WUWM News

Over the past generation, Black women have been at the vanguard of defining Milwaukee's art scene — even if they haven't always been recognized for the work. This week, we're meeting the women and hearing their stories.

WUWM speaks with Sharol Britton, a Milwaukee resident on SSI who's been sheltering this winter in her van.

A WUWM listener asked why colleges in Milwaukee don't offer African languages as foreign languages. Marquette and UWM only offer Arabic.

According to the National Weather Service, the state hasn't seen a storm like this — with such high winds — in 15 years.

Western Wisconsin is filled with small, slow-paced towns where neighbors know each other. But as continued ICE operations in the Twin Cities spill over across the border, they've also become a target.

The ideological balance of the Wisconsin Supreme Court isn't immediately up for grabs in 2026. Here's why it's still important to vote.

Communities around southeast Wisconsin are trying to find ways to better manage stormwater and reduce flooding.

On March 7, several dozen protesters gathered in Milwaukee as part of a nationwide call to action to stop the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

There's perhaps no place in the state hit harder by gun violence than Milwaukee. This Saturday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is hosting a forum for people to talk about gun safety, gun ownership and gun violence.

UWM students talk about the decades-long struggle with the hard-line government and why they're ready for the country to turn a new leaf.

This Sunday is International Women's Day, and to celebrate, we passed the mic to two organizers from Milwaukee's International Women's Day Coalition.

Wisconsin chef Elena Terry is known for sharing the importance of Indigenous foods. Her new restaurant, Tall Grass, is set to open at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

WUWM checked back in with three voters who participated in our conservative voter roundtable in 2024. They share what they think of Trump's second term so far.

Stormwater managers are looking for ways to prevent flooding when torrential storms hit. In Milwaukee, that includes reducing runoff from freeways.

Some bus routes are being shortened in Milwaukee County starting March 8. What to know about bus schedules and fares.

As grocery stores continue to close in Milwaukee neighborhoods, community organizations are expanding their efforts to keep people fed.

Workers at Milwaukee-based Discourse Coffee voted to unionize, and company leadership will voluntarily recognize the union without a National Labor Relations Board election.

What is the ballot question about schools on Glendale and River Hills ballots in the spring 2026 election?

Environmental and health organizations around the country recently filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for rolling back climate protections.

Learn what the Milwaukee County Board does and how it impacts Milwaukeeans' day-to-day lives ahead of the April 7 election.

Wisconsin companies including Kohl's and Milwaukee Tool are suing for compensation over the money they've spent due to Trump's tariffs.

For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens."

Milwaukee Common Council members recently announced legislation in case of a potential wave of ICE agents occupying the city.

Some states looking to regulate AI want companies to remind users that chatbots like ChatGPT aren't real. But researchers are worried that could make users spiral more.

An analysis by Climate Central found that Milwaukee's January temperatures have risen more than 8 degrees over the last 55 years.

The cabaret-style show explored love, technology and human connectedness.

Milwaukee's Skylight Music Theatre was designed as a duplicate of the Coupe d'Or Theatre in southwestern France. How did the design cross the ocean?

Milwaukee officials and community leaders hosted a protest safety event in case of a potential influx of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city.

North America's largest ski marathon takes place around Hayward, Wisconsin. It's story reveals a history of medieval survival, visionary business moves and royal babies.

The Democratic governor, who is not seeking reelection, focused on school funding, property taxes and the economy.

This year, Black History Month, which once was known as Negro History Week, marks a century of celebrating Black people's contributions to the United States.

An audit found that Milwaukee Public Schools overspent its budget last school year by $46 million. Now, leaders are considering cuts to jobs.

WUWM spent some time with people who enjoy one of Wisconsin's favorite winter pastimes: ice fishing.

Love was in the air at the Waukesha County Courthouse ahead of Valentine's Day, as couples prepared to tie the knot.

Milwaukee-area anglers have been watching changes in ice fishing conditions as climate change takes its toll on winter weather.

There's love in the polar bear enclosure. A Madison zoo has introduced two bears as part of the Polar Bear Population Alliance.

A Madison-based environmental law firm filed an appeal to Milwaukee Circuit Court on behalf of the Shorewood resident who received a citation for walking the shoreline beyond this public beach.

The blind date cookie has been around for centuries. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to learn how the sweet's origins are connected to Milwaukee.

Love and intimacy have no age limits. On this month's "Group Chat," we'll hear from two seniors who found out what's possible with a second chance at love.

A local support group for wheelchair users brings together people to discuss the challenges of living with mobility issues.

On Feb. 11, several Milwaukee Common Council members announced two new initiatives in case of a potential influx of ICE agents in the city.

Pros and cons continue to swirl around data centers — some in the planning stages, others already in motion in Wisconsin. A We Energies proposal is adding fuel to the fire. It would create a new energy rate for so-called “very large” customers, like data centers.

Versiti Wisconsin reported that its blood supply dipped significantly following winter weather in January, but is starting to rebound. This mirrors a nationwide trend as flu, weather and hospital usage led to nationwide blood shortage.

Milwaukee police have banned the use of facial recognition technology for now, following a heated Fire and Police Commission meeting. A tech policy shares what the public should know.

When Jane LaGolden started her senior social group in Milwaukee 10 years ago, she didn't want to knit a blanket, read a book or watercolor. She wanted to meet other seniors and build community.

Grasslyn Manor, a neighborhood within Milwaukee's Sherman Park, has been grappling with flooded basements for decades. Despite the increasingly erratic weather climate change doles out, its residents are determined to curb their flooding problem.

A new dance-theater work explores how communities under assault care for themselves. The show is made with — and for — the city's BIPOC LGBTQ+ community. It focuses on the local “Ballroom” scene.

Puerto Rican restaurants and cafes are serving Bad Bunny-inspired food and drinks ahead of the artist's Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 8.

Over the past few years, Milwaukee police have used facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. But they did so without community input or documented procedures. All of that came to a head in a Fire and Police Commission meeting.

What does it mean to be Jewish? A new initiative in Wisconsin schools explores just that.

The Snail Mail Stationery Market is this Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anodyne Coffee in Walker's Point. Enjoy handcrafted stickers, posters, cards and more.