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Critics question possible Point Beach Nuclear Plant license extension, despite favorable NRC ruling

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 4:49


Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff have decided on a preliminary basis that there would be no adverse environmental impact if the power plant would run until it's 80.

Report examines state of Milwaukee County's youth justice system

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 4:40


A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum examines the state of Milwaukee County's youth justice system, comparing data from before and after the COVID pandemic.

Head Start is a 'lifeline' for children across Wisconsin. What happens if Trump cuts it?

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 4:31


Head Start provides early childhood care for students living at or below the poverty line. Such services make it possible for their parents to work.

Women's U.S. Open golf tourney comes to suburban Milwaukee as game attracts more female players

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 4:19


We Energies natural gas plants approved by Public Service Commission

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:07


The power plants have faced heavy public criticism leading up to the decision.

'It just makes no sense': 180 jobs at MPS cut or moved in superintendent's overhaul

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 4:28


Two phases of restructuring are angering teachers' union members and concerning parents. While many agree MPS needs radical change, there's not agreement on how to get there.

A neo-Nazi group is leaving flyers in southeastern Wisconsin communities

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 4:39


Racist flyers produced by a neo-Nazi group known as the Aryan Freedom Network are being spread across counties in southeastern Wisconsin.

Old World Wisconsin opens historic Wittnebel's Tavern

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 4:27


The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin recently opened the historic Wittnebel's Tavern, established in 1906. The building has been relocated and restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.

Major public pushback on state bills requiring sheriff departments to work with ICE

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:26


Last week was the first public hearing for a Wisconsin bill that would force local sheriff's departments to work with and assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Carvd N Stone's positive news content is elevated through new Amazon partnership

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 4:14


"Carvd N Stone," a Black and woman-owned media company in Milwaukee, has launched a story telling series with Amazon.

'Journal Sentinel' reporting finds MPS fails to act on teacher exit surveys

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 4:55


A review of nearly 900 exit surveys from MPS employees who left their jobs found common threads. But the school district doesn't analyze or learn from exit reviews.

Revisiting the Prohibition Era in Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:36


The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin are opening a historic tavern on May 17, 2025. Wittenbel's Tavern, established in 1906, has been restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.

Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee's immigration history

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 4:38


Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn't always been a warm welcome. Here's a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

Museum exhibition traces the 60+ years legacy of a thriving Black-led Little League in Milwaukee

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 4:45


The exhibition, “Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League” explores the history of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League baseball team in Milwaukee.

'Frozen in time': Exploring Black Point Estate's layered history

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 4:48


Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We'll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Whittnebel's Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.

May Day brings community groups and advocates together to defend immigrant and worker rights

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 3:57


May 1st signals International Workers Day. In Milwaukee, hundreds gathered to advocate for worker and immigrant rights.

Gardening in Milwaukee: It doesn't have to be fancy

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:03


Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.

Local crisis nursery helps keep kids safe as caregivers handle life's challenges

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:23


The La Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center has been a haven for children when their families are in crisis for more than 30 years.

MPS says it will clean up lead paint in 100+ schools by the end of the year. How?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 4:20


Milwaukee Public Schools leaders announced their lead remediation plan for the 106 schools in the district built before 1978. It comes as the CDC has denied the city's request for help.

MPS says it will clean up lead paint in 100+ schools by the end of the year. How?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 4:20


Milwaukee Public Schools leaders announced their lead remediation plan for the 106 schools in the district built before 1978. It comes as the CDC has denied the city's request for help.

Local conservationist hopes environmental education reveals to youth their connection to nature

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 4:20


Conservationists are working to increase access to environmental education in Milwaukee so students of color can connect with nature in their communities.

Catholics in Milwaukee weigh in on Pope Francis' passing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 4:25


WUWM stopped by the Church of Gesu on Marquette University's campus to speak with people about the pontiff ahead of noon mass.

'Huge need for foster parents': More foster homes needed in Milwaukee County

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 4:33


Milwaukee County is home to the largest number of foster children in Wisconsin, but it doesn't have enough foster homes to ensure children are kept in their communities. One in three children entering foster care are placed more than 20 miles from their home.

As UW-Waukesha closes, students will miss 'the little things' (including the cost)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 4:14


The 59-year-old campus will close this June due to under enrollment and financial constraints. This year, there were 589 students enrolled at UW-Waukesha.

How are Milwaukee breweries handling the trade war uncertainty?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 4:17


The Trump administration is laying down tariffs, along with a few pauses, and local breweries say they are experiencing whiplash.

Layoffs force CDC to reject Milwaukee's plea to help clean up lead paint in schools

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 2:29


Although Milwaukee's request for extra staff from the CDC was initially approved, layoffs this month completely shuttered the federal agency's lead prevention unit.

How to turn around MPS? Report highlights lessons from Chicago, Miami and DC schools

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:59


A report released by the Wisconsin Policy Forum takes lessons from other major city school systems to help support changes in Milwaukee.

Visas revoked from 10 UWM international students and grads, university says

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 4:18


UWM's announcement comes as the UW System says nearly 30 students statewide have had their visas revoked or terminated.

Milwaukee Brewers hope stoking fan energy will help the ball club win

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 4:35


WUWM visits one of the energy-generating centers—the scoreboard control room at American Family Field.

Cuts at the CDC may impact Milwaukee Public Schools lead paint cleaning projects

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 2:30


MPS district leaders and city health department officials said Thursday that cuts at the CDC are having an impact on lead remediation projects in schools.

The new MPS superintendent is tasked with a turnaround. What's 'top of the list?'

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 3:40


Dr. Brenda Cassellius is Milwaukee Public Schools' new superintendent. What are her priorities for her first year on the job?

Major prison plan discussed as Wisconsin Legislature begins state budget hearings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 2:32


The next budget hearing is this Friday, April 4, in West Allis.

Health organization in Milwaukee concerned over potential federal cuts to HIV prevention

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 3:42


Advocates say Milwaukee could lose over $1 million in federal funding for HIV testing, prevention and treatment if the proposed cuts CDC's Division of HIV happen.

Election results: Jill Underly elected to second term as Wisconsin state superintendent

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 2:00


Wisconsin voters chose our next State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tuesday. Here's what to know.

Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 2:34


The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court has won, defeating President Donald Trump's endorsed challenger. Susan Crawford's victory Tuesday cements a liberal majority for at least more three years.

Trans issues surface briefly in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 4:29


A look at how transgender issues became a late-stage topic for the conservative-backed candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and those supporting him.

Elon Musk campaigns for Schimel in Green Bay, draws large protest crowd

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 4:27


Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive, handed out $1 million each to two opponents of "activist judges."

Amid Wisconsin Supreme Court election debate over rape kits, a gentle discussion of what they are

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 4:32


The Women's Center of Waukesha offers an explanation of rape kits without involving politics.

Clash of ideas over We Energies' proposed natural gas plant at Oak Creek

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 2:30


The utility says the large plant is a needed step toward phasing out use of coal at its complex along Lake Michigan.

Black Feminist Symposium at UWM elevates the voices and experiences of Black women

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:37


UW–Milwaukee recently hosted its 5th Annual Black Feminist Symposium—a space dedicated to discussing the theory and practice of Black feminism.

MPS teacher training program cut by Trump admin for 'divisive ideologies.' What now?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:57


Funding was cut for a program designed to train 36 special education teachers for MPS. A judge has put a temporary stop to the cuts, but the program remains in limbo.

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music celebrates 125 years of community service

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 4:07


The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music has been providing access to music education to Wisconsin's communities for over a century.

The fight against rolling back trans youth rights in Wisconsin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 4:46


Four bills limiting the rights of transgender youth have appeared again in the Wisconsin Legislature. While they're likely to be vetoed by the Gov. Evers if they're even passed, they reflect scary times for young people who are transgender.

Wisconsin State of the Tribes address focuses on expanding educational opportunities

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 2:08


The annual remarks this year were delivered by the chairman of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, Thomas Fowler.

Meet the candidates running for Wisconsin state superintendent on April 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 4:51


Wisconsin's top K-12 education official, Jill Underly, is facing a challenge from Brittany Kinser on April 1.

What does an alderperson on the Milwaukee Common Council do?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 4:28


Two candidates are vying for an open seat on the Milwaukee Common Council April 1. What will the new alderperson do on the job?

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Let's talk about it: Teaching under Trump

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 4:41


With a second Trump administration, educators share how they handle politics as it enters their classrooms.

Donald Trump Jr. visits Waukesha County, adds partisan fuel to Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 2:55


The president's son speaks at a rally to support Brad Schimel, while Susan Crawford's supporters protest outside.

Supporting ecosystems, producing crops — two southeast Wisconsin tree initiatives

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 4:21


Trees provide lots of benefits to us and our environment, from capturing carbon to fueling ecosystems. We look at initiatives in Walworth County and Waukesha that aim to cultivate healthy and productive canopies.

Crawford, Schimel square off over abortion, Trump and Musk in Wisconsin Supreme Court debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 4:16


Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel presented differences in a contentious Wisconsin Supreme Court debate Wednesday night at Marquette University Law School.

What does the MPS school board do? What to know before heading to the polls

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 4:34


Four seats on the MPS Board of School Directors are up for election on April 1. What does the board do, and where does their power end?

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