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As climate change increasingly burdens Milwaukee's aging housing stock, the city's Environmental Collaboration Office, or ECO, is working to connect homeowners with energy-saving resources and build new net-zero housing.

As climate change increasingly burdens Milwaukee's aging housing stock, the city's Environmental Collaboration Office, or ECO, is working to connect homeowners with energy-saving resources and build new net-zero housing.

After nearly 30 years of partnering with south side residents, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers has cut back its environmental health initiatives. The environmental team was recognized for coalition building and bringing people together. Now south side residents worry about the future of programs in their neighborhoods.

As climate change worsens around the world, so does the most frequent and costly natural disaster in Wisconsin: flooding. Hear what authors of a new study say about the challenges Milwaukee is facing — and how the city is preparing.

Milwaukee County's Building Bridges program aims to help create and expand small businesses in Milwaukee County.

A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.

In Milwaukee, there hasn't been a more public fight against deportation efforts than that of Yessenia Ruano. The mother of two, and MPS teacher's aide, faces deportation to El Salvador.

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.

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

Golf is seeing a surge in popularity among young women.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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