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Huge stormwater basin alone cannot stop 30th Street Corridor basement flooding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:10


Families and businesses continue to grapple with the aftermath of last month's thousand-year storm. A project in the 30th Street Corridor on Milwaukee's northwest side is under construction. When complete, the stormwater basin will be able to hold 30 million gallons of water.

A month after historic Milwaukee-area floods, here's how some residents are rebuilding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:34


A month after Wisconsin's historic floods, residents are trying to rebuild their homes and businesses the best they can. President Donald Trump has approved federal funds to help the state recover.

Judge to decide if pipeline project proceeds in water- and habitat-rich northern Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:23


A hotly-debated reroute of a portion of a gas and oil line in northern Wisconsin is seeing its day in court.

Prolific Arms Security Company fills in the gap in firearms education in Milwaukee

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 3:59


A Milwaukee-based security company is working to increase access to firearms education in the Black community.

Schoolhouse Beach: A unique Washington Island treasure

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 4:17


As summer comes to an end, we're taking one last trip to the beach: Schoolhouse Beach in Door County. We learn why it's unique.

After summer of challenges and cleanups, what will improve at MPS this school year?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 4:38


Dr. Brenda Cassellius started her first full school year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools this week. Here's what she thinks the year will bring and what will improve.

WI high school athletes can now sell their name, image. Darcy Doyle is the first to do it

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 4:43


Wisconsin's first name, image and likeness deal (NIL) went to a female lacrosse player at the University School of Milwaukee. Here's what she'll be selling.

December trial set for Milwaukee judge accused of helping man to evade arrest in courtroom

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 1:41


A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade ICE will stand trial in December after she declined to appeal a ruling rejecting her attempt to dismiss the case.

Here's how to help scientists prevent the spread of invasive Japanese stiltgrass in Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 4:04


Japanese stiltgrass is a non-native annual grass that's newer to Wisconsin, but has been detected in the eastern and southern U.S., including Illinois, for several years.

Economic check-in: Milwaukee-area veteran looks for job

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 3:57


George Kolintzas Jr. has been relying on veterans' benefits to stay afloat as he starts a new job and a new school year. Here's what he has to say about the current economy.

'A magical day': Milwaukee-area students are back to school after challenging summer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 2:29


Milwaukee Public Schools spent the summer cleaning lead paint, asbestos and now, dealing with a chemical spill. That didn't dampen the mood outside Browning Elementary Tuesday morning.

Metcalfe Park seniors start a carpool to shop for groceries after Pick 'n Save leaves neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 4:51


Five Pick 'n Save grocery stores have closed in the Milwaukee-area. One of those closures leaves a predominantly Black neighborhood without a convenient fresh food source.

'What a gem we have here': New Circus World director talks future of historic Baraboo site

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:30


Circus World's new executive director shares what's next for the historic Baraboo site.

'Silenced and discarded': MATC cuts 4 jobs citing Trump admin's ban on 'race-conscious' hiring

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 2:30


MATC fired four employees of its multicultural center citing the Department of Education's threat to pull funding from colleges that use race-conscious hiring for positions.

Critically missing: Who is still missing after Milwaukee's historic flooding

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:26


Only one death has been attributed to Milwaukee's historic flooding earlier this month. But people from a local homeless encampment might disagree.

Built by timber: How logging shaped northern Wisconsin's Indigenous nations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:00


The logging history and culture of northern Wisconsin are remembered differently in Hayward, WI and on the neighboring Lac Courte Oreilles reservation.

Milwaukee college student advocates for climate action: ‘We need people doing the work'

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 4:46


A sophomore in college, Milwaukee native Jariel Ramos has set a goal of running for political office as soon as he can. The advocate for climate action and environmental justice says we need people doing the work.

Gov. Evers requests presidential disaster declaration following Milwaukee-area flooding

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 2:00


Following the initial damage assessments, Gov. Evers has requested President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration.

Back to school is upon us. Time for a technology check in with kids, author says

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 4:29


As students head back to school Sept. 2, parents should check in with their kids on social media use, location tracking and screen time limits, says author of the book "Growing Up in Public."

Milwaukee teen's 'Youth Pray Over Youth' event promotes community & positivity

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 4:33


A Milwaukee teen brought the community together for a prayer event in response to violent incidents impacting youth.

What residents should know about what FEMA is doing in Milwaukee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 2:57


FEMA, the nation's disaster agency, arrived in southeast Wisconsin Thursday to begin assessing damage from the region's historic flooding. And while they were a sight for sore eyes, there's still a long process before residents find relief, if they ever do.

'What baseball is all about': After 14 win streak, Brewers fans cash in on free George Webb

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 4:24


Milwaukee Brewers and George Webb fans' dreams came true earlier this month when the Brew Crew hit 12 straight wins and triggered free burgers from the diner chain.

FEMA teams will be assessing damage in southeastern Wisconsin starting Thursday

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 1:43


Wisconsin has requested federal assistance to help recover from the destruction from the severe storms and floods earlier in August. Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be on the ground this week to conduct preliminary damage assessments.

Insurance expert shares tips on flood insurance claims

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:43


Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for repairs.

How Wisconsin cooperates with ICE, and gets paid for it

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:21


The ACLU of Wisconsin recently released a report detailing how local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration authorities and is paid for that cooperation.

Milwaukee producer breaks down the art of sampling on National Hip-Hop Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 4:16


"Have I heard this before?" is a question hip-hop aficionados are constantly asking themselves. Milwaukee musician Kiran Vedula explains why.

Flood damage estimate exceeds $23M, officials hope for FEMA funding

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 2:30


Milwaukee County officials provide updates on flood response efforts and damage estimates.

How will Wisconsin recover from flood damage? We can look to trends over the past few decades

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 4:43


A researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum unpacks the escalating trend of flood damage in Wisconsin for the past 45 years.

Milwaukee Health Department offers safety precautions, flood assistance for impacted businesses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 2:36


City officials are sharing resources and safety tips for cleaning your property as recovery efforts continue across the Milwaukee area following recent flash floods.

‘Overall, the system provided as good a service as it could': MMSD's take on weekend storm, flooding

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 4:42


The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District shares how the region's water infrastructure operates during a massive rainstorm like the one over the weekend. Executive Director Kevin Shafer says the storm should be a wake-up call about the importance of creating a resilient regional system to cope with climate change.

Milwaukee County officials tell residents to report flood damage in hopes of securing federal aid

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 2:30


Milwaukee County leaders are visiting homes hit by flooding.

'We're not FEMA, we're just brothers from Milwaukee': Meet the men helping with free flood cleanup

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 4:34


Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency after what's been called a 1,000-year flood in southeastern Wisconsin. The storms quickly overwhelmed water systems, leading to severe flooding across the Milwaukee area. And with help hard to find, a few community organizers sprung to action draining basements and clearing property.

Wauwatosa family among many with flooded homes after southeast Wisconsin storms

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 2:54


Jessica Young and her family are one of hundreds of families still facing challenges after an unprecedented storm hit southeastern Wisconsin.

As Wisconsin sees measles cases, Milwaukee-area vaccinations are below target. What now?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 4:46


Milwaukee County students fall below the ideal threshold for MMR vaccinations. Here's what that means for our community.

What to know about travel for people with vulnerable immigration statuses

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 4:33


Depending on your immigration status, travel can be a stressful event in these times. So if your status is vulnerable, what should you know about how to travel safely?

Long stranded along Lake Michigan shore: Deep Thought through an environmental lens

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 3:26


Aaron Zeleske, of Harbor District, Inc., hopes Deep Thought cultivates deep thinking about the about importance of Lake Michigan and how everything we do affects it.

What's next for Deep Thought? Abandoned boat heads to auction, becomes bobblehead

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:24


Deep Thought, the abandoned boat on Lake Michigan, was removed months ago. Now, dozens of bidders hope to win the salvaged vessel in an auction.

Rise and Grind: The life of a Hmong flower farmer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 4:09


It's farmers market season — and that means fresh-picked, fresh-cut flowers and bouquets. But where do those flowers come from? And who is behind all the work?

Milwaukee County awarded $250,000 for national recognition of community impact

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:49


Milwaukee County has received national recognition for improvements to health equity in the community.

State law will require UW faculty to teach 8 classes a year. What it means for students

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:12


University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes?

State law will require UW faculty to teach 8 classes a year. What it means for students

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 5:12


University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes?

Milwaukeeans weigh in on the selection of director for the Office of Community Wellness & Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 4:51


Candidates hoping to lead Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness & Safety participated in public forums to lay out their experience and answer residents' questions.

The federal case against Judge Hannah Dugan: What to know

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 4:53


In April, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on a federal obstruction charge. The FBI handcuffed her at the courthouse and posted it on social media. This week she was set to start her trial, but it's been delayed. Here's what you need to know about her case and the precedent it could set.

County Board to vote on July 24 on reimagined Mitchell Park Domes project

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 4:39


The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to fund construction of the reimagined Mitchell Park Domes.

Willow Newell is the first Black Miss Wisconsin. Up next: Miss America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 4:25


Twenty-two-year-old Racine native, Willow Newell, is the first Black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin. In September, she'll compete for Miss America in Florida.

$11M deficit, authorized worker strike and leadership vacuum: What's going on at MCTS?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 4:47


Milwaukee's County Transit System recently announced a surprise $11 million budget deficit projected for the year. Last week, the drivers union authorized a strike. So what exactly is going on with the county's bus system?

Get your music on at 'Summer of Soul': a downtown Milwaukee concert series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 4:41


Headliners include BILAL, Digable Planets, Madison McFerrin and Septeto Charambó. The series is every other Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27 at the Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion.

What to know about Milwaukee's National Weather Service and funding cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 4:22


The National Weather Service provides critical weather updates that alert the public. So what should you know about the work that the Milwaukee office does? And how could funding cuts affect it?

Milwaukee Police consider exchanging jail records for facial recognition technology

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 4:38


Facial recognition technology is already in use in some Milwaukee-area jurisdictions. Now, Milwaukee City and County law enforcement are considering implementing the technology too.

'Black Hogwarts' program promotes civic engagement among Black and brown youth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 5:19


A local youth-led organization's summer program teaches young people how to be civically engaged.

Just 27% of MPS fourth graders read at a basic level. A second state audit demands change

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 4:27


A second state-ordered audit of Milwaukee Public Schools focuses on how the district teaches its students. It found glaring issues with literacy and teacher training.

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