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The Marcus Performing Arts Center recently hosted an inaugural Native Heritage Celebration to expose the community to Indigenous cultures.
Engravings on bullet casings. Manifestos. Online profiles filled with hate. How deep does the rabbit hole go for mass shooters? Extremism experts warn that politicians and media outlets are getting the motivations of these young, isolated shooters all wrong.
For almost two years, Gaza has been in the headlines. The bombings and destruction have all been livestreamed digitally nonstop. So it might be easy for some people to put it to the side and not pay attention. But for three people from Milwaukee, it meant moving closer and helping where they could.
An administrative law judge is weighing a proposal by Canadian company Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 pipeline through northern Wisconsin, as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental experts warn of lasting damage to wetlands and waterways that flow into Lake Superior.
Three Milwaukee residents have made the trip to the Palestinian territories to offer help where they could and check in on loved ones. WUWM's Jimmy Gutierrez brings us their stories as they recorded audio diaries of their journeys, documenting what they witnessed firsthand.
Since Pick 'n Save closed in Milwaukee's Metcalfe Park neighborhood this summer, community partners have been working to bridge the food access gap for residents.
Nearly 200 young people in Wisconsin are both deaf and blind, and they relied on the Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project for help. Now the project has been defunded.
A 1000-year flood devastated the Milwaukee area in August. The flooding left at least two people dead and caused over 52-million-dollars in damages. Last week, the federal government approved FEMA assistance, which will provide financial relief to residents in three counties who were impacted by the flooding. Erren Streeter is a FEMA media relations specialist. She joins WUWM's Jimmy Gutierrez to outline how residents can apply for assistance and what to expect from the process.
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 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.
A hotly-debated reroute of a portion of a gas and oil line in northern Wisconsin is seeing its day in court.
A Milwaukee-based security company is working to increase access to firearms education in the Black community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circus World's new executive director shares what's next for the historic Baraboo site.
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.
Only one death has been attributed to Milwaukee's historic flooding earlier this month. But people from a local homeless encampment might disagree.
The logging history and culture of northern Wisconsin are remembered differently in Hayward, WI and on the neighboring Lac Courte Oreilles reservation.
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.
Following the initial damage assessments, Gov. Evers has requested President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration.
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."
A Milwaukee teen brought the community together for a prayer event in response to violent incidents impacting youth.
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.
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.
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.
The ACLU of Wisconsin recently released a report detailing how local law enforcement cooperates with federal immigration authorities and is paid for that cooperation.
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.
Milwaukee County officials provide updates on flood response efforts and damage estimates.
"Have I heard this before?" is a question hip-hop aficionados are constantly asking themselves. Milwaukee musician Kiran Vedula explains why.
City officials are sharing resources and safety tips for cleaning your property as recovery efforts continue across the Milwaukee area following recent flash floods.
A researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum unpacks the escalating trend of flood damage in Wisconsin for the past 45 years.
Milwaukee County leaders are visiting homes hit by flooding.
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.
Jessica Young and her family are one of hundreds of families still facing challenges after an unprecedented storm hit southeastern Wisconsin.
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.
Milwaukee County students fall below the ideal threshold for MMR vaccinations. Here's what that means for our community.
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?
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.
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.
A conversation about leaving things better than you found them. We explore the Great Lakes. Bubbler Talk explores a plane crash on Milwaukee's Jones Island in the 1950s and its connection to the Air and Water Show.
The Moms Mental Health Initiative connects new parents with help. Milwaukee County set to vote on a funding plan for Mitchell Park Domes improvements. A new album all about Wisconsin birds.
We meet this year's Miss Wisconsin. How a local small business owner is managing the changing tariff landscape. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Concert Poster Collection.
The long history of lumberjacking in Wisconsin's Northwoods. We learn about the Experimental Aircraft Association. The Wisconsin origins of Dungeons & Dragons.