This past year, Milwaukee Film hired a new CEO, re-opened the historic Downer Theater and launched a brand new event around documentary film, which will start later this month. They've also made deep cuts to outreach programming that centers young, diverse voices — cuts that past employees say are hypocritical to the organization's stated mission.

Gertie captured the attention and love of Milwaukeeans and people around the world in 1945. Their presence not only inspired statues, but also a children’s book called "Gertie, the Darling Duck of World War II."

Last spring semester, pro-Palestinian encampments went up at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee. Over the summer, five student groups were suspended over an Instagram post that the university said used “intimidating language” aimed at the local Jewish community and students. This week, UW introduced a new protest policy that some are already calling "unconstitutional" as students returned to campus.

WUWM has been working to make our election coverage more useful and accessible to you.

The Milwaukee Public Museum has more than four million artifacts in its collections, including many rocks and fossils that tell the history of the world. If you head to the geology department in the basement of the current museum space, you'll find wall-to-wall cabinets filled with rocks, fossils, and minerals.

WUWM hosted its third voter roundtable with five Milwaukee-area residents who plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. Wisconsin is likely to be a crucial swing state in the 2024 presidential election.

This year, 90% of Milwaukee International Short Film Festival's lineup is presented by Wisconsin filmmakers, including 51 Milwaukee premieres.

Next year, Jeff Morin will celebrate ten years as the president of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design – known as MIAD.

In our August "Group Chat," high school students talk about the pressures of growing up in Milwaukee, what they would change if they could and say that wisdom doesn't always come with age.

Fall classes from Milwaukee Recreation are live — everything from family get-togethers at one of our local parks to dozens of different cooking classes and even a workshop that can teach you about wasps.

There's an effort underway to get young people involved in environmental work. Those efforts have resulted in a variety of paid summer internships—some focused on green infrastructure, others land restoration or urban food production.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features singer-songwriter Paul Thorn.

The Milwaukee community is celebrating the life of local community activist and radio host, Keyon Jackson-Malone, who recently passed away.

In his most recent Milwaukee Magazine article, Kevin Revolinski wrote all about the dunes of the Midwest, what exactly sand dunes are, how they got here and where you can go to see some yourself.

The future of U.S. Democracy has been a major theme in the 2024 presidential election, but according to a new book, the anti-democracy movement has been taking shape for decades and includes some of the biggest players in American politics.

It’s truly historic that Vice President Kamala Harris is at the top of the Democratic ticket as the presidential nominee. One expert weighs in on whether America is ready to elect its first Black and South Asian woman to the oval office.

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds little evidence that the average child in Milwaukee today receives a higher quality education than when the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program was established in the 1990s.

Coalition attorney Dennis Grzezinski explains he believes there are several problems with the federal and state plan.

The Ojibwe and other tribes made their home on Madeline Island for years before European contact. “Passages” shares the story of the Ojibwe’s journey to this prophesied island as told through their ancestors' eyes.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson joins WUWM’s Lake Effect to discuss whether hosting the Republican National Convention was worth it for the city and how he’ll be involved in this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

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.

Milwaukee County’s budget office is projecting a $19-million deficit for 2024. This announcement has some residents worried about what this means for the essential services they rely upon.

When Eric Von passed away in 2016, WUWM, along with his wife Faithe Colas and donors, started the Eric Von Broadcast Fellowship. Lake Effect catches up with the current fellow as well as a former recipient.

Liberace is arguably one of Wisconsin's most famous sons. Yet there's no monument — or even a plaque — dedicated to his memory in his hometown of West Allis.

Join Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez as she explores the wonderland of the Wisconsin State Fair with Lake Effect’s Jimmy Gutierrez, a lifelong Wisconsinite, as her tour guide.

Columbus, Ohio, police officers who were in town for the RNC shot and killed a Milwaukee man while they were debriefing the day's events about a mile away from the convention. The shooting sparked community protests and calls for answers from the MPD.

All of Wisconsin's Assembly seats and half of Senate seats are up for election this fall. On Aug. 13, voters will narrow down the candidates in the partisan primary. Here are some interesting races in the Milwaukee area.

In less than a month, Wisconsinites will head to the polls to vote in the partisan primary for a variety of elected officials, including those in the State Legislature.

For the first time, Wisconsinites will vote on constitutional amendment ballot questions in a primary election. The amendments could have a big impact on how Wisconsin’s governor is able to allocate funds.

Comedian and Daily Show team member, Ronny Chieng, shares his thoughts on navigating the current political climate and some of the best things about Wisconsin.

There are a few places in the city where seniors are perfecting dance moves and building friendships. They're showing us all how having a good time and staying healthy can go hand in hand.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own musical duo Amanda Huff & Steve Peplin.

From the stage at Fiserv Forum to the Convention Fest just outside, far-right talking points about the dangers of immigrants and LGBTQ+ people were shared alongside the unity messaging.

The Wisconsin pastor was once a political pariah. But now his book is being quoted by politicians and former Trump officials. One activist is using it to disrupt elections.

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.

Following J.D. Vance’s speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, University of Dayton associate professor of political science Christopher Devine discusses what kind of sway — if any — a vice presidential pick can have on voters.

Fueled by cold brew, WUWM's Maayan Silver has been reporting both inside and outside of the Republican National Convention’s security zone. Here's what she's seen — and heard.

Ripon, Wisconsin is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party. Meetings held in the Little White Schoolhouse in 1854 led to the party’s creation.

The MPD announced Wednesday that it has made changes to operations for the rest of the Republican National Convention, but Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, says the city must be held accountable for the shooting.

UW-Milwaukee researchers have been measuring raw sewage to track changes in disease levels since the COVID-19 pandemic. They're now testing daily during the RNC to test how an estimated 50,000 visitors change Milwaukee's public health.

There's a temporary public art installation in the downtown Germania building highlighting the relationship of politicians to the oil lobby, and the nature of survival from extreme weather.

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.

Convention Fest has over 100 local and statewide vendors and artists inside the hard security zone to showcase their work to visiting delegates and their guests.

With the RNC in town, a joyful rebellion is taking place. The Great Milwaukee Block Party is a weeklong collection of events celebrating joy and opposing the RNC.

Now that the RNC is underway here in Milwaukee, what is the Republican Party hoping to achieve during it? Tommy Pigott, the strategic communications director for the Republican National Committee, explains.

Benji Backer, an Appleton, Wisconsin native and founder of the American Conservation Coalition, argues Republicans and Democrats will have to work together to tackle climate change.

It took a lot of planning to get the Republican National Convention to Milwaukee and Omar Shaikh is one of the people who made it all happen. He's a local restauranteur and a member of the RNC Host Committee and he joins Lake Effect from the Panther Arena.

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

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.

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

Over the past few months, multiple local artists have spoken out about their work being censored. We look into what's actually going on.

To prepare for interactions between police and protesters at the Republican National Convention, dozens of attorneys have volunteered to act as legal observers.

Reduce, reuse, repair. Those three words are central to the mission of the MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange in Bay View. Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski met founder and owner John Cameron at his shop to learn more about how the second-hand business model is not only good for the environment, but for the community.

The Republican National Convention fast approaches and it’s sure to turn Milwaukee’s downtown area into a hotbed of tourism and political activity. But it will also disrupt the lives of residents for a week, such as the unhoused. So, local organizations are putting support plans in place.

One week out from the Republic National Convention, downtown businesses feel a mix of uncertainty and cautious excitement.

In our July 'Group Chat,' local organizers break down how Milwaukee's Black elected leaders have shown up for Black Milwaukee and what representation means on the heels of the RNC coming to town.

MKE Roots is a new project designed to teach Milwaukee-area teachers local history, so that they may incorporate more local history into their curriculum.

The Coalition to March on the RNC has focused its planning efforts on a major march the first day of the convention. But the group has been sparring with the city over a permit to protest.

WUWM hosted its second voter roundtable with five Milwaukee-area residents who plan to vote for Republican Donald Trump. Wisconsin is likely to be a crucial swing state in the 2024 presidential election.

There are a lot of projections about what the 2024 RNC will provide to Milwaukee's economy, but what does history tell us? We asked an economist and a reporter who covered the RNC in Cleveland in 2016 to find out.

For more than a century, Wisconsin has led political trends in the U.S. The book "Minority Rule" explores that history, and how Wisconsin Republicans have successfully reshaped democracy in the state over the past few decades.

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

It’s been over a month since the Milwaukee County Parks reopened McKinley Beach — it was initially closed in 2020 after at least four people drowned in dangerous currents.

WUWM takes a walk with a chemistry professor on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Kathleen Dolan, a distinguished professor of political science at UW-Milwaukee, discusses the historic and modern purposes of political conventions.

While 'all eyes will be on Milwaukee' and there might be 'sweet, sweet traffic' for local digital sites during the GOP convention, Matt Wild, co-founder of "Milwaukee Record," is weighing whether to stick around.

The rising popularity of mocktails is a trend, and Venice Williams welcomes it as an opportunity to drink more healthily.

If you were enjoying Milwaukee’s nightlife 15 years ago you might remember a rowdy group of LBTQ people playfully takeover your bar. That’s when Guerrilla Gay Bar was at its peak.

Colleen Trevino, a nurse practitioner and director of the Trauma Quality of Life Clinic, says thinking about and prioritizing trauma as a public health priority has enabled more impactful outcomes in the community.

Looking into the role correctional officers play in the prison system, including at Wisconsin's Waupun Correctional Institution, and what can be done moving forward.

Milwaukee Magazine's Ann Christenson shares some of the best sausages, taco trucks and summer drinks in the city.

Lake Effect contributor Lucien Jung shares a traditional Polish dish in Family Recipes. He visits the kitchens of local residents who share their beloved family recipes that they remember from childhood.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features The Cactus Blossoms.

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

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.

A recent survey of Advocate Aurora Research Institute's clinical trials showed most participants are white women over the age of 65 — a disparity that could widen gaps in health outcomes.

Every four years, the GOP loses Milwaukee and Dane counties by hundreds of thousands of votes. This year, they're trying to cut into that gap.

Freelance writer Alli Watters has plenty of suggestions for planning a visit to any of Wisconsin's 50 State Parks.

The Republican National Convention is estimated to attract about 50,000 people to Milwaukee. Some city officials and Milwaukeeans are concerned about the possible influx of guns downtown during the event.

The documentary “Markie in Milwaukee” is about how Markie Wenzel put the pieces of her life back together and worked toward her goal of sexual reassignment surgery after coming out as a transgender woman at age 46.

Three renowned chefs from across the state talk about what "Top Chef," the competitive cooking show, got right and wrong, as it filmed this season all across Wisconsin.

Eviction Free MKE is a three-year pilot program that provides residents facing eviction with free legal representation. But without more funding, the pilot program is set to end at the end of the year.

Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy at Marquette Law School, joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to discuss Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley’s tenure and future challenges for the system.

Ahead of They Might Be Giants' Milwaukee shows, John Flansburgh reflects the band's start in the 1980s and the twists and turns along the way.

The second annual Father's Making Progress honored Milwaukee dads and celebrated them learning new skills, like co-parenting.

Milwaukee Film’s GenreQueer program has put together a Pride Month 2024 program, which is filled with films that celebrate the past, present and future of LQBTQ+ cinema.

Digging deeper into what led up to the problems at MPS and what’s gone wrong with their finances.

The month of June commemorates Black music's impact in this country and around the world, from musical genres to instruments and lyrics.

The Route of the Badger and the possible 30th Street Industrial Corridor trail are of particular interest.

The Milwaukee concert is Saturday at Centennial Hall. The Oconomowoc concert is Sunday at Village Green Park.

Last week, hundreds of people gathered in northern Wisconsin to weigh in on a proposal to reroute the Line 5 pipeline operated by Enbridge. Some of the pipeline runs through the Bad River Band of Lake Chippewa tribal land. Bad River Band sued to have the pipeline removed. Now, Enbridge is proposing rerouting its line around the borders of tribal land.

This Father's Day we wanted to recognize men who are making a difference in our city. But instead of the typical ideals of fatherhood, we asked you who are the stewards and caretakers of our city's people, places and land.

A little-known group called Les Petites BonBons was formed in the early 1970s in Milwaukee. Its impact on Hollywood's glitter rock scene has gone down in history.

Chrystul Kizer gained national attention in 2018 when she was charged with killing her suspected trafficker when she was 17. It was a story that brought renewed attention to child trafficking and spurred conversations, and debates, about survivorhood and self-defense.

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows that recovery largely continues for the state’s food and bar scene for employment and sales.

The latest population numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau are out, and the estimates show that Milwaukee’s population is still shrinking but at a slightly slower pace.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter, John Diedrich, helps make sense of the unregulated world of Delta-8 in Wisconsin.

Forward Scholars is a new tutoring program in MPS schools yielding impressive results for students.

Kevin Henkes is a children’s book author and illustrator best known for his mouse books. But once in a while he will team up with his wife, fine art painter Laura Dronzek, to collaborate on a children’s book together. Henkes & Dronzek join Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to share about their new book "Finding Things" and what makes their partnership work.

Matt Wild from "Milwaukee Record" recaps his favorite songs from local musicians for this month.

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.

May is AAPI Heritage month, but it’s also a time when lots of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders can struggle with identity and their connection to culture.

The 200-acre nature preserve is located just east of downtown Sturgeon Bay. For over 30 years, this 200-acre preserve just east of downtown Sturgeon Bay has worked to restore natural areas and offered free programs. Today, the mission continues while incorporating the latest in restoration techniques.

Here's what to know about Milwaukee Rec's Summer Guide, including new classes and old favorites.

Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 12th Annual Heal the Hood Block Party & Resource Fair for food, fun, fellowship and access to local resources.

For the first time, The Bridge Project is expanding outside of New York and offering the unconditional cash program here in Milwaukee thanks to a partnership with the Zilber Foundation.

We all know Wisconsin as America’s Dairyland, but how much do we actually know about Wisconsin milk? This month’s issue of "Milwaukee Magazine" explores what milk means in Wisconsin's culture.

Two Muslim women sit down together and talk about their experiences, and challenges, making art in Milwaukee.

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."

Wisconsin ranks 50th in state government support for the arts. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, “Curtain Time,” assesses and responds to Milwaukee’s performing arts fiscal challenges.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Willi Carlisle.

Earlier this year, the agency admitted to misallocating funds. Staffing cuts followed and a state audit was ordered. Then last month, operations abruptly stopped

The primary care provider (PCP) shortage is prevalent not only in the Milwaukee-area, but nationwide. With PCPs leaving the medical field, it forces clinicians to treat more patients in less time.

While student encampments are down at UW schools, conversations around divestments are just beginning. Here's what you need to know to make sense of what comes next.

Many Milwaukeeans are familiar with Samson, the beloved gorilla who died in 1981 at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Wildlife artist and world champion taxidermist, Wendy Christensen, made the popular recreation of Samson that’s on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Southern Wisconsin is home to Brood XIII, one of the two broods of periodical cicadas emerging this summer.

Wisconsin's Aging Advocacy Day is celebrating its eighth anniversary by connecting seniors with their state representatives, and LGBT seniors are also showing up and asking for change.

This year, the spring fire season took off in mid-February — early and fast, after a warm, dry winter.

In May 2020, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the youngest county executive in the county's history and the first Black leader elected to serve in this role. He shares his plans for his second term.

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.

Wisconsin's Grace Girard spoke with Lake Effect's Xcaret Nuñez ahead of the ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ season finale about the moments leading up to farmer Brandon Roger’s proposal and what's next for her.

Research into sickle cell disease is underway across the country, but some of the most important work is being done here in Milwaukee with Dr. Prithu Sundd and the Versiti Blood Research Institute.

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.

There are very few places in Milwaukee's near south side neighborhood of Walker's Point that haven't changed over the past few decades. Camacho's bar is one of them.

The Milwaukee Fire Department is working with Ignite the Spirit Milwaukee to help provide mental health services to all firefighters. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski shares more.

Co-written by Milwaukee native Bri LeRose, "The People's Joker" is heavily based on the director, co-writer and lead actor Vera Drew’s life and relationship with queerness and comedy.

Deborah Blum is the author of several books, including "The Poison Squad" and "The Poisoner's Handbook."

A collaboration between the nonprofit Midwestern Environmental Advocates and the Wisconsin Sea Grant, the project visits communities across the state directly impacted by forever chemicals.

Despite voters' approval of an MPS referendum, the district will have to make budget cuts next school year.

A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows rising numbers of traffic related deaths in Milwaukee County, especially for Black residents, sharply contrasts the statewide trend where traffic deaths have been on the decline for decades.

JoAnne Potter started college in 1969, but never finished. Now, 55 years later, she’s graduating from UWM with a bachelor’s degree.

Carol & Diane Amour of the Tribute Documentary Group join Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to share more about future plans for the large rotating powwow exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum — "A Tribute to Survival."

There's a history of harm being done to marginalized students at UW-Madison, but there's a just-as-long history of students protesting and calling for a more inclusive campus. The 'Sifting and Reckoning' project archives those student-led movements.

From Milwaukee to Green Bay, immigrant workers to nurses, these local organizers are building the current day labor movement in Wisconsin.

Mannequins help researchers show the public what ticks look like in context, on a body — something that close-ups and microscope images can't do.

Lake Effect's Books and Beyond series visits the Rare Books Room at Central Library in downtown Milwaukee to explore some of the unique materials housed there.

With summer just over the horizon, many Milwaukeeans are looking forward to a season full of festivals, food, and, of course, live music — especially Milwaukeean Matt Wild.

Whether you’re switching to a spring wardrobe, finally clearing out the pantry or just have a mountain of unopened mail to clear through … decluttering might seem like a never-ending cycle. But it doesn’t have to be.

WUWM has a new podcast called "Swing State of the Union" — it explores how Wisconsin became and continues to be so deeply purple.

For this year’s Black Maternal Health Week, U.S. News & World Report highlighted the success of high-performing maternity care hospitals in supporting Black maternal health. Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI is one of them.

Since 2014, Black Lens has worked to bring films and documentaries to the festival that spotlight emerging and established Black storytellers.

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.

The housing market is tight across the country, but Milwaukee presents some unique challenges that some other cities aren’t facing. Milwaukee Magazine's Chris Droser breaks down some of those challenges.

Sisters Karen and Jennifer Lemke visited more than 50 parks to put together the accessible field guide. They consider it a showcase of the city they love and a vision for an inclusive future.

There is both a positive and thorny legacy that the 1997 film “Chasing Amy” has in the LGBTQ community. The new documentary "Chasing Chasing Amy" provides a new outlook on the complicated classic indie, both for its director Sav Rodgers and the people who made it.

To celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project created a free lesbian history exhibit as well as hosting other events in the Milwaukee area.

This story originally published on October 27, 2020 when Ahead of the Curve was showing through the Milwaukee Film Festival. The documentary is now available to stream on Netflix in honor of Lesbian Visibility Week.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own Buffalo Nichols.

The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin recently donated 20 “birding kit” backpacks to neighborhood centers and schools across Madison and Milwaukee.

The experimental documentary from Milwaukee filmmaker Jesse Mclean explores the relationships — and social contract — between people and the plants we live with.

A new documentary offers a nuanced exploration of a little-known chapter of America's atomic bomb history.

The back rooms of the Milwaukee Public Museum are stashed with millions of items from its collection. In the anthropology department, a rare painting called “Menominee Women” serves as an uncommon record of how Native American women used European goods.

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

In the new documentary, filmmaker Yinan Wang documents how he and his wife are separated from their US-born daughter when travel between the two countries they call home is shut down.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson is starting his second term and first full term as mayor, after winning the special election in 2022 after former Mayor Tom Barrett's resignation and serving a two-year term. Here are his plans moving forward.

A new exhibit called “Dynamic Range” at the Haggerty Museum of Art features photographs by Bill Tennessen that capture a wide range of scenes documenting Milwaukee's Black community from the 1980s to the early 2000s.

"Lady Like" takes an intimate look at Lady Camden’s life as she learns to navigate the glitz and unglamorous moments that come with newfound fame while coming to terms with the troubling childhood experiences she left behind in London.

A new bill recently signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers mandates the inclusion of Asian American and Hmong American history, culture and contributions in Wisconsin’s public schools.

Seven years ago, Wisconsin brokered a deal with Foxconn — one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing companies. But Foxconn hasn’t come close to the promised jobs or investment. Now, Microsoft is promising a new deal. Will this be any different?

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.

Milwaukee native Mitchelle Lyle, founder and director of the afterschool classes, talks about the hydroponics program’s roots.

The documentary “No One Asked You” highlights a unique approach to activism in the fight for abortion rights — humor.

Before Fred Rogers and Jim Henson, Shari Lewis was the true pioneer of children’s television. A new documentary looks into Lewis' career and the pop culture impact she and her trusty sock puppet Lamb Chop had on generations of viewers.

Agriculture officials have detected avian influenza in dairy herds across the country. No cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin and state officials hope to keep it that way.

If the recent solar eclipse motivated you to see more astronomical events, how about shifting to the nighttime to see the northern lights?

The Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers Organization (MASH) was developed to create a community benefits agreement ensuring certain rights for its future employees for Milwaukee's downtown Deer District.

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.

UW-Madison will host its first men of color centered event on campus, aimed at providing a platform for individuals from diverse backgrounds to come together and discuss strategies for achieving self-actualization.

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

Find Wisconsin election results for the presidential preference primary and Milwaukee-area races in the spring general election.

Eiman Mir, a senior at Brookfield East High School, has been working in journalism since middle school. Her years of hard work recently paid off when she was named Journalist of the Year by the Wisconsin Journalism Education Association.

Starting on April 11, the Milwaukee Film Festival is returning to local screens for its 16th year. It features 300 films from local, national, and international filmmakers that show off a wide array of topics and formats for 15 days starting on April 11th.

Purple is often associated with royalty and can promote a calming and healing state in the body. Here are some ways to add purple flowers and vegetables to your garden.

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.

Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite songs from local musicians for this month.

UW-Madison emeritus Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri says science literacy takes many forms.

WUWM hosted its first voter roundtable with five Milwaukee-area residents to take the temperature on how people are feeling in this crucial swing state ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

Are you interested in researching your own family history? Our "Books and Beyond" series looks into how the Milwaukee Public Library and the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society can help get you started.

Sarah Davitt is Milwaukee’s first Public Artist in Residence, a position created by the city in 2023 to address civic challenges in Milwaukee with creative, artistic ideas. Her project, the 'Art Car,' will debut this summer.

WUWM's Xcaret Nuñez, Nadya Kelly and Maayan Silver sat down to discuss the songs sung by women that make them feel like they could move mountains, and a lot of WUWM staff also chimed in.

Wisconsin-native and Latino historian, Sergio Gonzalez's new book, Strangers No Longer, unpacks Latino belonging and faith in Wisconsin and how it informs our communities today.

Before producer Josh Rosenberg embarked on his career in filmmaking, he studied broadcast journalism at UW-Milwaukee and even interned at WUWM.

The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center aims to ensure safe drinking water for tribal youth, who are more vulnerable to the health effects of contaminants like lead, PFAS and heavy metals.

Emily Igwike, Milwaukee’s first-ever youth poet laureate, is wrapping up the last few months of her one-year term.

Milwaukee will experience 90% coverage of the solar eclipse on April 8th. Here's what to expect and how to best enjoy it.

The consequences of climate change and the loss of cultural traditions often go hand-in-hand in places like the Bolivian highlands. The film “Utama” captures this by following the daily lives of an elderly Quechua couple. Director Alejandro Loayza Grisi joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to share more about the film.

Fridays in March, the planetarium is trying something a little different. Choreographed laser shows are being projected onto the planetarium's dome to space-themed music.

A partnership with the Milwaukee Parks Foundation and Milwaukee County Parks, the Aquatics Ambassadors Milwaukee program is helping address lifeguard shortages and working to promote equitable access to swimming.

The April 2 election ballot includes Milwaukee city attorney, the chief legal counsel for city government. Here's an interview with candidate state Rep. Evan Goyke and a non-interview with incumbent City Attorney Tearman Spencer.

MPS is asking voters to approve a $252 million referendum that would increase property taxes and state aid by that amount. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum raises questions about the rationale for the referendum.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features The Lemon Twigs.

Dining editor Ann Christenson highlights standout dishes and gives readers a taste of the city’s culinary scene in Milwaukee Magazine's latest issue.

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

During the month of March, Persian people around the world gather to celebrate Nowruz. A staple of the Nowruz feast is kuku sabzi. Heaps of fresh herbs are chopped and mixed with beaten eggs.

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 parents are unsure if they should let their kids play in the frigid cold, but at the Tamarack Waldorf School on Milwaukee's east side, kids are always encouraged to explore the outdoors. We join them on a walk through the city and learn why the teachers are so passionate about outdoor education.

From 1967 to 1968, activists in Milwaukee marched for 200 consecutive nights to end housing discrimination. More than 50 years later, historical markers commemorating the movement will be placed around the city.

From 1967 to 1968, activists in Milwaukee marched for 200 consecutive nights to end housing discrimination. More than 50 years later, historical markers commemorating the movement will be placed around the city.

From 1967 to 1968, activists in Milwaukee marched for 200 consecutive nights to end housing discrimination. More than 50 years later, historical markers commemorating the movement will be placed around the city.

Instead of grieving the winter activities he didn’t get to enjoy, Ben Binversie plans to send off this warm winter with a fashion show.

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 district was an area where sex work, gambling, and other illegal activities were done out in the open. Historian Matthew Prigge explores this history.

The maximum security prison located in Waupun, Wisconsin, has been on some form of lockdown for more than a year, and prisoners have reported dire conditions at the prison.

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?

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

Wisconsin is emerging from its warmest winter since recordkeeping began in 1895. This news underscores the fact that climate change is impacting our world. Farmers have always dealt with the whims of weather. Now, they’re working on adaptation strategies.

Wisconsin is emerging from its warmest winter since recordkeeping began in 1895. This news underscores the fact that climate change is impacting our world. Farmers have always dealt with the whims of weather. Now, they’re working on adaptation strategies.

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.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos promises he has a team set to review every signature.

Laura Gutiérrez went to the United Community Center (UCC) as a child. She would then return to the UCC to serve in a few different roles before officially becoming the organization's CEO in 2020.

This Spring Election, Milwaukeeans will have a chance to vote for the next city comptroller. The comptroller is the city’s chief financial officer and serves a four-year term.

We share our plans for "Thin Ice," a new project on the impacts of climate change on Wisconsin winters.

For decades, the Milwaukee County Parks System has been unable to mend its aging infrastructure. A recent report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum explores how different partnerships could help the parks system.

Activist and educator Dr. Trish O’Kane shares her vision for what birds can teach us about community and social change in a new memoir.

Maayan Schechter and Maayan Silver don't just have the same unusual first name (uncommon in the United States), but they're also both public radio reporters covering politics. Of course, they had to meet.

In 2012 Clock Shadow Creamery became the first cheese factory in Milwaukee. The factory, located in Walker’s Point, churned out curds, quark and many other kinds of cheese for more than a decade. But when it closed its shop late last year, a lot of people wondered what would come next? We look at the new tenants, Hill Valley Dairy, and its plans for the space.

Despite the prevalence of heart disease in women, most don’t know how to recognize the symptoms, especially since they often present differently from men’s.

Raymond Wiggers is a geologist, science writer and author of the new book "Milwaukee in Stone and Clay," which chronicles dozens of different types of rocks that buildings in our city are made of and how they got here.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime explores the fictional life of a female stand-up comedian in the late 1950s. But while Midge Maisel is fictional, the character is rooted in the real-life history of female Jewish comedians who made their way to the top of the comedy scene despite many obstacles.

Marquette University is gearing up to celebrate its 9th annual Dreamers Gala, which recognizes the accomplishments of Dreamers and helps support their financial needs.

The documentary argues the “David vs. Goliath” battle is only the latest chapter in the Band’s long fight for sovereignty.

For many, leap day might just be another day, but about five million people around the world — also known as leaplings — will get to celebrate their actual birthday and others will celebrate a special moment like an anniversary.

The Great Circus Parade brought restored circus vehicles and performers in historically-accurate costumes to the streets of Milwaukee. Milwaukee PBS' latest documentary remembers the Great Circus Parade with archival footage and interviews.

Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite songs from local musicians for this month.

The City of Milwaukee is installing traffic calming measures to encourage drivers to slow down, and initial data suggests that they're working.

Food and food cultivation is an integral part of Black history. Here's how to plant an African American heritage garden.

Climate change has maple syrup producer Karl Martin thinking about how to adapt.

Despite the intimidating factors of AI, one expert insists that it's just another development and recommends incorporating it into our lives.

Jonathan Kowalske is one of the owners of Component Brewing and a rare disease dad. His new limited-edition beer Zebra Hop hazy IPA will be released on Feb. 29th in honor of Rare Disease Day, with proceeds benefitting the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Since 2009, Victory Garden Initiative has installed over 7,000 garden beds across Milwaukee as part of its annual "blitz." This year's blitz has officially begun, as the organization seeks to install 500 more beds across Milwaukee from April 20 to May 4.

At schools like UWM, DEI programs support a broad range of students who are underrepresented in higher education. But Republican lawmakers, such as Vos, see DEI as racially divisive and part of left-wing indoctrination.

Lake Effect looks at Wisconsin’s new legislative voting maps and explore how elections could be impacted.

On February 23, the Milwaukee Athletic Club will host its annual Boxing Night event, which benefits local youth boxing clubs.

Margaret Cho has been a stand-up comedian for the past 40 years. She’s also an actor, musician, entrepreneur and advocate for causes such as anti-racism, anti-bullying, LGBTQIA rights, sexism, and more. Her latest tour called "Live & Livid" brings her to the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee tonight.

Some of the most unique museums can be found here in Wisconsin, and local writer Tea Krulos's recent article about them is featured in this month’s issue of Milwaukee Magazine.

Less snowpack and warm temperatures led to life-changing severe weather for some residents in the town of Evansville, WI.

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.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features country artist Lola Kirke.

James Wigderson is the former editor of rightwisconsin.com, a conservative news site, who finds himself politically "without a team to root for." He's exploring all the nuances of life in a twice-weekly newsletter.

The MPL is loaded with resources and events to help Milwaukeeans celebrate Black History Month.

Multiple chefs from Milwaukee, Madison and other Wisconsin areas are up for multiple categories in this year's James Beard Awards.

The sponsors say the bipartisan legislation would relieve the state’s workforce shortage in fields like nursing, engineering and teaching.

Freelance reporter Steven Potter spoke with several local FBI agents and even went through the FBI’s Citizens Academy to learn what goes on. Here's what he found out.

Heavy snow and frigid temperatures in January led to spikes in requests for emergency services in Milwaukee County and the surrounding area. Spikes in demand test the durability of the region's social safety net.

The company, founded by Ferne Caulker in 1969, performs and teaches dance and music created by Africans and the African diaspora.

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.

Love can be found in some unexpected places. Just ask Wisconsin native Grace Girard — she joined FOX’s reality dating show, Farmer Wants A Wife, in hopes of finding a rural romance.

The name of the game in Wisconsin politics right now is: redistricting. John Johnson, a research fellow at Marquette Law School's Lubar Center, helps clarify some redistricting confusion and legal arguments.

Derek Mosely revisits and highlights some of Black History's forgotten and influential contributions to society.

Over the past couple of years, interest rates have soared, and the number of houses for sale hasn’t kept up with the number of new homebuyers. The Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative is looking to break that barrier.

Of the 15 Milwaukee Common Council seats up for election this spring, only districts 5, 7, and 11 have primary contests on Feb. 20. The two top vote-getters from each race will advance to the April 2 election.

Carmen Nickerson's "Room to Grow" was a project of over 20 years in the making.

Wisconsin's spring primary election is February 20, 2024. How to register to vote, what time the polls are open, the list goes on — here's a guide to help people vote in Wisconsin.

Alderman Michael Murphy talks about his decision not to seek reelection to the common council after more than 30 years and his plans for the future. Plus, hear reactions from his constituents.

Milwaukee’s primary election is two weeks away and when voters go to cast their ballot on Feb. 20, they might notice one candidate’s name show up multiple times, Ieshuh Griffin.

Marquette research fellow John Johnson shares takeaways from the redistricting consultants’ report shared with the Wisconsin Supreme Court last Friday as well as reaction and what lies ahead.

The executive director of the 30th Street Industrial Corridor, Cheryl Blue, was recently recognized for her work to revitalize an area of Milwaukee’s north side.

For the past three years, UWM has been making behind-the-scenes changes to raise graduation rates.

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

“Patterns of Meaning: The Art of Industry” features salvaged enormous wooden casting patterns from old steel mills acquired and repurposed by artist Cory Bonnet.

There are only five Milwaukee races with primaries: mayor, three Common Council seats and one Milwaukee County Board seat.

The takeout-focused Todd I Believe I Can Fry offers popular snacks like karaage, takoyaki and fries.

This year marks the Year of the Dragon and the planetarium is celebrating with indoor stargazing and a presentation on preparing a traditional Lunar New Year celebration.

WUWM is working to make our 2024 elections coverage more helpful and targeted to community needs.

Read these tips to help survive winter storms in Wisconsin.

Whether it’s to save money, learn new skills, or make changes for your health, the Milwaukee Public Library has plenty of resources you can access year-round.

Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite songs from local musicians for January 2024.

John Johnson, a research fellow at Marquette Law School’s Lubar Center, explains the Wisconsin Supreme Court legislative maps ruling and goes over the legislative maps that have been submitted to the court.

Political bias has played a key role in the redistricting process in Wisconsin, but one local professor believes he has the solution: an algorithm. Matt Petering explains why he believes his algorithm should be the solution to Wisconsin's redistricting problems.

The1980s musical film starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly was also turned into a musical for the stage. It’s now playing at Milwaukee’s Skylight Music Theatre directed by Doug Clemons.

"HBCU Made" contains essays from sixteen writers who reflect on how their time as students at a Black college shaped them into who they are today.

Andrea Gonzalez Caballero will be the headline performer at the Latino Arts Strings program’s annual Guitar Festival.

Al Capone: Prohibition & Wisconsin, a new documentary film from Milwaukee PBS, tells the story of the gangster’s ties to Wisconsin through letters about buying property in the north woods, records of a home distillery he kept in Brookfield, and interviews with his surviving granddaughter, Diane Capone.

A new art exhibition at the Milwaukee Winters Farmers Market looks at the emotional decisions behind food, food access and daily nourishment in our city. It is based on findings from 200 interviews conducted by UW-Milwaukee Center for 21st Century Studies.

“Dry Land” tells the story of a Wisconsin conservationist who learns he has the gift of growing plants by touch.

The book, "Carl Bergmans and the Continental Faience & Tile Co.," tells the story of Belgian immigrant Carl Bergmans and showcases thousands of his handmade tiles.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee guitarist and singer-songwriter Willy Porter.

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.

Last March, a house sold in Wauwatosa for over a million dollars. By the end of that year eight more were sold at the price. Is this an anomaly or the new trend?

The sports card shop Name That Card is a hidden gem in Milwaukee where people can browse, collect or consign sports cards from sports teams across the county.

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.

The nearly century-old pipe organ brings back the original magic of 1920s movie palaces.

A new bill in the Wisconsin legislature could charge people for access to police body camera footage. The bill is part of a larger effort that could threaten public transparency in favor of police privacy.

A new exhibition at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Brook Stevens Gallery focuses on people and organizations that work to improve the city. Growing Resistance highlights community guardians, people who are often overlooked but work tirelessly to improve Milwaukee neighborhoods and the lives of residents.

A recent article titled "Racism in the water: Access for all in outdoor recreation" sheds light on the enduring issue of racial disparities in accessing these outdoor recreational spaces.

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?

"Happy Days" premiered on January 15th, 1974. And despite famously being set here, Milwaukee has a mixed relationship with the show and its cultural impact.

There’s an opportunity to see dozens of hot air balloons rise into the sky in unison next month in Hudson, Wisconsin. It’s called the Hot Air Affair, an annual tradition that attracts balloonists and spectators from around the state.

Milwaukee Record co-founder Matt Wild says 2023 was truly a year for the record books. We recap some of the favorite releases.

Every year, the Wisconsin Policy Forum puts out dozens of reports on issues facing Wisconsinites. Rob Henken, president of the forum, shares their top findings of the last year.

Dr. Kajana Satkunendrarajah recently discovered that certain neurons in the brain can respond to music, which could help patients recover and restore basic body movements after spinal cord injury.

Act 12 gave Milwaukee more power to raise funds, but it also included major restrictions for the City of Milwaukee. Now, the Milwaukee Common Council is exploring how the "home rule" provision in the constitution could help remove these restrictions.

Milwaukee-based automotive educator Chaya Milchtein provides accessible information about car ownership in her blog and her upcoming book.

Lori Fredrich, the dining editor for On Milwaukee, always has her eye on what’s happening in Milwaukee’s food scene. Here are the latest closings and openings in the area.

James Hall is remembered as a staunch civil rights defender who fought for the underrepresented and underserved people in Milwaukee for decades. He died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

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

Today’s Lake Effect is a special music show to celebrate the New Year featuring songs from our "Live at Lake Effect" series, as well as interviews with the team involved in creating the episodes.

The holidays can be a stressful blur. Luckily, holiday movies can offer advice on how to navigate common seasonal stressors. We speak with psychologist and movie buff Dr. Lynne Knobloch-Fedders about common sources of holiday stress and the movies that explore these.

A new book has gathered dozens of Milwaukeeans' stories into one collection. Secret Milwaukee by Jim Nelson is full of fun, lesser-known stories about the Cream City.

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.

On Oct. 31st this year, WUWM and Lake Effect experienced a profound loss. Our newest producer Eilee Heikenen-Weiss passed away after a car accident. She was just 39-years-old. This is our audio tribute to her from both her colleagues at WUWM and her friends and past colleagues at WBEZ in Chicago, IL.

The two artists — Mara Natkin & Gloria Ramirez — paired their passion for health and wellness with hand-drawn, anatomically correct designs featured on all of their products. Their mission is to build community while inspiring people to love their insides.

Over the past few decades, Kwanzaa has become near and dear to the heart of Lake Effect contributor Venice Williams.

Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection first confirmed the return of avian flu in November in a small backyard flock in Taylor County.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features folk and acoustic musician Daniel Rodriguez.

For Bryon Cherry, writing every day helped him process what he was going through personally. His new book, called ‘death moan,’ is meditation on how death tugs at us from many angles. It was written during the height of the pandemic.

The holiday season is a great time to grab a drink with friends and family. Lori Fredrich, dining editor for On Milwaukee and regular Lake Effect contributor, shares some of the best spots to grab a seasonal cocktail.

As the holidays continue to draw closer, perhaps you’ve been looking for an idea of what to give the readers of all ages in your life. Jason Kennedy and Jen Steele from Boswell Book Company offer their favorite suggestions.

We help you plan a winter ski trip to the Granite Ski Area near Wausau.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a new filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own contemporary bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a new filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own contemporary bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Paul Wellington and Nealita Nelson grew up playing with legos together, eventually becoming finalists on the TV show Lego Masters. They came in second, but Wellington and Nelson's impact on the city will last beyond their TV appearances.

For fans of Milwaukee history, there’s one name that comes to mind as the leading expert on the city: John Gurda. His new book, 'John Gurda's Milwaukee' explores the city through route maps and stories.

Nghi Vo is one of three authors being added to the Milwaukee Public Library’s Wisconsin Writers Wall of Fame that pays tribute to a those whose work has been influenced by their life and experiences here in Wisconsin.

Unfortunately, not much has changed for patient care since we last checked in the state of Ascension Hospitals in Wisconsin. If anything, it may have gotten worse.

Nebulas are colorful, gorgeous clouds that are found in between stars in space. But why do they look so cool and what are they made of?

Gaming expert James Lowder shares his top picks for 2023 games, including two-player, family, and role-playing games suitable for players of all ages and levels, with his favorite game taking the top spot.

Milwaukee is the largest and most diverse city in Wisconsin. Although it has reliably voted for Democratic candidates in the past, the power of that voting block has dwindled in recent years.

For the first time in decades, Milwaukee County has a budget surplus. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley shares the county's financial plans for the future.

WUWM’s environmental reporter Susan Bence meets Mr. & Mrs. Claus while working on a story in Spring Green.

We caught up with Oscar Mayer hotdoggers Grill’Em Up Emily and BBQ Brady during their stop in Milwaukee to learn more about their unique job and the 27-foot wiener-shaped car.

Dorothy Enderis was the second, and arguably most influential, leader of the Milwaukee Recreation Department. Learn about her and the neighborhood named in her honor.

Milwaukee has goals to make the city more walkable, provide convenient access to life essentials and ensure enough quality housing for current and future populations. Zoning plays a large role in that.

Milwaukee has goals to make the city more walkable, provide convenient access to life essentials and ensure enough quality housing for current and future populations. Zoning plays a large role in that.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging people to harvest a Christmas tree for $5 from a number northern state forests.

A recent event at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design asked sound artists to create a score for silent films. The filmmakers had no idea what the music would sound like until it was performed live.

The UW System's direct admissions program is meant to increase enrollment and help more high schoolers see themselves as college material.

As the first Native-owned distillery in the United States, the Copper Crow Distillery specializes in brewing from whey.

A new respiratory illness in dogs has veterinarians stumped.

A new respiratory illness in dogs has veterinarians stumped.

Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite songs from local musicians for November 2023.

Learn how the gardening season here in Wisconsin may be longer than you think.

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.

For over a decade, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension has been nurturing citizen science through its Master Naturalist program.

One of the most persistent road hazards here in Wisconsin is deer. This time of year can be particularly bad for a variety of reasons. Jeff Pritzl, the Wisconsin DNR’s state deer program specialist, shares his tips.

The La Crosse Rotary Lights attracts visitors from around the state and beyond to take in the elaborate display.

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

James Morgan, now a community organizer in Madison, was incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons for 24 years. He says the state's prisons are built strictly for punishment when they should be used for rehabilitation.

Significant changes proposed by Governor Tony Evers and a package of bills introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature seek to improve conditions for prisoners in the state. How successful will these measures be?

Staffing shortages limit prisoner movement in Waupun, Green Bay and Stanley correctional institutions — more facilities than previously disclosed.

Wisconsin prisons are overspending, overpopulated, understaffed, and house the highest Black imprisonment rate in the country. The Wisconsin Policy Forum explores why and discusses potential policy solutions.

Echo, a UW-Milwaukee Freshwater Sciences graduate student, teaches young people at the K-12 level about freshwater systems and conservation through their underwater performances as Mermaid Echo.

Amid expanding division and polarization in American politics, Former U.S. Representative, Scott Klug, unpacks the middle ground of the political sphere as the host of the podcast, Lost in the Middle.

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.

Founded in Milwaukee 1938, the Centers for Independence’s mission is to support people with special needs to live dignified and independent lives.

It's been two years since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed. U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supported the bill's passing and explains how it's impacted Wisconsin.

In the 1980s, Wisconsin was embroiled in a violent controversy over Ojibwe spearfishing rights. As a result, the state passed a law requiring schools to teach about Native American history, culture and tribal sovereignty.

There are hundreds of zombie films and shows out there. So, what does our insistent fascination with zombies say about our society?

A report by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explores the reality of gun violence in the state of Wisconsin as well as who it affects and what’s being done to prevent it.

“Do For Self: the story of Milwaukee’s Black Cross Nurses” is a new exhibit at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society that chronicles the foundation of the Black Cross Nurses in Milwaukee.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a new filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Milwaukee's own Abby Jeanne.

Bats are among the smallest and most threatened mammals in the United States. The species has been hit hard by a fungus called white-nose syndrome.

Chesnie Wardell, a news reporter with the Milwaukee Neighborhood Service, shares some of the great events happening this month in Milwaukee.

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.

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.

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.

The hero of the children's book is the lakeside wind turbine that single-handedly powers Port Milwaukee’s administration building.

A comic book store in Milwaukee is selling an original edition of the Amazing Fantasy No. 15 comic in which Spider Man first appeared in 1962.

The Milwaukee Soldiers Home has been helping generations of veterans since 1867. A new documentary from Milwaukee PBS explores that history and how the home continues to help veterans today.

People looking to become special education teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools have a new pathway to do so, and it comes with a living stipend and free tuition.

Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing at the Comprehensive Injury Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin, shares local efforts that spread awareness about the factors that can lead to firearm suicide, as well as how to prevent it.

Spooky season may be over, but there could be a hidden horror still lingering in your neighborhood: a phenomenon known as “zombie trees.”

Milwaukee Roots: The Democratizing Local History Project will engage students in the local histories of Milwaukee’s people of color.

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

Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite songs from local musicians for October 2023.

Milwaukee Area Technical College President Vicki Martin is retiring after this school year.

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.

The Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce merges the Moon Festival, a traditional Chinese celebration with Halloween in a celebratory event this weekend.

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.

Milwaukee County has ended its on-demand paratransit taxi transit option for people with disabilities, leaving many feeling like they’ve lost the ability for reliable transportation and a spontaneous life.

Israeli conductor, Yaniv Dinur, leads Present Music in a live performance of a score for the film "The City Without Jews."

After 16 years of resisting Brown vs. Board, The Supreme Court directly mandated schools in Mississippi to integrate. A new documentary, "The Harvest" explores that process from the former students' perspectives.

You may know about Milwaukee's historic nickname – Cream City – but what made those bricks cream-colored, and how did they become so ingrained in the city's identity?

Changing how coaches, parents, trainers, or spectators comprehend concussions will hopefully lead to more cohesive treatment. New, virtual technology could make that a reality.

About 70 arborists and apprentices care for the City of Milwaukee's canopy; and only four of them are women - Hannah Novicki is one of them. She describes her work and her path to becoming a journeyman arborist.

"Dream, Quickie! Dream!" a play inspired by the life and career of former Green Bay Packers wide receiver, Donald Driver, is filled with music, excitement and inspirational messages.

The podcast series explores the humanity of the people in Wisconsin prisons and how exploring the humanities can better their lives.

Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival starts Thursday evening at the Oriental Theater with a free screening of "Wisconsin Life: The Wisconsin Muslim Project."

In their Filipino-Mexican mobile kitchen, Jack and Chase Roldan serve up plant-based versions of the food they loved as kids.

UWM's Manfred Olson Planetarium is celebrating a special centennial this weekend — the invention of the planetarium.

One of the best ways to take in the changing colors and explore the scenery is by getting in your car and simply driving.

"The Death of Public School" recounts the rise of school choice programs, which use public funds to pay for private school tuition.

As the featured guests on the latest episode of "Good Things Brewing," Derek Mosley and Sandra Dempsey showcase their skills and passion of connecting people throughout Milwaukee.

WUWM talks to two people with Wisconsin ties have lost relatives to the conflict in Israel and Palestine.

Lots of families moved their children to different schools during the pandemic. Amid all the upheaval, some students went missing from Wisconsin’s school enrollment data.

Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski speaks with local labor leader Jesus Salas about the roots and legacy of the farmworkers movement.

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

Host of "Weekend All Things Considered" and former full-time NPR White House reporter Scott Detrow chats with WUWM about Wisconsin, politics and what it's like hosting.

Paula Poundstone, frequent panelist for NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! and host of the comedy podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, returns to Milwaukee for a show on October 13th.

WUWM’s Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell has been talking with Afro-Latinas from Milwaukee about exploring and celebrating their identities. In this conversation, Teran speaks with multidisciplinary artist Anamarie Edwards.

Joel Diviu, of La Mano De Dios, spent the summer tending to coals in a series of asado pop-ups at Zócalo food truck park in Walker's Point.

Once a major node of Milwaukee's manufacturing reputation, the 30th Street Industrial Corridor, is considering new development strategies after Master Lock becomes the latest major manufacturer to leave the area.

David Fantle shares over 40 years of knowledge on Judy Garland's forgotten gem, Summer Stock, in new book entitled, C’mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock.

A local medical transport unit in Milwaukee strives to ensure that anyone who's in need of immediate, critical medical attention can receive it.

Following a hiatus during the COVID-91 pandemic, contributor Lucien Jung is back with more beloved recipes that local residents remember from childhood.

Ahead of a Cultures & Communities Festival event tonight that focuses on the same topic, journalists of color in Milwaukee reflect on the need and responsibility of diverse storytelling in their community.

In a new children's book, Milwaukee author and illustrator Andy Rash brings the story of the adventure he shared with his 7-year-old son during the 2017 total solar eclipse.

Casey Lapworth, processing archivist special collections librarian, shares the history of Milwaukee's Central Library building as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

1. A coat giveaway at a church; 2. The Domes Park party 3. Discussion about hair discrimination; 4. Coffee connection through LBGT Chamber of Commerce; 5. Dia de los Muertos at Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum.

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.

The man responsible for putting WUWM on the air has passed away. Dr. Ru Hill died at the age of 99.

On top of providing entertaining baseball, The Negro League also served as an important economic and social pillar for Black communities around the country, including here in Milwaukee.

Janice Toy, a fixture of Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community, is on a mission to preserve Milwaukee’s Black LGBTQ+ history.

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

Cilivea Thyrion died in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail in December 2022. Her mother, Kerrie Hirte, is still asking the Sheriff's Department for answers.

How a local instrument drive is enriching the lives of students across Milwaukee and how the community can participate.

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.

Six people have died at the Milwaukee County Jail in just over a year. The people housed there report inadequate conditions and led a protest this summer.

Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care. Experts say staffing shortages are contributing to lockdowns across the country.

A retired economist offers ways to change the Republican financing plan for maintenance of the ballpark.

As one of only two female Master Cheesemakers in the world, Pam Hodgson's passion for cheese runs in her blood.

WUWM is celebrating the rich cultural diversity of Milwaukee’s Hispanic and Latino people during Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting Afro-Latino voices in the city. WUWM’s Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell talks with Joan Marie Luciano Vargas about the importance of her Afro-Latina identity.

CCmás is a program though Planned Parenthood that focuses on giving Wisconsin’s Latino community the tools to advocate for reproductive justice, their right to control their sexuality and reproduction.

Al Jarreau always spoke fondly of his upbringing in Milwaukee. Now Milwaukee is renaming a park in his honor.

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, WUWM’s Emily Files talked to Maria Acosta about her unexpected path to comedy, and what it’s like to bridge two cultures in her work.

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.

Michelle Thaller, astrophysicist and the assistant director for science communication at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, recaps integral forgotten historical figures.

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.

The Lake Effect team heads to Anodyne in Walker's Point for a show on-stage in front of a live audience to explore the neighborhood’s LGBTQ history, learn how Walker’s Point became the center of Latinx life in the city, look at the neighborhood’s foodie scene, and learn about Clock Shadow Creamery.

Wisconsin is the largest grower of cranberries in the world, and it’s harvest season. Right now, about 270 cranberry farms in Wisconsin are flooding their fields to harvest the state’s fruit.

UW-Milwaukee history professor Arijit Sen has spent a decade connecting with residents in Martin Drive, a neighborhood on Milwaukee's west side, to find out what stewardship means. He's learned some keys to creating a diverse neighborhood with a strong social infrastructure.

Wisconsin Historical Society's Abbie Norderhaug shares the history of a Barbie doll in their collection, as well as Barbie's Wisconsin roots.

Republicans in the Legislature have been threatening to impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz, although she hasn't yet heard a case. GOP leadership is pressuring the justice to recuse herself from a redistricting case that could decide the fate of Republican control of the Wisconsin Legislature.

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

Doors Open Milwaukee returns September 23 and 24, 2023 with 130 locations and tours available to get to know Milwaukee behind-the-scenes. This citywide open house event has been running since 2011, but has new tours and locations to visit every year.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp are excited to bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a new filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features the Indie-psychedelic rock band hailing from Minneapolis, Night Moves.

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

794 is likely to see some major changes in the next few years. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation released several different proposals for what these changes could look like, and even though construction is years away these plans are already being hotly debated.

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

Sofar Sounds believes putting artists in unexpected venues can expand new horizons for Milwaukee music lovers and artists.

Rabbi Jessica Barolsky is the first female head rabbi in a Reform or Conservative synagogue in metro Milwaukee. She talks about creating community for Jews here.

Local advocates and survivors of child abuse, Scott Kinderman and Christina Trinidad, will be honored at the Walk Together Milwaukee event with the Unspoken Hero Award for their work in supporting child abuse and neglect survivors.

A new film, starring Helen Mirren, depicts former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's experiences during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. But before spending five decades in Israeli politics, Golda Meir spent some of her formative years in Milwaukee.

A new statewide project, lead by Wisconsin Medical Society, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Nurses Association, is working to improve health outcomes for Black people, post pregnancy.

Over the years Cherry Street Community Garden has grown to double its number of garden beds, add cherry and apple trees to line its border and add public art and infrastructure to make the garden into a true gathering place.

Wisconsin recently topped a list of states where investors are interested in buying properties, which could be bad news for traditional home buyers. We learn how these investors are impacting the market, and get some tips on how buyers can navigate it.

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.