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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.

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.

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.

Chancellor Thomas Gibson and WUWM's David Lee delve into what UWM's College of Engineering & Applied Science has to offer. Dean Brett Peters and student Kayla Knudtson share their views on the student experience, curriculum and the importance of philanthropy. 

Baraboo, Wisconsin has claimed the title of Circus Capital of the World for over 60 years. Today at Circus World, national historic landmarks, museums and circus archives occupy the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers circus. The site's new executive director, Julie Parkinson, has family ties to the museum. WUWM's Eddie Morales met Parkinson at Circus World, where they watched a live performance and discussed the museum's future. 

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.

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.

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.

It's the first day of school for many Milwaukee-area students, and it was a long road to get here. Fifty elementary schools in the Milwaukee public school district were cleaned and painted this summer to cover and remove toxic lead paint. Then, just three weeks before the start of the school year, 24 campuses were damaged during historic rainfall and flooding.  Dr. Brenda Cassellius is the superintendent of MPS. She was featured in this month's issue of Milwaukee Magazine. Dr. Cassellius started the job in March and joins WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal to talk about the start to her first full school year here in Milwaukee. 

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.

The local DIY and school project supply hub American Science and Surplus has started a GoFundMe for financial support. Owner Pat Meyer says the business, which has locations in Milwaukee and Illinois, is facing rising costs and needs to reduce inventory ahead of a move to a smaller warehouse. He tells WUWM's Eddie Morales how customers are showing support in a challenging economy. 

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."

This year's class of high school seniors was born in or around 2008. That's one year after the release of the first iPhone and four years after the launch of Facebook. While this generation of students grew up online, they're increasingly heading into schools looking to ban cell phones. At least 19 states have banned phones outright in schools, and sixteen more states are considering it – including Wisconsin. But setting boundaries for kids on technology and social media can be tricky. Enter Devorah Heitner. She's the author of the book “Growing Up in Public,” which guides parents on how to handle social media's impacts on childrens' mental health, geo-tracking, and awkward conversations.   Heitner joins WUWM education reporter Katherine Kokal to talk about how to navigate a world of technology that feels like it's changed in the blink of an eye.  

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.

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.

Milwaukee County leaders are visiting homes hit by flooding.

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.

Jessica Young and her family are one of hundreds of families still facing challenges after an unprecedented storm hit southeastern Wisconsin.

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.

It's farmers market season — and that means fresh-picked, fresh-cut flowers and bouquets. But where do those flowers come from? And who is behind all the work?

Milwaukee County has received national recognition for improvements to health equity in the community.

University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes?

University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes?

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.

MCTS faces a budget deficit, and what's to come. Declining monarch butterfly population and what can be done. A new Bubbler Talk explores one of Milwaukee's most notable murals.

Recent closures of some local breweries. Wisconsin's Poet Laureate speaks about plans for her term. We remember celebrated poet and performance artist Andrea Gibson.