

The measure has bipartisan legislative support, but not across the entire political spectrum.

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Common Council passed a resolution directing DPW to pick up resident's Christmas trees and not dispose them in a landfill. This reverses the announcement DPW made last week, saying residents would need drop off their trees or come up with other plans.

The Shorewood concert Thursday night comes just after Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House.

A Badger Technology Group system is being tested at UWM as part of an Air Force contract.

The struggle between a powerful Republican lawmaker and the UW System over diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – efforts took some dramatic turns over the weekend.

Robert Spindell joined the fake electors scheme, yet remains on the Wisconsin Election Commission.

Anti-abortion group says it will continue the controversial use of pregnancy resource centers.

Now that state legislation has been signed, helping the Milwaukee Brewers with stadium maintenance projects for the next 27 years, how will the team help Milwaukee County residents?

Some Wisconsinites are among the more than 70,000 people trying to address the climate crisis at the annual UN climate change conference, called COP28.

One task force member urges greater diversification and equity in AI training.

Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County judge, a former state attorney general and a rock guitarist, announced his is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025.

Domestic violence legislation drafted in Madison may help reduce the domestic abuse, supporters say.

One local official says the proposal is "basically taking victory from the jaws of" Foxconn defeat.

The Milwaukee Water Works has a lot of new people fixing broken pipes. Training is part of the plan.

By fall of 2024, what's currently Wauwatosa's Wisconsin Avenue Park will be renamed Moss Universal Park. It will have universal fields, accessible playgrounds, a renovated clubhouse and more, so that everyone can play.

We Energies customers face almost a 3% rate increase for electricity next year.

In Survival Food, the author Thomas Weso shares stories and recipes from his youth on the reservation in Wisconsin's Northwoods.

Wisconsin Supreme Court justices will now be trying to digest the legislative redistricting case they heard on Tuesday and attempting to issue a ruling on what may be a sped-up timetable.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could toss what critics say are the state's lopsided legislative maps.

The Greendale High School Marching Band will represent Wisconsin in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

A new national report drives home the message that no person – or place – is immune to the impacts of climate change. The National Climate Assessment, released every five years, came out last week.

Questions remain as to who'll be on the field for the Brewers in 2024.

Ban on floor amendments during Senate action leaves one lawmaker feeling cheated.

Milwaukee Public Schools improved slightly on its latest state report card, which looks at data including test scores, graduations rates and absenteeism.

The Microsoft data center plans propose buying some land previously reserved for Foxconn expansion.

Lopez Bakery and Restaurant has served Milwaukee’s south side with its Mexican pastries and food for 50 years. The Lopez family recently announced the business will close when they sell the building.

At a time when the state of Wisconsin has a record $7 billion budget surplus, some Wisconsin school districts are facing budget deficits. Some districts are considering school closures, others are turning to taxpayers for more money.

Veterans Treatment Court is a place where some veterans who've gotten into legal trouble can focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and where the approach is tailored to vets.

Historic preservationists hope a revival could be in store for another important building on the VA grounds. It’s the Ward Memorial Theater, where veterans once enjoyed entertainment and camaraderie.

In hypothetical matchups in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden would defeat former President Donald Trump, but candidates Nikki Haley or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would defeat Biden.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says most Wisconsinites don't want to obsess about Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe.

A Wisconsin official says the three states involved in the Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities passenger train planning are opting for a cautious approach.

Citizens Utility Board says it depends on whether customers keep paying the costs of the shuttered plants.

It’s deer hunting season in Wisconsin. Archery and crossbow enthusiasts have been at it since mid September and the nine-day gun deer season kicks off Nov. 18. The Wisconsin DNR suggests getting any harvested deer tested for CWD.

Building on a decade of art exhibitions, the anthology "Infertilities: a curation" offers a look at the infertility journey, through personal essays, poetry and art.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, says state employees' pay raises not affected in separation of powers case.

Find out how why some Christian hymns are one Oneida elder's favorite reasons to toe-tap.

It’s the first county in Wisconsin to endorse the global, Indigenous-led legal movement.

The measure would allow earlier processing of absentee ballots, but Milwaukee has concerns.

AI, as it's known, is already here. The question is where will it take Wisconsin workers?

The streetcar steers along Michigan and Clybourn streets despite objections from Rep. Bryan Steil.

The Palmyra-Eagle School District hopes its new buses are cleaner, quieter, and a learning tool.

This week Wisconsin's Natural Resources Board approved a new wolf management. In the meantime the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission is teaming up to learn whether wolves play a critical role in the ecosystem.

Wednesday was a long one for members of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board. It listened to several hours worth of opinions — passionate and varied — about a proposed wolf management plan.

Republicans appear to need Democratic support, and both parties have questions about the deal.

Several Milwaukee-area firms or colleges are part of the state consortium rewarded Monday.

The group points to recent State Senate action to remove four Natural Resources Board members.

Wisconsin Tech Month returned to Milwaukee to promote diversity and equity in the STEM fields.

A rainy evening didn’t keep dozens of people from gathering inside the Mitchell Park Domes to talk about their future — a future that seemed more promising by the meeting’s end. The Friends of the Domes unveiled a proposal it believes is comprehensive and financially sustainable.

Many critics are attacking a Republican plan to change how Wisconsin legislative districts are drawn. The measure draws overwhelming public opposition at a State Capitol hearing.

After a spate of Kia thefts in Milwaukee over the last few years, eligible car owners can receive a free anti-theft software upgrade. Kia is offering the upgrades at a Mayfair Mall event this weekend.

The animal world makes Milwaukeeans' ears perk up. It's the sounds of sandhill cranes overhead, birds in a tree and a special horse at the zoo.

The annual contest includes some companies that have been around a long time.

The UW System’s 12 branch campuses offer two-year associate degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year schools. But their future has been in jeopardy due to steep enrollment declines.

Safety efforts hope to eliminate traffic deaths by 2037.

GOP lawmakers reduce local sales tax funding for stadium maintenance as the state reduces a fee.

Calling it the "largest ever clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to address Milwaukee Area of Concern" officials Thursday celebrated a $450 million infusion that will help remove contaminated sediments from the estuary.

One listener's work sounds fill him with anticipation, while another's makes her feel connected to others.

A global environmental nonprofit hopes to demonstrate that a nature preserve near Mukwonago, Wisconsin can not only enhance biodiversity but also store significant amounts of carbon in its soils.

First lady Jill Biden tours the Menominee Reservation, which has struggled with health and poverty issues.

In tests administered last spring, 39% of Wisconsin 3rd through 8th graders were proficient in English Language Arts and 41% were proficient in math.

The Waukesha Water Utility began pumping treated lake water purchased from the city of Milwaukee.

Since 2019 Wisconsin has celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October. The Milwaukee Public Museum held an event to celebrate Indigenous cultures with educational presentations and dance demonstrations.

The city will focus its spending — for tree planting, tree care and job development — on historically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re continuing to highlight conversations with Afro-Latinas in Milwaukee. Today on Lake Effect, WUWM’s Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell talks with Rozalia Hernandez-Singh about her Afro-Latino identity.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Monday in the case of a Milwaukee Police Officer who was fired for his social media conduct after an incident with former Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.

Citizens Utility Board says GOP-backed bill would hurt efforts to save customers money.

WUWM has been reporting on efforts to bolster resilience and biodiversity in conjunction with NPR’s “Climate Solutions” series. We now turn to perspectives shared by members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

A GOP author says he's working with local leaders or possibly lowering sales tax contribution.

To help Wisconsin rein in planet-warming pollution, the state will need a lot of trained workers. These jobs could help Milwaukee address another persistent problem: economic inequity.

Organic Valley, which touts its status as the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers, is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050. A farming family in Wisconsin is helping to make that happen.

The Milwaukee Brewers have to win Wednesday night to remain alive in baseball playoffs.

It’s part of how cities like Milwaukee adapt to life on a more volatile coast.

The commuter program now picks up workers in more neighborhoods and takes them to more job areas.

This week WUWM and NPR are focusing on solutions to climate change — an existential challenge facing life as we know it. Steve Vavrus shares his perspective as director of Wisconsin’s State Climatology Office.

The baseball team is headed to the playoffs and the stadium financing plan is headed to hearing.

Kaul predicts gain for shoppers and businesses if the federal and state governments win the case.

One man finds himself in Canada listening to his favorite Milwaukee tunes.

Voter registration efforts on the south side of Milwaukee are already underway.

Salsa music is a blend of instruments and musical styles from many cultures. So, it’s no surprise that it attracts a diverse group of dance students each week at the Delaware House in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.

Wetlands were once abundant in Wisconsin. These natural spongy areas provide critical habitat and can absorb vast amounts of stormwater. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision stands to reduce wetland protection.

Some sounds just make you feel like you're on the precipice of something big.

A giant collection of legislation will be lumbering through Congress called the Farm Bill. It drives the country’s agricultural and food policy. Some advocates, including in Wisconsin, want to see more conservation and environmental measures this time around.

The possible GOP impeachment effort against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz has taken a new turn.

The City of Milwaukee budget comes after the summer's shared revenue deal and city and county votes to increase sales taxes.

A citizenship clinic is coming to Milwaukee on September 30. The one-day event will help eligible permanent residents apply for U.S. naturalization.

The GOP plan for a bigger contribution from Milwaukee County residents is especially controversial.

Unhealthy indoor air quality is linked to poor respiratory health and asthma development in children.

Martin Drive, on the Milwaukee's west side, is one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods — with no racial majority. The people who live there point to its varied housing, its urban guardians, the groups with a stake in the neighborhood and more.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Racine County) sets news conference for Monday morning.

At Veteran’s Park in August, the annual Puerto Rican Festival held its 10th event. New and longtime festival goers share their experiences.

The spread of COVID-19 and flu this season is expected to be about the same as last year’s.

Planned Parenthood says that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn’t apply to abortions.

Sec. Tom Vilsack goes to Gwenyn Hill Farm to discuss Climate-Smart Commodities.

WUWM's All Things Considered host Rob Larry shares his favorite sound, and it's one that comes along with every day communication.

About 800 students were displaced when Milwaukee’s Cardinal Stritch University closed.

Milwaukee County Supervisors are considering a ‘sanctuary’ resolution for transgender children, adults and their families.

What would it cost to tend to the Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee County’s long-debated beehive-shaped horticultural conservatory? A county committee learned Tuesday it could cost tens of millions of dollars.

Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed the Lake Park. He included a short, curvy road that cuts through a ravine. The picturesque drive links Lincoln Memorial Dr. below to Lake Drive above. Drivers haven’t been able to traverse the ravine for nearly a decade.

For years the future of the Mitchell Park Domes, three iconic glass structures filled with exotic and seasonal displays, have been up in the air. Tuesday a Milwaukee County committee will discuss the Domes’ future.

Since 2021, nearly 500 license plate reader cameras have been installed in Wisconsin. Flock Safety is the company behind the cameras. It stores the data for law enforcement agencies, which has groups like the American Civil Liberties Union concerned about privacy.

The City of Waukesha is on the verge of delivering Lake Michigan water to residents who have been — for years — drinking water from radium-tainted wells. It’s been a long road to revelry.

On the northwest side, a small waterfall offers unexpected serenity.

Gov. Tony Evers says he will veto the tax proposal if it reaches his desk.

UWM says the program is shutting down because it isn't financially self-sufficient.

A Black transgender man born and raised in Milwaukee is the first out trans officer with the Wisconsin State Fair Park Police Department. Officer Dezjorn Gauthier worked in public safety at the park for seven years before becoming a police officer in December 2022.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is leading a coalition that promises to spend at least $4 million hoping to shame Republicans into not impeaching State Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

A full comeback Milwaukee County Transit electric buses may take months.

While many universities welcome students back this time of year, research doesn’t follow an academic clock. Take the work of Jim Waples at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences. This summer, the scientist and his students were out analyzing samples taken from Lake Michigan.

Tuesday was the first day of school for most Milwaukee Public Schools students. But, the day was cut short due to extreme heat.

A labor researcher says the 2024 campaign comes at a time of strengths — and weaknesses — for unions.

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Green Bay) holds a roundtable for the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

For many young farmers, land is out of reach. Advocates like Martice Scales see a chance to change that in the upcoming Farm Bill.

To meet the needs of remote workers, a new child care model has opened in Milwaukee: It combines coworking space with an on-site daycare.

Milwaukee residents plea for improved living conditions at city-owned buildings. Citizen-led group Common Ground is demanding the city of Milwaukee introduce legislation and increased oversight for its Housing Authority.

Food vendors are among those hoping the GOP delegates and meeting planners will spend money.

Sounds Like Milwaukee is a new project from WUWM that explores Milwaukeeans' favorite sounds. Today, we hear from Jim Loew of Riverwest who falls asleep to the chorus of summer insects.

WUWM's Maayan Silver spoke to people at the Brookfield Farmers Market and a debate watch party in Milwaukee.

'Run Bambi Run' tells the story of Lawrencia Bembenek, a former Milwaukee cop who was convicted of killing her husband’s ex-wife in 1981.

Thousands of people filed into the Fiserv Forum Wednesday for the GOP presidential candidates debate. Meanwhile, protesters also gathered in downtown Milwaukee including a pro-union group.

More than 150 people marched for various rights that the marchers say the GOP threatens.

Eight GOP presidential candidates will take part in the event at Fiserv Forum. Protests await.

Two-hundred-fifty people gathered along Lake Michigan at South Shore Park Beach earlier this month. It was a celebration of the lake itself and the importance of freshwater in every facet of life.

A UW-Madison research team goes analog to try to improve digital security.

An arts hub called Mitchell Street Arts opens today on Historic Mitchell Street on Milwaukee's South Side. It will function as a community maker space, offer an artist-in-residency program, and host public programming.

The project, Places of Their Own: Learning Chinese American Legacy Through Oral History, explores the experiences of Twentieth Century Chinese Americans in Milwaukee.

The city still has tens of thousands of lead lines delivering drinking water to Milwaukee households, posing a risk to children’s health and development. Local leaders are counting on federal dollars to speed up their replacement.

For generations, Ballroom Culture has provided a safe space for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ individuals. Coming up, hear how leaders and members of the community in Milwaukee are working to protect and preserve this culture.

Residents of a small town northeast of Rhinelander continue to look for answers in their fight against PFAS contamination impacting private wells.

Biden praised Ingeteam during Tuesday's event and announced another green energy investment.

The Wisconsin DNR and other groups want to make it easier for fish trying to travel upstream along the Milwaukee River during spawning season. That’s why crews have been moving earth and water along Kletzsch Dam in Glendale this summer, creating what’s known as a "fish passage."

The President's visit Tuesday comes one year after he signed the Inflation Reduction Act.

Even baseball fans disagree on potential state help for maintaining American Family Field.

Milwaukee! Here are some favorite sounds of summer. Send in your favorite sounds and why you love them! (When we say "Milwaukee," really, anyone from Wisconsin counts.)

The startup company is working with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District to clean wastewater.

In the former space of the Milwaukee Brewing Company and Bottlehouse 42 in Milwaukee’s Brewery District now lives an incubator dedicated to helping brewers break into the industry. Modeled after the music industry, Pilot Project Brewing serves as a launch pad for startup breweries.

Max Morgan, captain of the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences research vessel, shares what he's learned and continues to learn about freshwater science and the role a knowledgable captain plays in research.

Milwaukee leaders took the opportunity of the upcoming first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act to highlight what federal dollars could achieve in bringing the city's recently-enacted climate and equity plan to life.

Gov. Tony Evers (D) calls special legislative session, but initial GOP response is tepid.

Relations between conservatives and liberals on the Wisconsin Supreme Court devolved after Justice Janet Protasiewicz was sworn in August 1. Barry Burden, UW-Madison politics professor, discusses context and solutions.

Kevin Martin of Peace Action also discusses the potential impact of the Oppenheimer movie.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits a business in Pleasant Prairie and two fundraisers in Milwaukee.

Come 2024, sales taxes in the City of Milwaukee will rise from 5.5% to 7.9%, while sales taxes outside the city, but still within Milwaukee County, will rise from 5.5% to 5.9%.

The case was filed within 24 hours of liberals taking control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Students who complete dual enrollment courses tend to do better in college. But Milwaukee is behind some other parts of the state in offering these opportunities.

Tuesday's swearing-in of Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz brings more work, interaction with other justices.

The gray wolf was again center stage Tuesday as the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released what it hopes will become the state’s wolf management plan.

Two big freeway projects are underway. Major decisions are expected on three more.

Sixty years ago the Great Circus Parade filled the streets of downtown Milwaukee with colorful wagons, marching bands and clowns. Over the years, the parade repeatedly returned to Milwaukee with the final hurrah in 2009.

Gov. Evers signed a bipartisan bill that makes changes to reading instruction in schools. It’s something parents of children with dyslexia have been asking for.

An LGBTQ+ youth shelter in Wisconsin is opening an independent living program later this year. The program is designed for LGBTQ+ young adults who are homeless and it is the first of its kind in Wisconsin.

Bubbler Talk is one of WUWM’s most popular series and we have an update on one of those stories. It has to do with a huge, rusted metal object that will soon have a second life as a sculpture.

Many low-income students don’t apply to college because they don’t think they can afford it. Milwaukee Public Schools is trying to show students the college options they can afford by requiring them to fill out the FAFSA.

When Maine-based artist Daniel Minter saw the devastation created by Emerald ash borer to towering trees at Lynden Sculpture Garden, he decided to create around it. Two years later his creation has come to life.

The proposed hike is moving ahead. But county supervisors say they want input at town hall meetings.

The Wisconsin Historical Society’s new headquarters will nearly double in size when its new history center opens on Wisconsin’s Capitol Square in Madison. It will feature a traveling exhibition gallery, rooftop terrace and event space.

An oral history project examining the nearly 60 year history of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League in Milwaukee will include the perspectives of founder James Beckum, former players, coaches and many more lives touched by the organization.

A school board in Wisconsin unanimously voted Wednesday to fire a first-grade teacher after she criticized the district on social media.

The sales tax in Milwaukee will go up 2 cents per dollar next year after the Common Council voted Tuesday to raise the rate as part of a bipartisan plan to avoid bankruptcy.

The state group remains active, even as Ukraine-Russia war moves past 500-day mark.

In a dramatic move, Evers used his veto pen to give schools a $325 per-pupil spending hike, increasing what’s known as the revenue limit for the next 400 years.

The queer, trans handyman and artist assistant offers a variety of services in an industry dominated by straight, cis men.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed off on a two-year spending plan after gutting a Republican tax cut and using his broad veto powers to increase school funding for centuries.

For decades Bob Welch has been conserving habitat in the Waupaca area, while sparking his passion for natural resources in others.

The America250 Commission unveiled a citizen engagement effort on July 4 at American Family Field.

A two-year spending plan that cuts income taxes, increases funding for K-12 schools and cuts the University of Wisconsin’s budget in a fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programming has been sent to Gov. Tony Evers.

Elite Wisconsin colleges like UW-Madison and Marquette may have to alter their admissions practices following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

The proposed Wisconsin state budget goes to the state Assembly Thursday afternoon, after passage by the state Senate Wednesday. Democrats spent hours unsuccessfully trying to talk the GOP out of approving a large tax cut.

Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader introduces surprise resolution, forces vote.

Rothman says cuts could lead to more closures of small campuses. It could also disrupt the UW’s new free tuition “promise” to students from low-income families.

A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Milwaukee on Tuesday, where the Air Quality Index was in the purple or “very unhealthy" for everyone.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson shared his vision of a future Milwaukee during his State of the City address Monday afternoon.

The Biden Administration announced the funding this week as part of a national release of money.

Council members may try to push back against some Republican requirements for Milwaukee.

Granholm and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) take seven (minutes) with reporter Chuck Quirmbach.

The State Assembly OKs allowing pharmacists to prescribe some contraceptives.

Legislative action on education funding over the last week has brought good news for schools that serve as alternatives to traditional public schools.

Since the 1980s, more than 200 lesbian bars have closed across the country. Walker's Pint is the last lesbian bar in Milwaukee, one of less than 25 in the nation.

On Tuesday morning, the City of Milwaukee had itself a Climate and Equity Plan. A vote — 13 aye, 1 abstention and 1 absent —signals the common council’s endorsement of a plan that has been debated and tweaked. The plan touts 10 big ideas for action.

Massive storms and eradicating temperature shifts are just two of the sometimes devastating symptoms of climate issues we face. What’s also clear is that it’s going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach to mitigate climate change and adapt to sustain life.

Six teens were wounded in an incident shortly after Juneteenth festivities concluded.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says expect income tax cut and efforts to limit property taxes.

Juneteenth commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — that enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas were told they had been freed. This news came two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

You're not alone if you noticed the air is a little more hazy today — Canadian wildfires are affecting Wisconsin air.

Salty Paws is a new doggy ice cream shop that just opened in the Third Ward at 121 N Jefferson Street. All ice cream is made in house, and there's a variety of fun treats for your canine best friend.

The PSC held two public input meetings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, promising further study.

Cardinal Stritch University in Fox Point is closing this year, after years of declining enrollment and funding. It’s a loss for undocumented Milwaukeeans, many of whom attended Stritch and saw it as a welcoming place.

The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a compromise designed to prevent Milwaukee from going bankrupt that also boosts funding for all other smaller communities in the state.

On February 26, 2023 firefighters responding to an apartment fire, found 31-year-old Cashay Henderson had been shot and killed in her home. She was the third Black trans woman killed in Milwaukee in nine months. On Wednesday, supporters and family of Henderson, demanded justice for her death.

As the clock approached midnight, Republicans took a step that Democrats find worrisome.

The school funding bill is part of a shared revenue deal reached by Gov. Evers and Republicans that would allow municipalities to raise more revenue.

Democratic state lawmakers wanted to remove restrictions on DEI efforts. But no, says Sen. Knodl.

Democrats need a favorable ruling from the next Wisconsin Supreme Court.

A hearing, committee action and final legislative action are possible.

Milwaukee Public Museum is staging its eighth annual BioBlitz at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee this weekend. Sixty scientists and conservationists will have 24 hours to find as many animal and plant species as they can.

Gov. Tony Evers and state lawmakers make a deal, but some local support is muted.

The so-called "fiscal cliff" could lead to big service cuts. But there may be a way out.

Since opening last fall, the South Asian restaurant has been slinging garlic naan alongside tandoori chicken pizzas.

There’s new leadership in the state Assembly’s elections committee, which means a new approach to lawmaking.

Take a stroll, drive or pedal down a city street and you’re bound to see a variety of yards — from the classic American “every blade of grass green and trimmed” style to what might appear more weed than a lawn.

As an assistant in Toronto, Griffin says he supported players on Black Lives Matter issues.

State lawmakers continue trying to figure out how to address PFAS contamination. PFAS is the name given to a host of what are described as forever chemicals that bioaccumulate in living things — including humans.

Several streets are being improved, but others have numerous potholes.

Backers say planned trail for the 30th Street Industrial Corridor would advance recreational equity.

The GOP exerts more control as the Wisconsin state budget process moves ahead.

The Connect 1 route will run between downtown and the Watertown Plank Park and Ride.

Bedecked in rainbow, the 40-foot-long bus is a "giant billboard of inclusivity."

Rally outside plant near 32nd and Center draws union members and supporters.

Spring is a thrilling season for people who love spotting migrating birds. At a recent bird banding event in central Wisconsin, more than two dozen species were identified in a single day.

A weekend school in Milwaukee teaches kids the Japanese language, music and art. Hear what this unique education entails and the meaning for families in the community.

The social service organization Tikkun Ha-Ir is approaching its 20th anniversary of organizing Jews from all religious backgrounds to serve the greater good in Milwaukee.

A U.S. Supreme Court decision last week has water quality and wetland advocates around the country concerned, including here in Wisconsin. The Court narrowed the scope of federally protected wetlands. UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences professor Melissa Scanlan sheds light on the ruling and what it could mean for Wisconsin.

If you want to learn how to make a new dish, you’ll find that many of Milwaukee Recreation’s cooking classes are Korean.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is focusing on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs during AAPI Heritage Month and shared resources at a roundtable in Milwaukee in May.

Commissioner Rob Manfred talked about baseball stadium funding at American Family Field Thursday.

The new word recognition test tackles a stubborn disparity in healthcare: As the Hmong population ages, hearing loss is becoming a big problem. But few clinics are equipped to treat Hmong-speaking patients.

The longtime Master Lock factory on Milwaukee's north side plans to close next year, though Mayor Cavalier Johnson hopes to speak with owners.

EPA Secretary Michael Regan chose Milwaukee to announce hundreds of millions of funding to clean up brownfields across the country Thursday. Regan called the 30th Street Corridor parcel he visited "a shining star opportunity."

The Heal the Hood Milwaukee Block Party and Resource Fair returns to the city this weekend for its 11th annual celebration on May 27 between 8th and 12th and Burleigh Street.

City and county leaders of Milwaukee say they like most of a shared revenue bill now before a State Senate committee. But there's still a push to change key parts of the legislation.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses local grant and possible Republican-led budget cuts for the WIC program.

Summer is upon us in Milwaukee, and we're guessing you want to try some boba.

The Catholic university in Fox Point is closing after 86 years due to low enrollment and a budget deficit.

Artist and muralist Emma Daisy is coloring Milwaukee beautiful one mural at a time.

GOP lawmakers unveil a $125 million proposal. But Democrats wonder how much money will reach cities.

Democrats argue too many strings are attached to Milwaukee's share of the shared revenue boost.

Wisconsin legislators are one step closer to addressing what some have called a “crisis” in the state’s criminal justice system.

Black bear sightings are on the rise in southern Wisconsin. Over the last couple of weeks, black bears have been spotted in Waukesha County, Mount Horeb and in the Madison area.

Northern Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican, spoke in West Allis. Was it a campaign stop?

At the private University School of Milwaukee, one class recently learned about the treatment of Japanese Americans during WWII. Now, the students are advocating for more lessons like this.

In April, Wausau East High School’s band instructor, Robert Perkins, was accused of using racial slurs and making homophobic comments toward a Hmong student.

Wisconsin has two new laws that are meant to curb reckless driving and carjacking. On Wednesday, Gov. Tony Evers spoke at a bill signing ceremony at Grace Lutheran Evangelical Church in Milwaukee.

Advocates say Milwaukee-area has gaps in service, with many people unable to afford it.

A beloved literary art installation at the Wisconsin Center was planned to be decommissioned as part of the center’s expansion project. That plan was met with major pushback and criticism — that the removal was a form of censorship.

The SOS Save Our Songbirds campaign puts the spotlight on the plight of songbirds and how people can help reverse their decline from their own homes.

It's part of Marquette's growing prison education program, which for the first time is including jail guards in its class roster.

Milwaukee’s rivers, which converge downtown and feed into Lake Michigan, were once dumping grounds for industrial pollution. But this spring and summer, recreation and commerce will have to share sections of the lower Milwaukee River with dredging equipment.

The committee vote comes as some are worried about Milwaukee County's fiscal outlook.

The question is: will efforts to curb climate change result in more pollution in mining areas?

A nonprofit organization is partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools to help students of color and increase representation in the field of education.

Oral arguments regarding the abortion ban passed in 1849 were heard in Dane County Thursday.

The lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s abortion ban starts up in circuit court May 4, 2023.

It’s not unusual for artists to use their talents to evoke a certain emotion or create a connection. Writers, of course, do too. A couple in far northern Wisconsin fuse the two.

An exhibition called "Native America: In Translation," now showing at the Milwaukee Art Museum, features the works of international Indigenous artists who explore Indigenous history, culture and representation through a contemporary lens.

GOP members who control the Joint Finance Committee say they will now add their own plans.

Activists took to the streets Monday in Milwaukee in honor of May Day, an international day of the worker, in what has also become a day of action for immigrants' rights.

The Power to the People campaign says a municipal utility would lower costs, hasten the transition to clean energy, and tackle the energy burden that disproportionately affects Black and Latinx residents.

An advocate for reproductive rights says she's happy the much-delayed case is moving ahead.

Baseball superstar and Japan native Shohei Ohtani is coming to Milwaukee for a three-game series.

MPS plans to hire 140 teachers from other countries, including Nigeria, Mexico and the Philippines. They’ll join about 60 international teachers who were hired in 2022.

We explore a natural area in southwest Wisconsin. The Kickapoo Valley Reserve not only features trout streams and water coming down over rock ledges but also holds great Indigenous significance.

Milwaukee's police chief says enhancements are being made to a domestic violence "high-risk team."

The youth-of-color led organization Leaders Igniting Transformation, or LIT, is meeting with Wisconsin lawmakers and asking them to support equitable funding for K-12 public schools, accessible and affordable higher education and voting access.

Students, employees and alumni of Cardinal Stritch University are in shock after finding out the 86-year-old school is closing this year.

Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission voted to create a new video release policy for police shootings and other incidents.

Advocates say a large conservation project proposed in northern Wisconsin makes both financial and ecological sense, but this week a state Legislative committee denied stewardship funding. It’s a complicated story that illustrates Wisconsin’s cloudy conservation funding landscape.

A new original musical from the Bronzeville Arts Ensemble called Zuri’s Crown celebrates Black women, their hair, and the power of self-expression and love. It tells the story of a young Black girl on a journey to find and live as her authentic self.

Landscape architect and restoration team Nancy Aten and Dan Collins will hold the second Land Restoration School this summer at the UW-Milwaukee Field Station. Grappling with our stressed environment and the life within it represents a daunting challenge, but people and programs are stepping up and leading by example to address it.

Outside of Baraboo, Wisconsin, where restoration pioneer Aldo Leopold and his family once stewarded the land, is where conservationists are being nurtured today.

The Milwaukee Bucks swing back into action Wednesday night trying to even their first-round basketball playoff series against the Miami Heat. Even before Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo hurt his back during Game 1 of the series, Milwaukee faced the physical challenges of being the oldest team in the NBA.

Small modular reactors may in the mix, but a major Wisconsin plant wants to operate longer.

A literary art installation at the Wisconsin Center was planned for removal this week without public feedback or input from board members. The decommissioning was paused after authors and officials spoke up.

A national organization based in Madison is sending books to LGBTQ+ incarcerated people across the United States.

On Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday April 13, southeastern Wisconsin was one part of the state under a red flag alert issued by the National Weather Service, indicating an increased risk for wildfires.

WUWM is highlighting the issue of suicide in Black youth through conversations with doctors, mental health advocates and people who have struggled with suicidal ideation firsthand. Here's Marina Murphy's story.

Cardinal Stritch's closing, planned for next month, has put other campuses into action.

Bills in Madison would prohibit banning vehicles and other products based on their energy source.

Cardinal Stritch University, a Catholic liberal arts college, is closing, a year after celebrating its 85th anniversary in Wisconsin. President Dan Scholz says Stritch is facing “fiscal realities” caused by lower student enrollment, the impact of the pandemic and other challenges.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joins county officials to tour an under-repair Wauwatosa home.

The hearing is the first of four stops in the finance committee’s so-called “roadshow” to learn what Wisconsinites want from the next two-year state budget.

Republican state Rep. Dan Knodl has won an open Wisconsin Senate seat, creating a GOP supermajority in the chamber that could be used to impeach Gov. Tony Evers and other office holders.

Women and girls don’t always feel welcome in the gaming community. At a recent gaming trade show in Milwaukee, people learned about women in the game industry from an all-female panel.

In the spring election, abortion and the ballot referendums drove West Allis voters to the polls.

Members of Metcalfe Park Community Bridges have made dozens of visits to homes in the area to answer questions about voting and to tell people what’s at stake in the April 4 election.

Quilting has long been a way of telling stories. Milwaukee artist Grace Rother is building on that tradition by exploring her identity as a queer person through quilts.

They say issues expected to go before the court — like voter rights and abortion access — disproportionately affect Native American communities.

We have a look at what fans might expect from the Brew Crew in 2023.

At Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing 4, local and international fighters will compete in an event headlined by former UFC champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, and boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.

Milwaukee is gearing up for its spring election on April 4. Meet the candidates running for Common Council in Milwaukee's 9th district.

Jodi Habush Sinykin and Dan Knodl are offering voters clear choices on legislative powers, abortion rights, crime reduction and taxes.

Residents of the district haven’t had a representative on the Common Council for more than six months.

Milwaukee’s 5th district has been without a Common Council representative since former Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd stepped down last fall. Seven candidates were vying for the seat representing Milwaukee’s far northwest side. The February primary narrowed it down to Annette Jackson and Lamont Westmoreland.

About 150 residents of a major affordable housing project on Milwaukee's north side remain in temporary housing, as more details seep out about chemical contamination at the Community Within the Corridor.

In a state with a history of razor thin margins, voter turnout in Wisconsin is key. How are the campaigns, parties and advocates reaching out to Black voters in Milwaukee ahead of the April election?

Federal financial aid for college will be available to incarcerated students for the first time in about 30 years, starting this summer.

Three Wisconsin technical colleges offer online associates degrees in prisons, and some four-year universities offer in-person classes.

The Milwaukee Public Museum has unveiled two exhibition concepts for the future museum, which is slated to open in 2026.

The State Building Commission met Thursday and GOP members saw to it that all proposals failed.