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More and more people of all ages are using AI for companionship.  Some states are trying to require periodic reminders to users that the chatbots are not real people. In New York, those reminders would appear in the conversation every three hours. But some researchers say those reminders could harm users' mental health. UW-Milwaukee associate professor Linnea Laestadius took that position in a recent piece she coauthored. Laestadius joins WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal to talk about why her research backs up that concern.  A warning to our listeners that this conversation includes mention of suicide.  

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

During February we've been exploring how winters are changing in Wisconsin in our Thin Ice series. We've looked at the impact on ice fishing and storm water management. Today, WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence looks at new data from Climate Central on just how much winter temperatures and even the length of the winter season is changing. 

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 marks 100 years of recognizing Black people's contributions to the United States with Black History Month. It began as Negro History week in 1926.The Association for the Study of African American Life & History was established in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is often referenced as the Father of Black History. In honor of the milestone year, WUWM's Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell is joined by the national president of the Association, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead to learn about the origin of Black History Month. 

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.

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

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

A new resource from WUWM covering the basics of data centers. The local need for blood donations following a cold snap. Legends surrounding Friday the Thirteenth, and its ominous place in our culture.

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.

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

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.

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

Data centers serve as the foundation of the internet. With tech companies like Microsoft investing billions of dollars in artificial intelligence, even larger data centers are being built and proposed around world. In Wisconsin, projects like the Vantage data center in Port Washington have stirred controversy. In Mount Pleasant, Microsoft is building what it calls “the most advanced data center in the world. With these large-scale, billion-dollar projects comes questions about what how it will impact Wisconsin communities. To help answer these questions, WUWM has a new resource on our website for you to better understand what's happening with data centers. WUWM reporter Eddie Morales is here in studio to talk about it. Eddie, thank you for being here. 

The local need for blood donations following a stretch of cold and snowy weather. The basics of data centers and a WUWM resource that can help. Milwaukee Film's Black History Month lineup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Milwaukee is required to have school resource officers on some campuses after a 2025 ruling. Do they make students safer?

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.

On one night in January every year, Milwaukee County workers scour the area looking for people experiencing homelessness for the annual Point-In-Time Count. This is a federal requirement, but it is only a snapshot of the larger picture.

Many Milwaukeeans are wondering what the city's plans are if Milwaukee gets a large influx of ICE agents. Hundreds of people attended an alderman's town hall to learn more.

Food waste accounts for 20% of all waste going into Wisconsin landfills. The state wants to reduce it by half.

Organizers arranged another emergency protest in Milwaukee Jan. 28, drawing over a thousand people. How does an event like this come together?

A judge ruled Wednesday that a Shorewood man was guilty of trespassing when he walked along the Lake Michigan beyond the public beach last summer. The man says he'll appeal the decision.

Over the past decade, Milwaukee has become a city of renters — with the majority of residents renting rather than owning their homes. There are a lot of systemic reasons for that, but a few community organizations are buying their blocks back one home at a time.

How to cohabitate with coyotes. A bonus episode of WUWM's immigration podcast, Status Pending. A comedy tournament coming to Milwaukee this weekend.

Data from the Department of Public Instruction show that nearly half of Wisconsin private school students use vouchers to pay for private school tuition, according to reporting from Wisconsin Watch.

Sightings of urban coyotes may be more common in the winter.

Milwaukee Public Schools recently approved Annie Kubes as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. She has continuously worked for the department in various part-time and full-time roles since she was 16-years-old.

Emergency protests popped up across the nation over the weekend calling out the killing of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents. The 37-year-old was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital in Minneapolis and grew up in Green Bay.

Last weekend, dangerously low temperatures hit the Milwaukee area. Shelters opened their doors and stretched their capacity to assist as many residents as possible, including Cathedral Center in downtown Milwaukee.

There are close to 3,000 ICE agents patrolling the Twin Cities in the name of immigration enforcement. Hear from an immigration reporter there who is covering the chaos.

Milwaukee Public Schools is required to have armed police in some schools. Students are calling for reforms and boundaries for the officers.

The National Weather Service issued an “extreme cold watch" for southern Wisconsin from Jan. 22-24. Milwaukee-based meteorologist Paul Roebber explains what's causing the bitter cold.

Join us as we discuss the notoriously haunted Pfister Hotel. We'll discuss the history of the hotel as well as the paranormal activity reported by some of the guests. Are the Brewers up to Scooby Doo shit?Join our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecreepspodcast/s/JVToI0ykGEJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comWhy Dodgers players refuse to stay at infamous Milwaukee hotel – NBC Los AngelesThe 5 Most Haunted Hotels in MilwaukeeThe Phantom Patrons of the Pfister Hotel: Milwaukee's Haunted Hostelry - Spooky Stories to Tell in the DarkBaseball's Most Haunted Hotel: The Pfister's Century of Terror - Weird DarknessGhostly Visitors at Historic Hotels: Halloween at The Pfister, Milwaukee | Five Star AllianceMilwaukee Wisconsin Pfister HotelThe legend of the Pfister Hotel ghost | WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPRGuido Pfister (1818-1889) - Find a Grave MemorialMajor League Paranormal Activity at the Pfister Hotel | MILWAUKEE GHOSTS BLOGJi-Man Choi is the latest baseball player to be haunted by a ghost at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel | MLB.comHaunted PfisterMLB haunted storiesHauntings at the Historic Pfister Hotel | Milwaukee | TheHauntedPlacesBaseball's Most Haunted Hotel: The Pfister's Century of Terror - Weird Darkness