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Wisconsin Ukrainians host benefit concert for wounded soldiers, weigh in on Zelenskyy's aid push from 2023-12-12T09:31:23
The Shorewood concert Thursday night comes just after Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House.
As renewables grow, UWM, Port Washington firm, collaborate on a more flexible energy storage unit from 2023-12-11T10:34:18
A Badger Technology Group system is being tested at UWM as part of an Air Force contract.
UW Regents narrowly reject deal to restructure DEI positions in exchange for state funding from 2023-12-11T10:09:31
The struggle between a powerful Republican lawmaker and the UW System over diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – efforts took some dramatic turns over the weekend.Listen
Progressive groups now zero in on Spindell, after settlement of Wisconsin fake electors lawsuit from 2023-12-07T15:19:33
Robert Spindell joined the fake electors scheme, yet remains on the Wisconsin Election Commission.
Wisconsin ruling protecting abortion rights to be appealed; key parties react from 2023-12-07T14:31:42
Anti-abortion group says it will continue the controversial use of pregnancy resource centers.
Milwaukee Brewers say they are 'open to ideas' on charitable giving after big gift from taxpayers from 2023-12-06T15:07:57
Now that state legislation has been signed, helping the Milwaukee Brewers with stadium maintenance projects for the next 27 years, how will the team help Milwaukee County residents?Listen
Wisconsinites take on climate change at UN conference, shine a light on human health impacts from 2023-12-05T11:40:09
Some Wisconsinites are among the more than 70,000 people trying to address the climate crisis at the annual UN climate change conference, called COP28.Listen
Wisconsin task force looks at which occupations may be very affected by artificial intelligence from 2023-12-05T09:58:14
One task force member urges greater diversification and equity in AI training.
Judge Brad Schimel hopes to hit right notes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race against Justice Ann Walsh Bradley from 2023-12-01T09:13:28
Brad Schimel, a Waukesha County judge, a former state attorney general and a rock guitarist, announced his is running for Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2025.Listen
Milwaukee homicides down a bit, but those connected to domestic violence remain sizable from 2023-11-30T10:04:11
Domestic violence legislation drafted in Madison may help reduce the domestic abuse, supporters say.
Microsoft's plans for a huge data center complex in Racine County clicks with local boards from 2023-11-29T10:00:53
One local official says the proposal is "basically taking victory from the jaws of" Foxconn defeat.
When what lies beneath is a broken water main, a new Milwaukee training site may help get it fixed from 2023-11-28T10:45:08
The Milwaukee Water Works has a lot of new people fixing broken pipes. Training is part of the plan.
A look at Moss Universal Park, where people of all abilities will get exhausted from play from 2023-11-27T11:14:26
By fall of 2024, what's currently Wauwatosa's Wisconsin Avenue Park will be renamed Moss Universal Park. It will have universal fields, accessible playgrounds, a renovated clubhouse and more, so th...
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It's been a rough year for We Energies electricity ratepayers, but a sunnier tomorrow? from 2023-11-27T10:41:06
We Energies customers face almost a 3% rate increase for electricity next year.
A new food memoir serves up nostalgia from the Menominee reservation from 2023-11-22T10:47:06
In Survival Food, the author Thomas Weso shares stories and recipes from his youth on the reservation in Wisconsin's Northwoods.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court justices enter deliberation mode after hearing redistricting case from 2023-11-22T10:19:42
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices will now be trying to digest the legislative redistricting case they heard on Tuesday and attempting to issue a ruling on what may be a sped-up timetable.Listen
A Wisconsin redistricting case centers on voter 'islands' and could lead to new maps from 2023-11-21T09:56:28
The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could toss what critics say are the state's lopsided legislative maps.
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This Wisconsin high school band prepared for over a year to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade from 2023-11-21T09:41:31
The Greendale High School Marching Band will represent Wisconsin in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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New national climate assessment reaffirms Wisconsin health care group's call for action from 2023-11-20T11:12:20
A new national report drives home the message that no person – or place – is immune to the impacts of climate change. The National Climate Assessment, released every five years, came out last week....
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After win at State Capitol, Brewers hope new dugout management team can be victorious too from 2023-11-17T10:17:56
Questions remain as to who'll be on the field for the Brewers in 2024.
Evers set to sign Brewers package, after longtime Senators express dismay over floor process from 2023-11-15T12:41:43
Ban on floor amendments during Senate action leaves one lawmaker feeling cheated.
School report cards: MPS improves slightly, absenteeism up statewide from 2023-11-15T09:41:42
Milwaukee Public Schools improved slightly on its latest state report card, which looks at data including test scores, graduations rates and absenteeism.Listen
Microsoft starts to roll out bigger data center plans for Mount Pleasant from 2023-11-14T10:00:27
The Microsoft data center plans propose buying some land previously reserved for Foxconn expansion.
Milwaukee's Lopez Bakery on Historic Mitchell Street to close after 50 years from 2023-11-13T15:50:55
Lopez Bakery and Restaurant has served Milwaukee’s south side with its Mexican pastries and food for 50 years. The Lopez family recently announced the business will close when they sell the buildin...
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Wisconsin public schools say lack of state funding could lead to painful cuts, school closures from 2023-11-13T05:00
At a time when the state of Wisconsin has a record $7 billion budget surplus, some Wisconsin school districts are facing budget deficits. Some districts are considering school closures, others are ...
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A look inside a Milwaukee court that helps veterans from 2023-11-10T12:18:46
Veterans Treatment Court is a place where some veterans who've gotten into legal trouble can focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and where the approach is tailored to vets.Listen
Hopes are high that another historic Milwaukee soldiers home building will come back to life from 2023-11-09T15:41:34
Historic preservationists hope a revival could be in store for another important building on the VA grounds. It’s the Ward Memorial Theater, where veterans once enjoyed entertainment and camaraderi...
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Marquette poll offers good news for Haley and Biden, and some cautions for both from 2023-11-09T09:11:35
In hypothetical matchups in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden would defeat former President Donald Trump, but candidates Nikki Haley or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would defeat Biden.Listen
Wisconsin Assembly leaders resist impeachment vote on Wolfe, despite pressure from Trump from 2023-11-08T12:05:45
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says most Wisconsinites don't want to obsess about Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe.
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Second Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities passenger train on hold until 2024 from 2023-11-07T12:37:08
A Wisconsin official says the three states involved in the Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities passenger train planning are opting for a cautious approach.Listen
Consumer group says ratepayer impact of We Energies promise to stop burning coal is still murky from 2023-11-06T10:30:02
Citizens Utility Board says it depends on whether customers keep paying the costs of the shuttered plants.
Latino activists march in Milwaukee, call for President Biden to act on immigration reform from 2022-05-02T08:48:51
May Day marchers in Milwaukee want President Joe Biden to live up to campaign promises and criticize Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson.
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Kinship springs from 40-year-old Milwaukee food pantry from 2022-04-29T12:37:55
Riverwest Food Pantry's new name — Kinship Community Food Center — reflects its "everyone has something to give, everyone has something to receive" philosophy.Listen
Marquette poll: U.S. Senate primary tightens, inflation and education top voter concerns from 2022-04-28T09:28:09
A new Marquette Law School Poll shows the Democratic U.S. Senate race has tightened. It also highlights the issues that might motivate voters.
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Republican Michels launches campaign for Wisconsin governor from 2022-04-25T15:26:35
Republican Tim Michels, a multimillionaire construction company co-owner who last ran for office nearly two decades ago, has launched his campaign for governor in Wisconsin.Listen
Milwaukee biking advocates nurture bike commuting resulting in reduced carbon emissions from 2022-04-21T15:30:56
There’s no doubt people who bike to work do right by the environment. But how do we nudge more people onto the paths and streets of Milwaukee?
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Milwaukee Bucks are in playoff mode. Fans and part-time workers hope that lasts for weeks from 2022-04-21T13:29:19
A key sports question is, can the world champs win the title again?
MPS: 'Substantial transmission' of COVID in Milwaukee prompted sudden reversal of mask policy from 2022-04-20T17:16:10
Superintendent Keith Posley said the main metric MPS is using to determine its mask policy is the city of Milwaukee’s COVID case burden.
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Transportation Secretary Buttigieg urges Wisconsin high schoolers to eye infrastructure work from 2022-04-20T15:46:24
Pete Buttigieg visits a Wisconsin Operating Engineers training site and talks to visiting students.
Milwaukee momentum to shift from fast fashion, inspiring 'people to reuse their items to last longer and feel empowered' from 2022-04-20T13:51:04
Dealing with climate change is critical for the planet’s future. Individual actions add up, including consumer decisions about fashion.
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MPS mask-optional policy lasts one day from 2022-04-20T10:47:08
Tuesday, many MPS students and teachers went to school without masks for the first time in two years.
Milwaukee no waste, bulk store allows people to 'live in line with their ethics' from 2022-04-19T11:08:59
Climate change is such a daunting topic, but it is possible to make a difference by taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint. One way is to adjust how you shop for household goods.
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Anti-Kleefisch protest targets Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate's backing of Foxconn from 2022-04-19T08:50:57
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch was part of Walker administration's effort to bring Foxconn to Wisconsin. Now, Democrats and labor groups are stepping up their criticism of Republican candidate f...
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3 Milwaukee-area initiatives to help you eat fresh, local food from 2022-04-18T13:59:14
The purchasing of local, fresh food help whittles away at the environmental impacts associated with processing, packaging and shipping. WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence shares some food for ...
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The pursuit of energy equity in Milwaukee, and across the US from 2022-04-18T11:21:39
Milwaukee homeowner Francesca Dawson is one example of an effort to make sure cleaner energy reaches all neighborhoods.
Sean Lowe wins recount in Wauwatosa, becomes city's first Black male alderperson from 2022-04-15T11:03:13
The approximately 13-hour recount produced no changes in vote totals. Sean Lowe won Wauwatosa's District 5 aldermanic race 703-702.
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Voter drop boxes and assistance for absentee voters go before Wisconsin Supreme Court from 2022-04-14T08:58:03
The seven Wisconsin Supreme Court justices hear a major case that could affect the remaining 2022 elections and beyond.
Milwaukee's own Blackistory app is a fun way to test yourself, stay up on Black history from 2022-04-13T11:33
Milwaukeean Deborah Blanks partnered with student developers from UWM to create Blackistory, an app featuring quizzes on nearly a dozen areas of Black history — from government and social justice t...
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Economic disparities faced by communities of color draw congressional committee to Milwaukee from 2022-04-13T09:12:14
Members of Congress are taking a closer look at economic disparities between communities of color and white neighborhoods in southeastern Wisconsin. That look included a bus tour and congressional ...
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Circuit court judge says Wisconsin DNR overstepped PFAS regulatory power from 2022-04-13T08:06:13
A Waukesha County circuit court judge ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin regulators don’t have the power to regulate PFAS and other emerging toxic contaminants when carrying out an existing regulation.
Milwaukee's mayor-elect asks business and civic leaders to pay workers at least $15 an hour from 2022-04-12T09:40:34
Mayor-elect Cavalier Johnson speaks to the Greater Milwaukee Committee about economic security and public safety.
House Democrats take up Wisconsin union fight over postal vehicle production from 2022-04-06T12:24:20
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is among those questioning U.S. Postal Service leaders.
A Black elected official appears to be a first for Wauwatosa. Second contest goes into overtime from 2022-04-06T11:48:52
Wauwatosa has what appears to be its first Black elected official in the 130 years it has been incorporated as a village. And a second Black individual is a tie-breaker away from being elected.
Milwaukee elects first Black mayor, Cavalier Johnson from 2022-04-06T10:05:41
In a sweeping victory, Cavalier Johnson was elected Milwaukee mayor Tuesday, becoming the first African American to win that post.
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Glendale couple reflects on leaving Ukraine during World War II as current war rages from 2022-04-05T12:04:52
Six weeks into Russia’s brutal assault, the world continues to absorb devastating images of Ukraine. Two people watching in horror are a couple living in Glendale, whose lives began in Ukraine duri...
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Request by Brooks' lawyers to delay Waukesha parade deaths trial until 2023 denied from 2022-04-05T08:26:48
The man accused of using his vehicle to kill six people and injure dozens at the Waukesha holiday parade last November has lost a bid to have his trial delayed until next year. Judge Jennifer Dorow...
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Milwaukee mayoral candidates talk bringing jobs to the city, higher wages&growing entrepreneurs from 2022-04-01T10:34:28
Who will be Milwaukee’s next mayor? It’s all come down to acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan and the April 5 election. The candidates came together this week for a conversati...
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Milwaukee mayoral candidates answer parent questions about improving education from 2022-03-31T10:40:10
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan talk about their ideas for improving Milwaukee schools.
Ozaukee County conservation project stalled in legislative finance committee from 2022-03-30T11:30:30
A land trust was ready to cut the ribbon on a 131-acre conservation project overlooking Lake Michigan in Ozaukee County when Wisconsin's Joint Committee on Finance hit the brakes. Conservation grou...
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Advocates vow to take Milwaukee childhood lead program mismanagement concerns to US attorney general from 2022-03-29T12:51:27
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office announced last week it will not file criminal charges for the Milwaukee Health Department’s mismanagement of its childhood lead program. A local advo...
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Wisconsin Court of Appeals contest is not in Milwaukee County, but is partly about it from 2022-03-28T09:18:48
One of the more contentious elections on April 5 is for a state appeals court seat just outside of Milwaukee County. The race for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II judgeship is between App...
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Milwaukee Jewish Federation audit finds a near-record high of antisemitic incidents in Wisconsin from 2022-03-25T11:01:35
A Milwaukee Jewish organization has released an annual audit of reported antisemitic incidents in Wisconsin. Overall numbers are down slightly from 2020, but the audit documents a large increase si...
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Milwaukee Film hosts symposium on Black maternal health from 2022-03-25T08:24:13
Milwaukee Film is hosting its first-ever symposium on pregnancy-related mortality among Black women. WUWM's Teran Powell talks with event’s keynote speaker, actress and mom of two Christina Elmore....
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MPS to make masks optional starting April 18 from 2022-03-25T08:16:09
Milwaukee Public Schools is set to make face masks optional on April 18.
Bats are in trouble — including in Wisconsin. Meet some researchers hoping to help from 2022-03-24T11:46:43
Once abundant in Wisconsin, the number of northern long-eared bats in the state has declined by 99% — and that's just one of many species impacted by a deadly fungus. But scientists are looking for...
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U.S. Supreme Court tosses Wisconsin legislative voting maps from 2022-03-24T08:40:45
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out Wisconsin state legislative maps that were preferred by the state's Democratic governor and selected by Wisconsin’s top court, a win for Republicans th...
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'A hallelujah day for America': Wisconsin's first Black woman appellate Judge Maxine White on nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson from 2022-03-24T08:26:36
The first Black woman judge on Wisconsin’s courts of appeals, Maxine White, talks about the significance of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.Listen
As new variant emerges, most COVID trends are down in Milwaukee County from 2022-03-23T15:52:56
Health officials in Milwaukee County say they’re seeing encouraging decreases in COVID-19 cases. But some concerns over the virus persist.
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People with disabilities worry about tougher time voting in Wisconsin from 2022-03-23T13:48:26
Early voting for the April 5 election has started in Wisconsin. Recent court rulings create new hurdles for voters with disabilities, advocates say.Listen
Kenoshans ask for changes after school knee restraint incident, board silent for now from 2022-03-23T10:16:13
The Kenosha Unified School District board heard a range of community reactions Tuesday night to the video that showed an off-duty Kenosha officer using a knee restraint on a student. The incident h...
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Milwaukee mayoral race: Donovan offers ideas to reduce car thefts, Johnson responds from 2022-03-22T08:46:36
Ahead of the April 5 election, former Ald. Bob Donovan says more use of anti-theft technology can reduce number of stolen cars. And, acting Mayor Johnson said Donovan should realize "complex proble...
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Milwaukee death investigators hope to bring facts to police, grieving families from 2022-03-21T11:15:45
Homicides in Milwaukee continue at roughly double the pace of last year at this time. On-site death investigators gather evidence at sites of homicides, suicides and accidents that may help bring c...
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NCAA basketball fans are in Milwaukee, downtown restaurant cooks hope they're ready from 2022-03-17T11:59:45
More than 15,000 college basketball fans from across the U.S. are expected to be in Milwaukee the next couple days for first and second round regional action in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament...
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New footage shows off-duty Kenosha officer using knee restraint on student for 20 seconds from 2022-03-17T10:50:19
A Kenosha police officer resigned from his job as a security guard in the Kenosha Unified School District, after a video of him restraining a student with his knee sparked outrage.Listen
Reducing backlog in Milwaukee County courts among aims of $50 million allocation from state from 2022-03-16T09:31:43
Gov. Tony Evers allocates $50 million in federal funds for community safety efforts in Wisconsin.
Differences grow between Milwaukee mayoral candidates Johnson and Donovan from 2022-03-15T09:48:20
Ahead of the April 5 election, the contest between Milwaukee's acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan heats up.
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Renowned Afghan women's rights activist Maryam Durani on relocating to Milwaukee, centering refugees from 2022-03-14T13:19:26
The founder of the Kandahar Women's Advocacy Network, Maryam Durani, fled the Taliban and is resettling in Milwaukee. She tells her story and talks about what's next now that she's in the United St...
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Monday evening town hall at Milwaukee's North Division promises update on COVID-19 from 2022-03-14T09:01:04
On Monday evening at Milwaukee's North Division High School, health leaders will share an update on COVID-19 while marking the two year anniversary of Milwaukee's first COVID case.Listen
Federal insurrection lawsuit targets Wisconsin GOP lawmakers Ron Johnson, Fitzgerald and Tiffany from 2022-03-11T08:53:05
Plaintiffs take on Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Reps. Scott Fitzgerald and Tom Tiffany for actions related to 2021 Capitol riot and other activities.Listen
Wisconsin nuclear power plant license extension needs more environmental review, commission says from 2022-03-11T08:00:53
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission delays a decision on the long-term future of the Point Beach plant in Wisconsin.
Latvian church brings Milwaukee-area residents together to rally for peace in Ukraine from 2022-03-10T11:37:14
Amid the ongoing horror of Russia’s assault on Ukraine, people in the Milwaukee area stepped up Wednesday in solidarity with the beleaguered country. About 100 people gathered at a Latvian church i...
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On-demand commuting program launches to help Milwaukee adults get to jobs in Waukesha County from 2022-03-10T10:53:27
A $1 million National Science Foundation grant is paying for the pilot of FlexRide Milwaukee, an on-demand microtransit program between the northwest side of Milwaukee and two Waukesha County subur...
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Milwaukee Carmen union drive shows how charter schools straddle public and private sectors from 2022-03-10T05:00
Employees at Milwaukee’s Carmen charter school network are organizing under federal labor laws, through the National Labor Relations Board.
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Gableman documents released after legal arguments over Wisconsin's open records law from 2022-03-09T10:54:46
Tuesday, a Madison judge ordered release of Michael Gableman's 2020 presidential election probe documents. It also came out that Gableman now has a contract extension with Republican lawmakers that...
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Lincoln Hills replacement bill heads to Evers, but site dispute continues in Milwaukee County from 2022-03-09T09:16:07
A new Milwaukee-area juvenile detention facility to help replace the troubled Lincoln Hills center is a step closer to reality. The state Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday. But Democra...
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Wisconsin Senate sends bill to break up MPS to Gov. Evers for a likely veto from 2022-03-09T08:21:38
In February, Wisconsin Assembly Republicans passed a bill to break up Milwaukee Public Schools. On Tuesday, Senate Republicans did the same, which now sends the legislation to Gov. Tony Evers.
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Demand to join Sherman Park's food business incubator is surging from 2022-03-08T09:29:44
Sherman Park's food business incubator, UpStart Kitchen, has been finding ways to endure the pandemic and encourage minority entrepreneurs.
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WILL's Rick Esenberg explains why redistricting case is appealed to U.S. Supreme Court from 2022-03-08T08:49:51
Republicans have filed their appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court , asking the justices to quickly block a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling last week that accepted redistricting maps submitted by Democ...
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Wisconsin Republicans ask U.S. Supreme Court for redistricting review from 2022-03-07T08:36:09
Republicans, unhappy with a Wisconsin Supreme Court redistricting decision, seek help from Washington.
$15 million awarded to help turn former Chrysler engine site into Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood from 2022-03-04T12:09:10
The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood moves a step closer to reality, thanks to $15 million in federal funds.
Wisconsin Supreme Court adopts governor's redistricting maps from 2022-03-04T09:02:38
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has adopted “least change” legislative and congressional redistricting maps submitted by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, a plan that keeps Republican majorities in pla...
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UWM students join in statewide climate action marches culminating on Earth Day from 2022-03-04T08:56:18
Wisconsinites concerned about environmental inaction are holding eight consecutive Friday rallies around the state, including on the UW-Milwaukee campus.Listen
Marquette Poll: Most primary candidates aren't well-known, inflation concerns up from 2022-03-03T12:35:33
According to the latest Marquette Poll, many Wisconsinites are not yet glued into primary races. And on the issues, concern about inflation is up and coronavirus concerns are down.Listen
Neighbors continue fight against proposed 28-story tower in Wauwatosa from 2022-03-03T12:25:13
Wauwatosa's Design Review Board takes second look at a proposed 28-story apartment and office tower.
'We're finally getting it done': President Joe Biden talks infrastructure in Wisconsin from 2022-03-03T09:50:01
On Wednesday on the heels of his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden traveled to Superior, Wisconsin to talk up the president’s bipartisan infrastructure law.<...
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Milwaukee education, business leaders say some of state budget surplus should go to schools from 2022-03-02T16:10:21
A coalition of Milwaukee groups that are often at odds are campaigning together for state lawmakers to spend some of Wisconsin’s $4 billion surplus on schools.Listen
Wisconsin justices weigh if trafficking defense applies to homicide from 2022-03-02T15:01:43
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is grappling with whether to allow a woman accused of killing a man to argue at trial that the homicide was justified because she was a sex trafficking victim. The case ...
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Republican-hired Gableman's Wisconsin election report heavily criticized from 2022-03-02T09:01:48
The Republican-hired investigator of Wisconsin’s 2020 election, Michael Gableman, says the state Legislature should “take a hard look at decertification of the 2020 presidential election,” a move t...
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America's Black Holocaust Museum Celebrates Grand Reopening in Milwaukee's Bronzeville from 2022-03-01T09:01:18
America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood is welcoming visitors once again. The museum’s purpose is to promote the acknowledgment of African American history, from pr...
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Wisconsin Senators Baldwin and Johnson disagree on Women's Health Protection Act from 2022-03-01T08:28:17
A federal bill protecting abortion rights shows more differences between Wisconsin's U.S. Senators.
MPS North Division basketball is an example of sports teams' impact beyond the court from 2022-02-28T09:15:56
Last year, Milwaukee Public Schools sports were put on pause due to the pandemic. Now that high school basketball is back, an underdog team has done surprisingly well: the North Division Blue Devil...
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Fight over postal vehicle production continues for union, may roll on in Wisconsin Senate race from 2022-02-28T08:38:10
The United Auto Workers says it will continue to pressure a Wisconsin firm to build postal vehicles in Oshkosh, and Democrats keep criticizing Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on the issue.Listen
Milwaukee police horses stand and serve and eat from 2022-02-25T14:44:59
Bubbler Talk answers listener questions about the Milwaukee Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit.
Milwaukee Black community leaders shine at African American environmental pioneer event from 2022-02-25T14:35:08
The third annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards provided a glimpse of the richness of leadership in the Milwaukee community.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board says no to regulating PFAS in groundwater from 2022-02-24T15:07:06
People concerned about the public health risks posed by PFAS faced disappointment after a Wisconsin Natural Resources Board vote Wednesday. The board approved some limits on two of the most studied...
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Evers responds to Vos' blocking of new juvenile detention facility for Milwaukee County from 2022-02-24T11:00:23
Election-year politics may be delaying an effort to replace the Lincoln Hills youth detention facility.
How Wisconsin Republicans are trying to change voting and administration of elections from 2022-02-24T07:58:01
Wisconsin legislative Republicans are fast-tracking about a dozen election bills and proposed constitutional amendments that would have far-reaching implications on voting.Listen
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills to break up MPS, establish parent 'bill of rights' from 2022-02-23T12:48:31
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Assembly passed a number of education-related bills Tuesday, including legislation to break up Milwaukee Public Schools, expand school choice and allow parents to ...
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Wisconsin tribal leader delivers State of the Tribes address, criticizes conservatives' actions from 2022-02-23T12:22:24
The 2022 State of the Tribes address in Wisconsin takes up voting, racism and several other topics.
Retired Wisconsin DNR official on the importance of science-based, forward-thinking water policy from 2022-02-22T09:22:34
Todd Ambs recently stepped down as deputy director of Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources. He shares his views on the proposed PFAS regulations and the state of natural resources management...
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Milwaukee mayoral campaign enters second phase with sharp contrasts between Johnson and Donovan from 2022-02-21T11:15:56
The two remaining candidates for Milwaukee mayor are highlighting their differences before election day April 5.
Milwaukee towing plan aimed at reckless drivers to start May 1 from 2022-02-18T11:33:30
Milwaukee is trying to be tougher on reckless drivers and is launching a towing plan starting May 1.
Grobschmidt Park, Grobschmidt Pool: Why are so many Milwaukeea-area spaces named after this family? from 2022-02-18T08:15:27
For this week’s Bubbler Talk, question asker Jessica Wineberg wonders why a county park in Franklin and a county pool in South Milwaukee are named Grobschmidt. WUWM discovers more than one Grobschm...
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Sen. Dick Durbin criticizes Sen. Ron Johnson's blocking of Milwaukee circuit judge to the federal bench from 2022-02-17T11:36:47
A Capitol Hill colleague of Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) takes him to task over a federal judgeship.
MPS superintendent, school board president speak against bill to break up district from 2022-02-17T08:14:13
The Wisconsin Assembly Education Committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would break up Milwaukee Public Schools.
Evers wants Republican-led Legislature to back him on redistributing Wisconsin's budget surplus from 2022-02-16T16:00:41
Tuesday night, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his last state of the state address before the 2022 midterms. His priorities got pushback from Republican legislative leaders.
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1 in 5 MPS students fully vaccinated against COVID, with large disparities among schools from 2022-02-16T15:39:58
MPS leaders are considering relaxing COVID-19 protocols to keep students learning in-person. But one concern holding them back is low vaccination rates among students. Just one in five MPS students...
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Milwaukee voters choose Cavalier Johnson and Bob Donovan to advance in mayoral election from 2022-02-16T09:26:22
The top two candidates in the race for Milwaukee mayor, acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Ald. Bob Donovan, agree that public safety is a top priority.
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Wauwatosa removes a few aggressive birds from its wild turkey flock from 2022-02-15T11:27:23
Wild turkeys are thriving in Wisconsin, including in urban and suburban settings. But recently, when a small group of turkeys became aggressive toward humans in Wauwatosa, the Wisconsin DNR gave th...
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Wisconsin COVID deaths and cases continue to slowdown, but good news come with cautions from 2022-02-15T09:17:54
A prominent Milwaukee doctor looks at the next few weeks of the pandemic and possibly, the endemic.
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As Rep. Ramthun enters Wisconsin governor race, effects on Republican primary could cut several ways from 2022-02-14T10:12:37
WUWM looks at what the state Rep. Timothy Ramthun candidacy means for the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor.
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Wisconsin Assembly committee passes bill prohibiting teachers from discussing gender, sexuality without parents’ consent from 2022-02-11T14:46:56
Some Republican lawmakers want Wisconsin public schools to ban teachers from presenting educational materials on gender identity and sexual orientation unless they first get parental consent. The A...
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United Auto Workers, Sen. Ron Johnson disagree on Oshkosh postal vehicle production dispute from 2022-02-11T12:41:29
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and the United Auto Workers spar over motives involving union efforts to have postal trucks built in Wisconsin.
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MPS keeps 3% COVID case threshold for school closures but shortens virtual learning period from 2022-02-11T07:19:11
Milwaukee Public Schools students whose schools shut down due to COVID cases will spend less time in virtual learning, following a school board decision Thursday night.
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School board primaries are Feb. 15. Waukesha is one example of how politics are involved from 2022-02-11T04:00
Voters in some Milwaukee suburbs will elect new school board members this spring, and the races are more competitive and political than usual.
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Republican-backed candidates garner most votes in Waukesha School Board primary from 2022-02-11T04:00
Voters in some Milwaukee suburbs will elect new school board members this spring, and the races are more competitive and political than usual.
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Residents press Milwaukee mayoral candidates on housing concerns from 2022-02-10T14:28:52
The seven people vying to become Milwaukee's next mayor gathered at a candidate forum Wednesday night. Housing concerns was a big topic of conversation.
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Violence prevention efforts increase in Milwaukee as homicide totals exceed 2021 pace from 2022-02-10T13:45:29
Milwaukee is a step closer toward a sizable expansion in its violence prevention efforts, as acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson formally accepted $8 million in federal money the state steered to the city.
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Evers wants Oshkosh Corp. postal service vehicle jobs in Wisconsin, says not to punish the company from 2022-02-09T11:49:04
Gov. Tony Evers weighs in on the controversy over building postal service vehicles in Wisconsin.
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$1 million grant awarded to Milwaukee literacy program that brings more men of color into teaching from 2022-02-09T11:25:45
A Milwaukee literacy program that teaches kids to read and encourages men of color to teach is receiving $1 million.
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Wisconsin Senate committee holds hearing on election bills critics say make voting harder from 2022-02-08T10:33:14
The fairness and accuracy of Wisconsin’s elections continues to be the topic of conversation among state lawmakers. Monday the Senate Committee on Elections, Election Process Reform and Ethics held...
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Parents question MPS response following shooting outside of Rufus King High School from 2022-02-08T09:14:05
Parents of Rufus King High School students aired their concerns at a virtual town hall Monday night, following a shooting outside of the school last week.
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Sen. Ron Johnson tries applying brakes to idea of requiring postal vehicles to be built in Wisconsin from 2022-02-07T11:27:59
Wisconsin's U.S. Senate contest is now a stop for the debate over whether to build a new fleet of postal delivery vehicles in the state.
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Wisconsin Enbridge pipeline hearing elicits more voices of concern than support from 2022-02-07T10:52:49
Enbridge's Line 5 has been in service for nearly 60 years. The Canadian company proposed rerouting a portion of the pipeline creating a 42-mile loop outside of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior C...
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Wisconsin health official optimistic as COVID-19 could become endemic this year from 2022-02-04T15:27:38
COVID-19 cases remain high throughout Wisconsin, and the emergence of new variants continues to concern state health officials. But in a media briefing Thursday, a Department of Health Services off...
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Ideas on how to spend the more than $1 billion in extra infrastructure money coming to Wisconsin from 2022-02-04T11:01:30
Officials offer ideas on how to spend the more than $1 billion of additional infrastructure money eventually rolling towards Wisconsin.
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School districts left in limbo by delay in pandemic aid plan are finally finding out their funding from 2022-02-04T09:19:49
Families who have been waiting to find out how school districts will spend federal stimulus money may get answers soon.
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Legislative proposal would make it easier to sell off Wisconsin natural areas from 2022-02-03T11:34:59
Some Wisconsin legislators think it should be easier for owners to remove property from the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and sell it, and are proposing legislation to achieve that goal.
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Milwaukee leaders decry 'tidal wave' of gun violence, including wounding of 5 outside Rufus King High School from 2022-02-03T10:20:06
Police offer details on the five women wounded by gunfire Tuesday evening outside Rufus King High School in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee to offer $100 gift card to those getting first shot of COVID-19 vaccine from 2022-02-02T10:36:52
The Milwaukee Health Department will begin another COVID-19 vaccine incentive program on Thursday.
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Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus to host slate of events in honor of Black History Month from 2022-02-02T08:48:50
Wisconsin's Legislative Black Caucus is hosting a series of events this month on issues important to Black Wisconsinites. Each week will have a different theme: economic development, health, educat...
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The pandemic has taught Milwaukee Pastor Kenneth Lock that time and relationships are most important from 2022-02-01T14:06:40
Local pastor Kenneth Lock, who’s also the only head chaplain/team barber in the NBA, talks about what he’s learned from faith, barbering and basketball during these times.
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Early voting is underway in Milwaukee for the Feb. 15 primary from 2022-02-01T11:39:34
Absentee voting has commenced for the Feb. 15 elections in Wisconsin.
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Prairie du Sac's relationship with eagles is mutually beneficial from 2022-01-31T13:40:44
In January, Ferry Bluff Eagle Council held its 35th annual eagle watching days and for as many years the group has kept careful count on how the majestic bird fares during its winter stay along the...
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Seven candidates for Milwaukee mayor discuss public safety amid homicide surge from 2022-01-31T11:56:05
The candidates for Milwaukee mayor discuss ways to curb homicides and protect the public.
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Evers recommends $150 tax rebate for Wisconsinites, but Republicans question the plan from 2022-01-28T11:50:11
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has a plan to give every state resident $150.
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Theodore Edgecomb found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide in fatal Brady Street shooting from 2022-01-27T11:20:30
On Wednesday, a jury found Theodore Edgecomb guilty of first-degree reckless homicide. Edgecomb is a Black man who killed a white man after a traffic altercation near Milwaukee's Brady Street in 2020.
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Milwaukee County COVID-19 deaths increase, newly confirmed illnesses decline from 2022-01-26T11:20:07
Health officials in Milwaukee County say there's a small amount of good news about local COVID cases, but there is still plenty of caution.
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DNR may allow one of Wisconsin's largest dairy farms to get bigger from 2022-01-26T09:25:50
Kewaunee County has a private well contamination problem and now an already large dairy farm there might be allowed to get even bigger. The prospect is raising concern around the state.
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VP Harris meets with Milwaukee mom harmed by lead, and workers trying to get it out of drinking water from 2022-01-25T12:21:05
On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee and spoke with residents on the front lines of lead contamination.
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Sen. Ron Johnson, who's seeking reelection, continues to facilitate spread of COVID misinformation from 2022-01-25T08:50:44
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin amassed a panel of fringe doctors on Monday, who made a range of unproven and debunked claims not in line with accepted COVID-19 science.
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Spring semester begins with some added COVID precautions at UWM and Marquette from 2022-01-25T08:15:50
Milwaukee’s two biggest universities started spring semester Monday with some additional COVID-19 precautions.
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Vice President Harris to visit Milwaukee labor training center to discuss lead pipe replacement from 2022-01-24T10:17
Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Milwaukee to talk about union workers soon taking on the task of replacing lead drinking water pipes.
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Wisconsin unveils campaign to keep kids healthy and in school, amid rise in COVID hospitalizations from 2022-01-21T15:38:59
More kids are being hospitalized for COVID-19 as the omicron variant races around Wisconsin, but state health officials said there are ways to drive down the trend.
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Advocacy groups challenge Waukesha judge's restrictions on absentee ballot drop boxes from 2022-01-21T14:33:25
Voting advocacy groups seek to stay Judge Michael Bohren's ruling restricting absentee ballot drop boxes until after spring elections, as they also file to overturn the ruling in the Court of Appeals.
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A proposed solar farm supported by We Energies draws heat in Dane County from 2022-01-21T13:57:19
A large planned solar energy farm favored by We Energies triggers considerable debate.
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As 400 Afghan refugees resettle in the Milwaukee area, housing and transportation are key needs from 2022-01-20T15:24:16
Afghan refugees are finding their homes in the Greater Milwaukee area, and resettling agencies are looking for helping hands to help them get acclimated.
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A Milwaukee Latino organization is the latest to take on a Gableman subpoena from 2022-01-20T11:25:31
Voces de la Frontera is battling back against a Republican-backed probe of the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin. The organization said it recently received a subpoena from the former State S...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs competing redistricting maps from 2022-01-20T09:16:22
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices are questioning whether political boundary lines drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers or someone else should be the enacted fo...
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Downtown's King Drive name change to be promoted by Milwaukee visitors bureau from 2022-01-18T16:22:56
The name change to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in downtown Milwaukee shows city's diversity, said one supporter.
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Prayer circles, creative outreach help this Oneida Nation elder sustain community from 2022-01-18T15:06:57
The COVID-19 pandemic can be isolating. Charlene Smith, an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, shares how she’s challenging that.
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Odd Duck restaurant in Bay View now requires proof of vaccination for dining in from 2022-01-14T14:09:12
Odd Duck restaurant in Bay View recently announced that it will require proof of full vaccination for all guests over 18, and a vaccine requirement for staff has already been in place. Odd Duck co-...
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Another 500,000 N95 masks are handed out in Milwaukee to battle COVID-19 surge from 2022-01-14T11:51:18
Another supply of N95 masks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 was quickly distributed in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee police detective injured in Third Ward shooting from 2022-01-14T11:13:33
Milwaukee's acting mayor says, "Enough!" gun violence after a police detective is wounded by gunfire.
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'It gives us an actual seat at the table': Milwaukee Carmen charter school teachers seek to unionize from 2022-01-14T09:52:54
Teachers at a prominent Milwaukee charter school network are attempting to unionize.
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Power outages this year call for electricity reliability review in Wisconsin from 2021-12-17T17:27:31
The second major power outage in four months has some groups calling for more investments in preventing homes and businesses from suddenly going dark.
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Gov. Evers addresses workforce challenges while announcing investment in Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee from 2021-12-16T15:56:07
Gov. Tony Evers announced a $60 million investment to address workforce challenges across the state.
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is a step closer to serving as ambassador to Luxembourg from 2021-12-16T11:38:15
On Wednesday, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved President Joe Biden's nomination of Barrett to the European post in Luxembourg.
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First Lady Jill Biden and other high-profile visitors stopped in Wauwatosa and Waukesha Wednesday from 2021-12-16T10:39:01
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke with four families who lost loved ones in Waukesha and spent time promoting the COVID-19 vaccine, e...
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The Palmyra-Eagle School District almost dissolved. Two years later, leaders are hopeful for the future from 2021-12-16T05:23
The district of about 600 students closed an elementary school, moved sixth graders to its middle/high school, downsized administrative staff, and temporarily cut employee pay. Now, leaders say Pal...
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First Lady Jill Biden to visit Children's Wisconsin, as health officials urge COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 from 2021-12-15T10:39:48
Health officials urged more COVID-19 vaccinations for kids, ahead of the First Lady and the Surgeon General visiting Children's Wisconsin hospital Wednesday afternoon.
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Milwaukee sees a new record high homicide count from 2021-12-14T16:41:19
With about two weeks left in 2021, the city of Milwaukee has already set a new record high for the number of homicides in a year.
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New report finds Milwaukee River basin slightly healthier than the year before from 2021-12-14T11:58:10
The latest report reflecting the health of the Milwaukee River basin has been released.
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Local doctors urge Wisconsinites to get vaccinated even if they've had COVID-19 from 2021-12-14T11:51:36
Doctors correct the idea that previously having COVID-19 will protect you from being re-infected.
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Menomonee River oil spill causes concerns for Milwaukee waterways from 2021-12-13T12:21:45
The mining company Komatsu has taken responsibility for a 400 gallon oil spill and its clean up, but worries persist about the oil's impact on the river and the life in and around it.
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Specially designed house helps a Milwaukee-area wounded veteran from 2021-12-13T11:45:45
A Muskego man who lost much of his right leg during a tour of duty with the Marines in Iraq is the latest veteran given a specially adapted home by a national group that helps some of the most seve...
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The delta variant is straining Wisconsin hospitals: who's affected, and why is it happening? from 2021-12-10T13:03:13
Wisconsin is grappling with a COVID surge that has filled up ICU beds. Dr. Ben Weston, chief health policy officer for Milwaukee County, explains why it's happening.
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Mechatronics instruction may be a path to a good-paying job for some incarcerated young men in Wisconsin from 2021-12-10T12:54:26
Could the men and women soon to be released from correctional facilities help ease Wisconsin's labor shortage? Two state agencies are partnering with colleges to offer technical training to some pe...
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Violence prevention advice offered after four more people die from gun violence in Milwaukee from 2021-12-09T14:40:35
Four people are dead in what police say was an apparent murder-suicide on S. 49th St. in Milwaukee.
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Proposed changes of East-West Freeway generate differing views at Wisconsin DOT open house from 2021-12-09T14:35:55
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reopening the thorny issue of what to do with the East-West I-94 Freeway by holding two open houses this week.
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Black Nativity returns to the Marcus Center 'For the Culture,' celebrating Black life from 2021-12-08T16:41:11
The stage play produced by Black Arts, MKE, the Black Nativity, is back in Milwaukee for its sixth year, opening at the Marcus Performing Arts Center December 9.
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Wisconsin hospitals are at capacity due to increase in COVID-19 cases from 2021-12-08T16:13:48
According to state health officials, the seven-day average for new COVID-19 infections in Wisconsin is more than 3,000, which is the highest it’s been in a year.
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Milwaukee County reaches 2021 high mark of COVID-19 hospitalizations from 2021-12-08T15:10:53
Local health officials are adding to recent state warnings about the increase in COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County.
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Gov. Evers signs two bills to help Wisconsin sexual assault victims and survivors from 2021-12-07T12:23:34
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed into law two bills aimed at helping sexual assault victims and survivors.
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Federal government approves Wisconsin's $1.5 billion school pandemic aid plan, with a major caveat from 2021-12-06T18:32:40
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Wisconsin’s plan for $1.5 billion in federal pandemic aid for schools. But there is a major caveat, which will continue to create uncertainty for dozen...
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Omicron variant reported in Wisconsin, severity still under review from 2021-12-06T11:10:15
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus was reported in Wisconsin over the weekend, but scientists say they aren't sure of the severity for state.
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Milwaukee DA blames human error for low bail in previous case involving suspect in Waukesha Christmas parade incident from 2021-12-03T12:25:41
Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm has repeatedly called the $1,000 cash bail Darrell Brooks, Jr. posted in a previous case “inappropriately low.”
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Wisconsin reports increased number of COVID-19 cases, though Omicron variant not detected from 2021-12-03T10:32:26
State health officials are again voicing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin.
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Gov. Evers directs $110 million in one-time funding to public schools from 2021-12-02T16:05:06
Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that Wisconsin public schools will soon get $110 million to spend as they see fit.
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Gableman and redistricting make for more 2020 and 2022 Wisconsin election controversy from 2021-12-02T11:24:56
Elections, both last year's and next year's, are making a major splash in Wisconsin this week.
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Brooklyn-based photographer documents trees in famous landscape architect's parks, including in Milwaukee from 2021-12-02T09:44:51
A Brooklyn-based photographer visited Milwaukee in search of old trees, specifically in parks designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
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Federal order prompts employee vaccination mandate at UWM from 2021-12-02T09:29:47
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4. The mandate is a result of an order from the Biden administration, requiring vaccination f...
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MMAC says Milwaukee-area workforce is more diverse amidst challenges from 2021-12-01T12:06:38
The Milwaukee-area's largest business group reports progress on an effort to bring greater diversity to the local workforce, but acknowledges there's more to do.
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'Stop Tax & Take' campaign, launched by Milwaukee pastors, demands moratorium on taxes by the city from 2021-12-01T11:32:58
Milwaukee area churches are demanding an immediate moratorium on what they say are unfair efforts by the city to tax them under threat of foreclosure.
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Waukesha School District: more than 500 students received counseling on first day back since parade incident from 2021-11-30T16:39:38
Waukesha School District students returned to classrooms Monday for the first time since the deadly parade attack in their city.
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Federal infrastructure package to bring recreational trail money to Wisconsin from 2021-11-30T11:30:32
A significant increase in federal money appears to be heading Wisconsin's way for use in developing recreational trails.
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Wisconsin pandemic aid plan hasn’t gotten federal approval, leaving some school districts in limbo from 2021-11-30T10:37:50
A delay in federal approval of Wisconsin’s plan for $1.5 billion in American Rescue Act Plan funding is slowing down some school districts’ decisions on how they’ll spend money meant to catch kids ...
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Wisconsin ranks among the worst in the nation for COVID-19 cases per population from 2021-11-24T11:07:40
Milwaukee County is in the “extreme transmission” category for COVID-19, and cases continue to rise. Current trends show 267 cases a day and three deaths daily.
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Waukesha court sets $5 million bail for suspect in Christmas parade deaths and injuries from 2021-11-24T10:49:45
According to the criminal complaint, 39-year-old Darrell Brooks allegedly drove an SUV through Waukesha’s annual Christmas parade Sunday, killing five people and injuring 62. Brooks was charged wit...
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Nearly 500 people gathered for prayer vigil to honor victims in Waukesha's Christmas parade incident from 2021-11-23T16:42:52
Darrell Brooks was charged Tuesday in the deaths of five people who were killed when an SUV drove through the Waukesha Christmas parade Sunday night.
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Charges to be filed Tuesday in Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy from 2021-11-22T17:01:56
Police say 39-year-old Darrell Brooks is suspected of killing at least five people and injuring nearly 50. During the city’s annual Christmas parade Sunday, Brooks allegedly sped through barricades...
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Was SUV driver in Wisconsin parade crash fleeing a crime? from 2021-11-22T09:11:11
Investigators are looking into whether the SUV driver who plowed through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing at least five people and injuring more than 40, was fleeing from a crime, ...
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Protest leaders invoke Chrystul Kizer case during march responding to Rittenhouse verdict from 2021-11-21T20:33:30
More than 100 people gathered in the blustery cold at Kenosha’s Civic Center Park Sunday, for a protest responding to the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.
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Both sides react to Rittenhouse verdict from 2021-11-19T18:35:58
After three full days of deliberation, the jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse case found the 18-year-old not guilty on all five counts Friday.
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Critics of Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal say Friday is a 'tragic day' for the country from 2021-11-19T16:31:40
After more than 20 hours of deliberation, jurors unanimously found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty.
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Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings from 2021-11-19T15:36:17
Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of all charges after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha, Wisconsin, shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and...
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Law professor describes how dual mistrial motions could impact Rittenhouse verdict from 2021-11-19T09:27:47
John Gross, UW Law School clinical law professor and director of the Public Defender Project, weighs in on the mistrial motions that the judge has pended as the jury deliberates in Kyle Rittenhouse...
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Opposing sides demonstrate outside Kenosha County Courthouse, awaiting verdict in Rittenhouse trial from 2021-11-19T08:51:58
Day two of jury deliberations in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse ended without a verdict Wednesday at the Kenosha County Courthouse. Outside the courthouse, supporters of both Rittenhouse and the men...
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'Billie the Brownie' Holiday Radio Show Still Holds A Sweet Spot For Milwaukeeans from 2021-11-19T08:26:02
For more than 20 years, families gathered around their radios during the holidays to hear the Billie the Brownie show, featuring Billie, Santa Claus and Captain Larry.
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Rittenhouse lawyers ask judge to declare mistrial over video from 2021-11-17T18:43:22
Kyle Rittenhouse’s attorneys asked the judge on Wednesday to declare a mistrial before the jury reaches a decision, saying the defense received an inferior copy of a key video from prosecutors.
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MPS considers $250 'thank you' bonus for staff, $100 vaccination incentive for younger students from 2021-11-17T09:18:07
As Milwaukee Public Schools employees navigate a year plagued by staff shortages and COVID quarantines, they’re poised to get a one-time “appreciation” bonus.
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As jury deliberates in Rittenhouse trial, small crowds gather outside the Kenosha courthouse from 2021-11-17T08:05:40
As jurors began deliberating the Rittenhouse case Tuesday, a crowd slowly built outside the Kenosha County Courthouse. Jacob Blake, Jr.'s uncle and others held a rally to support the families of th...
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9 highlights from Kyle Rittenhouse trial closings from 2021-11-16T09:08
Attorneys in Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial sparred for the last time Monday during closing arguments, with prosecutors painting Rittenhouse as an inexperienced instigator and defense lawyers insi...
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UW-Parkside class analyzes national story of Rittenhouse trial happening in their own backyard from 2021-11-16T08:40:23
A class at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha has been using the Rittenhouse trial as a journalism case study over the past week.
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Closing arguments set for Monday in the Rittenhouse trial from 2021-11-15T13:37:50
Closing arguments are set for Monday in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha. The 18-year-old from Illinois is facing charges of homicide and other felonies for fatally shooting Anthony Huber and ...
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Defense rests its case at murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse from 2021-11-12T10:21:09
The defense rested its case Thursday at the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, setting the stage for closing arguments Monday in the shootings that left Americans divided over whether he was a patri...
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Rittenhouse: 'I didn't do anything wrong. I defended myself' from 2021-11-10T17:56:56
In a high-stakes gamble, the 18-year-old took the stand at his murder trial to tell his side of what happened on the streets that day in the summer of 2020, sobbing so hard at one point that the ju...
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Author Antonio Doxtator describes first people in Milwaukee from 2021-11-10T10:40:08
Beyond namesakes, and perhaps a few statues, accessing the rich history of Native Americans in Wisconsin can be quite an elusive task. Because of this Antonio Doxtator, author and enrolled member o...
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Forensic pathologist testifies Kyle Rittenhouse shot Joseph Rosenbaum at close range from 2021-11-10T10:24
A forensic pathologist testified that based on the autopsy report, Joseph Rosenbaum was shot four times within four feet.
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How employee vaccination mandates are playing out at Milwaukee schools from 2021-11-10T10:19:43
Nov. 1 was the deadline for Milwaukee Public Schools employees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or request an exemption. Employees who don’t comply will be put on unpaid leave Nov. 15, accordi...
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Man Rittenhouse shot says he didn't mean to point own gun from 2021-11-09T10:18:41
Gaige Grosskreutz, who said he had gone to the racial-justice protest in the streets of Kenosha to serve as a volunteer medic that night, ended up getting shot and seriously wounded in the arm by R...
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Key prosecution witness testifies Monday during Rittenhouse trial from 2021-11-08T09:49:23
Key prosecution witness Gaige Grosskreutz took the stand Monday morning in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Grosskreutz, from West Allis, was wounded by Rittenhouse shortly after the defendant killed Jo...
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Trial includes testimony from man who was armed with a rifle, like Kyle Rittenhouse was, on August 25, 2020 in Kenosha from 2021-11-05T15:04:55
Thursday afternoon, Kenosha County prosecutor Thomas Binger put Ryan Balch on the witness stand. Ryan Balch is a Washington County resident who, like Kyle Rittenhouse, traveled to Kenosha on August...
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Jeffrey Norman named Milwaukee Police Chief from 2021-11-05T14:37:14
Jeffrey Norman has been named to a four-year term as chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The acting police chief was approved unanimously Thursday night by the board of the Fire & Police Comm...
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Wisconsin doctor urges people not to trivialize how dangerous COVID is to children, now that kids 5-11 can be vaccinated from 2021-11-04T18:17:36
Earlier this week, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the recommendation that children ages 5 to 11 receive the Pfizer pediatric vaccination against COVID-19.
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Parents express relief as children ages 5-11 start getting vaccinated in Milwaukee from 2021-11-04T17:24:22
Kids under 12 are starting to get vaccinated against COVID-19, following CDC approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 earlier this week.
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Milwaukee mayor makes case for ambassadorship before U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2021-11-04T14:38:46
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett got his first chance Tuesday to convince the Senate Foreign Relations committee he’s the right one for the job of U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
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Detective: Rittenhouse shouted ‘Friendly!’ to pursuer from 2021-11-04T11:59:12
The prosecution continues to make its case against Kyle Rittenhouse in his homicide trial this week in Kenosha. The 18-year-old from Illinois is claiming self-defense for the fatal shooting of Anth...
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Milwaukee's oldest cemetery hopes its tree canopy benefits surrounding ecosystem and neighbors from 2021-11-04T11:32:36
You may think of cemeteries as oases of peace for many who visit. But Forest Home Cemetery on Milwaukee’s near south side also wants to be known as a place whose tree canopy provides restorative po...
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Key moments from the initial days of the Rittenhouse trial from 2021-11-03T20:55:34
The State of Wisconsin moved forward with its case against Kyle Rittenhouse Tuesday. Prosecution put forward three witnesses in an attempt to convince the jury that Rittenhouse, who is now 18 years...
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Latino drag queens pave the way for more representation in Milwaukee's drag scene from 2021-11-03T14:32:57
Latinos are making their mark in Milwaukee’s drag scene. The increase in representation has paved the way for other Latinos to follow their passion.
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As CDC approves COVID vaccine for grade school age children, Milwaukee health officials urge continued caution from 2021-11-03T13:14:01
During a news briefing Tuesday afternoon, Milwaukee city and county health officials anticipated the CDC would approve COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5-11 years old. The approval came later in ...
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Rittenhouse’s friend, Dominick Black, testifies on the first day of trial from 2021-11-03T10:26:51
More testimony is expected from prosecution witnesses this Wednesday morning as the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha moves into its third day.
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Jurors in Rittenhouse case were picked in one day, after being questioned on Kenosha unrest, guns and the media spotlight from 2021-11-02T15:56:55
A jury heard opening statements Tuesday in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Jurors were picked and empaneled in just one day on Monday, despite a barrage of local and national media attention ...
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Blake family members protest outside Kenosha courthouse during jury selection in Rittenhouse trial from 2021-11-02T08:56:11
While jury selection got underway Monday in the trial of 18-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, a small group of people demonstrated on the steps of the Kenosha County courthouse.
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Rittenhouse trial goes to opening statements after jury set from 2021-11-02T08:42:14
In the Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Kenosha Circuit Court, jury selection wrapped up after seven o'clock last night, and opening statements are expected today. Rittenhouse faces seven charges includin...
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Rittenhouse trial approaches in Kenosha, after more rulings from circuit judge from 2021-10-26T11:06:39
A judge has spelled out more of the rules for next week's scheduled trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. The Illinois teenager faces homicide charges for a confrontation during protests following a police sh...
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Milwaukee students get back to in-person field trips with 'Hamilton' master class from 2021-10-25T09:33:19
Students from Riverside, Reagan and Holy Redeemer high schools visited the Marcus Center for a dance masterclass with Avery Sobczak, a cast member in the musical "Hamilton," which was touring in Mi...
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Milwaukee residents who get the second dose of the COVID vaccine can get a $25 gift card from 2021-10-22T12:28:13
Milwaukee residents who complete a two-shot sequence for the COVID-19 vaccine can get a $25 gift card while supplies last.
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Here's what Afghan refugees need as they're resettled in Wisconsin and across the nation from 2021-10-22T04:00
The head of a Milwaukee organization that resettles refugees gives us the latest on resettlement of Afghan refugees at Wisconsin's Fort McCoy and around the nation.
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Jewish Museum Milwaukee sheds light on significance of Jewish peddlers from 2021-10-21T09:34:41
A new exhibition at Jewish Museum Milwaukee sheds light on the history of scrap recycling.
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Wisconsin standardized test scores drop, but lower participation makes comparisons difficult from 2021-10-21T04:00
The latest round of statewide standardized testing shows major declines in English and math proficiency. But the data isn’t complete, because many students didn’t take the tests during the pandemic...
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Milwaukee engineering school leaders say more federal money for innovation and research might help Wisconsin from 2021-10-20T10:59:06
Billions more in federal money could be flowing into engineering, research and development at universities in Wisconsin and elsewhere.
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Youth prisons are still open but mental health challenges continue from 2021-10-20T10:51:34
89.7 WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR is partnering with APM’s mental health initiative for a free, virtual Well Beings Tour event October 20 at 7:00 pm. Join us for Call to Mind Live: Youth Incarceration and...
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Driverless vehicle experiment underway in 'Smart City' of Racine from 2021-10-19T11:42:20
The city of Racine will be the first in Southeastern Wisconsin to experiment with vehicles that can be operated without a driver.
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Milwaukee artist says be patient — creativity will come, amid pandemic from 2021-10-19T09:27:56
The co-founder of several art collectives shares how her creative life has evolved during the time of COVID, and explains how her experience might help others, for our series “Pandemic Reflections.”
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Electric vehicles begin to win over more diverse customers in Wisconsin from 2021-10-18T11:55:56
There are indications in Wisconsin of some early diversity among buyers of electric vehicles and gas-electric hybrids.
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Wisconsin public school enrollment hasn’t rebounded from last year’s steep decline from 2021-10-16T17:46:49
Enrollment in Wisconsin’s public schools has not rebounded after a sharp decline in 2020.
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Low-income people who are facing eviction in Milwaukee County gain more access to free legal help from 2021-10-15T12:06:46
Efforts are stepping up to help low-income people who are facing eviction get access to legal representation.
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A 140 ton crane wins the 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' contest from 2021-10-14T10:25:35
From little donuts to huge cranes and mining shovels, it's the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
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$45 million of Wisconsin's American Rescue Plan Act funds designated for violence prevention and victim support from 2021-10-14T10:16:12
Efforts to prevent violence and support crime victims in Milwaukee and Wisconsin will soon be getting a $45 million dollar boost from the state’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.
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Brewery owner aims for class action lawsuit against all Wisconsin school districts not requiring masks from 2021-10-14T10:08:44
A Wisconsin craft brewery owner is funding lawsuits against two school districts – Waukesha and Fall Creek – that aren’t requiring masks.
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Milwaukee's North Division High School creates 'green' schoolyard with storm water management from 2021-10-13T15:48:54
North Division High School has joined more than two dozen MPS schools bringing outdoor education and rainwater management systems to life in schoolyards that were formerly covered with asphalt.
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Milwaukee Brewers look to next year — again — after losing series to Atlanta Braves from 2021-10-13T11:51:56
The Milwaukee Brewers are done for the year, but vow to be ready for the 2022 baseball season.
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Wisconsin scientist's legacy is celebrated by geologists throughout the US from 2021-10-12T13:28:25
Wisconsin geologist Joanne Kluessendorf is being remembered as a researcher, educator and nurturer of next-generation scientists.
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Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce promises more help for startup firms from 2021-10-12T13:08:09
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce says it wants to be known for more than attracting businesses.
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Head of Indian Community School discusses importance of Orange Shirt Day & Indigenous Peoples' Day from 2021-10-11T14:12:20
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the United States. The holiday celebrates and honors American Indian people, their cultures, and their rich history - past and present.
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When Milwaukee Brewers' pitchers need a strikeout during the playoffs, the Magnus effect may help from 2021-10-08T11:12:19
As the Milwaukee Brewers play during baseball's postseason, the skills of several Brewers pitchers have caught the eye of a local physics professor.
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Marquette college freshman speaks up, addresses mental health during pandemic from 2021-10-05T10:09:27
High school and college students have faced 18 months of upheaval during the pandemic, during a period of their lives that — even in ordinary times — asks a lot of them. Anya Ramos, a Marquette col...
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Hispanic student enrollment up at Milwaukee-area universities as schools increase efforts from 2021-10-05T10:08:15
Nine southeast Wisconsin colleges and universities have made public commitments to increase their Hispanic student enrollment, and better support those students.
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Milwaukee mayor says community must do more to decrease gun violence from 2021-10-04T18:20:21
Milwaukee police are looking for the suspect involved in a shooting that killed one young girl and seriously injured another.
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Wild turkeys thriving in Wisconsin, including in urban neighborhoods from 2021-10-04T12:00:15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources started reintroducing wild turkeys to the state in the 1970s. While the effort is considered a conservation success story, not everyone is thrilled tha...
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A Tale of Trying To Extend A Recreational Trail In Southeastern Wisconsin from 2021-09-30T16:49:15
What does it take to build a recreational trail around here? We look at a planned segment that could be part of the Route of the Badger.
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Some Milwaukee Suburbs Want More Mass Transit, Amid A History Of Race and Political Controversies from 2021-09-29T11:39:33
Some suburban mayors are asking for more mass transit services from Milwaukee County to help businesses in their cities. But a Milwaukee leader said there also needs to be more discussion about race.
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Milwaukee Environmental Policy Expert Proposes Blueprint For A New Economy from 2021-09-29T10:10:44
In her new book "Prosperity In The Fossil Free Economy" Milwaukee environmental policy expert Melissa Scanlan lays out her vision that weaves together finances with social and environmental sustain...
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MPS Is Deciding How To Spend $504 Million Over Next 3 Years. Staff Say They Need Help Now from 2021-09-29T05:12:11
As the MPS Board decides how to spend $504 million in federal stimulus funding, employees are pleading for immediate help in understaffed schools.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Now Available In Milwaukee from 2021-09-28T17:26:49
This week the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommended people who are 65 and older, are between the ages of 50 and 64 with underlying medical conditions or live in long term care facilit...
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'How Do We Want To Come Out Of This?' Milwaukee Ayurveda Practitioner Contemplates The Pandemic from 2021-09-28T11:08:30
Rima Shah, a teacher of the India-originated holistic medicine practice of Ayurveda talked about the sources of wisdom she's turned to during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Milwaukee's Drag Scene Goes Virtual: Online Performances And Social Media Help Audience Grow from 2021-09-27T09:57:33
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way local drag queens work. From virtual makeup tutorials and performances, many have increased their presence on social media and say the use of online platfo...
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Green Infrastructure Project Within 30th Street Corridor Blends Environmental Education & Research from 2021-09-23T16:39:02
Once a blighted parcel of land, a three-acre educational and demonstration project called Green Tech Station is taking root in Milwaukee's 30th Street Corridor.
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Ryder Cup Golf Competition Underway In Wisconsin, Amid COVID Caution from 2021-09-22T13:24:49
Wisconsin's latest drive onto the international sports stage begins this weekend at the Ryder Cup golf competition taking place north of Sheboygan. However, COVID-19 remains a concern, and official...
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What A Milwaukee Municipal Judge Learned From His Battle With COVID-19 from 2021-09-21T12:06:48
Milwaukee Municipal Judge Derek Mosley is a kidney transplant recipient who faced a 12-day battle with COVID-19 last year in the ICU at Froedtert Hospital. For the first in our "Pandemic Reflection...
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Suicide Prevention Highlighted At Weekend Event In Milwaukee from 2021-09-20T12:02:30
Health officials are hoping to slow the increase in Wisconsin suicides seen over the last decade.
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Local Leaders Push For More Financial Investment In Milwaukee's Latino Community from 2021-09-17T10:13:26
The City of Milwaukee is encouraging more real estate development projects in largely Latino neighborhoods. And, a Hispanic group is trying to help developers who are Latino with new funding.
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New Mental Health Hospital In West Allis To Replace Some Care By Milwaukee County from 2021-09-16T18:44:01
A major change in behavioral health care in the Milwaukee region moved ahead on Thursday after a grand opening ceremony at Granite Hills Hospital in West Allis took place.
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Students Could Opt Out Of Lessons Related To Gender, Sexual Orientation Under GOP Bill from 2021-09-16T16:21:04
Wisconsin families would be able to opt students out of lessons pertaining to gender identity and sexual orientation under a bill introduced by Republican legislators.
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First Lady Jill Biden Holds Roundtable With MPS Parents from 2021-09-15T16:19:37
First Lady and community college professor Jill Biden visited Milwaukee Wednesday to talk about a safe return to schools and promote the American Rescue Plan.
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Fix At Six: Report Spells Out Alternatives For I-94 East-West Freeway Reconstruction In Milwaukee from 2021-09-15T15:43:41
As the DOT takes a closer look at the proposed rebuilding of about four miles of the I-94 East-West Freeway in Milwaukee, diverse groups are asking the agency to consider more alternatives to drivi...
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'It's Tangible': George Marshall Clark, Milwaukee's Only Known Lynching Victim, Now Memorialized With Headstone from 2021-09-15T12:29:09
For 160 years George Marshall Clark, Milwaukee’s only known lynching victim, lay in an unmarked grave in Forest Home Cemetery. Clark, who was Black, was killed in September of 1861, after being acc...
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Update On Challenges Facing The Milwaukee County Domes from 2021-09-15T11:43:52
The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, a beloved Milwaukee County icon, is in desperate need of care.
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Concerns Over Oil And Gas Pipeline In Northern Wisconsin from 2021-09-14T16:28:18
Concerns are flaring over a pipeline that carries crude oil and natural gas from western Canada.
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Prominent Milwaukee Doctor Says COVID-19 Deaths Likely To Continue Despite Surge Possibly Flattening from 2021-09-14T13:55:25
A prominent Milwaukee doctor, John Raymond, said there is "very preliminary evidence" that the latest surge in COVID-19 cases is flattening or decelerating in Wisconsin. However, he said the death ...
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Former Milwaukee Braves And A Local Historian Look Back At Unusual 1957 World Series Celebration from 2021-09-10T17:58:10
With the help of former Milwaukee Braves and a local historian, we look back at the celebrations after the Braves became World Series Champions in 1957.
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MPS Mandates COVID Vaccinations For Employees from 2021-09-09T22:49:10
All Milwaukee Public Schools employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, with exceptions for medical or religious reasons.
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How Young Adults View The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 from 2021-09-09T18:00:50
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. This week, some UWM students shared what 9/11 means to them.
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Wisconsin Democrats Tour Fort McCoy, Respond To GOP Concerns About Afghan Refugees from 2021-09-08T12:13:57
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and two House members toured Fort McCoy Tuesday, in part to counter safety concerns raised by Republicans.
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20 Years Later, Educators Face Challenges When Teaching 9/11 from 2021-09-08T09:19:37
As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, teachers are figuring out how they will talk about it with students.The event is recent enough that it may not be thoroughly covere...
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U.S. Labor Secretary Discusses Colectivo, Labor Shortages And Build Back Better from 2021-09-07T12:45:35
U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh spoke with WUWM about union organizing at Colectivo Coffee, as well as U.S. labor shortages and President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda.
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UWM Makes In-Person Return As Concerns Over Pandemic Linger from 2021-09-06T09:35:16
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee came back to life Thursday as most students returned to in-person classes for the first time in a year and a half.
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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Recommends Using More Than 25% Of Federal Rescue Dollars To Cover Lost Revenue from 2021-09-03T16:47:33
Mayor Barrett wants to use up to $55 million in American Rescue Plan funding to cover revenue the City lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Wisconsin Gift Card Incentive For COVID Vaccination Seems Popular, Continues Through September 19 from 2021-09-03T12:52:38
People who have not gotten vaccinated for COVID-19 have through September 19 to get a shot and qualify for a $100 gift card offered by the state.
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As EPA Prepares To Revise Lead Rule, Milwaukee Residents Make Their Voices Heard from 2021-09-02T17:01
On Thursday, EPA officials met with Milwaukee residents concerned about lead in drinking water.
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COVID-19 Prevention Is On Officials' Minds As MPS Begins New School Year from 2021-09-02T16:39:33
Thursday was the start of the school year for schools on the traditional MPS calendar. It’s the first time many students have been in the classroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Prominent Wisconsin Doctor Says Enjoy Labor Day, But Use Caution Due To COVID-19 from 2021-09-02T16:05:54
More people are expected to gather for picnics, Summerfest and other events during this Labor Day weekend. Wisconsin's chief medical officer urges gathering cautiously, due to the recent surge in C...
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As COVID-19 Cases Plateau, Milwaukee-Area Officials Worry About Hospitals And Schools from 2021-09-01T15:13:37
Local officials say new cases of COVID-19 have plateaued in recent weeks. But they say there's still cause for concern, because more Milwaukee-area kids are going back to school this week.
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State Steers Federal Money To Emergency Mental Health Center Being Built In Milwaukee from 2021-09-01T14:19:12
An emergency mental health center being built on Milwaukee's near north side is getting nearly $6 million from the federal and state governments.
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Conflict Flares Over Wisconsin Wolf Management As Wildlife Groups Attempt To Stop November Hunt from 2021-09-01T11:39:19
Wildlife advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop the state’s next hunting and trapping season.
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Building Buy-In For Green Jobs Seen As Path To Climate Resilience and Racial Equity In Milwaukee from 2021-08-31T15:14:14
A local task force hopes creating green jobs and federal funding will help mitigate the impacts of climate change and address environmental justice.
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How Wisconsin Resettlement Agencies Will Be Helping Afghan Refugees from 2021-08-31T11:00:10
The head of a local refugee resettlement organization talks about about the needs of Afghan refugees currently at Fort McCoy.
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Waukesha School Board Opts Back In To Federal Free Meals Program After Backlash from 2021-08-31T09:52:24
After an intense public backlash, the Waukesha School Board reversed its decision to opt out of a special federal free meals program.
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Electric Vehicles Legislation Sparks Battle Between Republicans and Wisconsin Auto Dealers from 2021-08-27T09:14:51
A dispute has broken out between Republicans and some business groups over state legislation that sponsors say would make it easier to sell electric vehicles in Wisconsin.
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Colectivo Workers Celebrate Vote To Unionize, Discuss Potential Bargaining Issues With Company from 2021-08-26T09:30:12
Colectivo Coffee workers in Milwaukee Wednesday looked ahead to issues they’d like to discuss when they begin negotiating their first contract with the company. Workers voted 106-99 earlier this we...
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A Look Ahead At Key Milwaukee Issues, As Mayor Barrett Is In Line To Leave For Luxembourg from 2021-08-26T08:38:47
Milwaukee could have a new mayor soon, as President Joe Biden has nominated current Mayor Tom Barrett to become U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg. People are already evaluating Barrett's 17 years as ma...
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MPS Hot Weather Closure Draws Attention To Lack Of Air Conditioning In Schools from 2021-08-26T08:12:46
Milwaukee Public Schools sent students home early Wednesday over concerns about hot weather. At midday, there was a heat index of 99 degrees.
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Milwaukee Mayor Orders Vaccinations For City Employees from 2021-08-25T12:43:51
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has ordered mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for city employees. The requirement applies to general city employees as well as temporary employees and interns.
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Wisconsin COVID Surge Mainly Affects Unvaccinated, But Not Exclusively from 2021-08-20T09:15:06
Wisconsin health officials say most of the current surge in COVID-19 is among unvaccinated individuals, but medical leaders also acknowledge that a smaller number of vaccinated people are also test...
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Wisconsin's Split Government From 20 Years Ago Provides Redistricting Litigation Blueprint For Democrats from 2021-08-19T09:56:30
Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature have asked to intervene in a federal lawsuit brought by Democrats over redistricting— one day after U.S. Census data was distributed.
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Some Republicans Attack Plan To Bring Afghan Refugees To Wisconsin from 2021-08-19T09:03:50
The U.S. Army says it's preparing for hundreds or maybe a couple thousand Afghan refugees to be temporarily housed at Fort McCoy in western Wisconsin. The announcement has set off at least two Repu...
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Says He'll Hold Off On Mask Order For Now from 2021-08-18T10:10:09
Dane County is bringing back its mask requirement, and that has Milwaukee leaders wondering if they should do the same.
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Republican Election Leader Says He Regularly Calls Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson About Running Again from 2021-08-17T08:11:26
The leader of election efforts among Republicans running for the U.S. Senate says he's still trying to confirm that Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson will try for a third term.
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Parents Express Mixed Emotions As About 30,000 MPS Students Return To School from 2021-08-17T07:56:03
After spending most of last year learning from home, about 30,000 Milwaukee Public Schools students returned to classrooms Monday for a new year that district leaders hope will be closer to normal.
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First Wisconsin State Fair Held During COVID-19 Pandemic Ends, With Vendors Giving Mixed Reviews from 2021-08-16T11:05:57
The Wisconsin State Fair has wrapped up its first 11-day run since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fair park CEO Kathleen O'Leary says she's happy with the turnout, though there were plenty o...
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In Wisconsin, The Sport Of Musky Fishing Has Evolved To Preserve The Fish & The Environment from 2021-08-13T15:19:41
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources musky expert Jordan Weeks talks about the evolution of the sport in Wisconsin and why catch and release is important for the ecology of the state's lakes.
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Wisconsin Leaders Concerned About 'Clear Surge' In COVID-19 Cases, Urge Schools To Mask Up from 2021-08-13T09:26:38
Gov. Tony Evers says he’s concerned about a steady uptick in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin. The seven-day average of new, confirmed cases has increased 40% over the past week and he attributes the cl...
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Thousands Of We Energies Customers Remain Without Power, Leading Some To Express Concern from 2021-08-13T08:24:11
We Energies says thousands of people in its service area are still without power, and some will be without electricity until midday Saturday.
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DNR Board Raises Wisconsin Wolf Kill Quota Amid Dispute Over Who Should Be On The Board from 2021-08-12T13:38:43
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved a wolf hunt for November, and it could lead to up to 300 of the animals being killed. However, the actual number may be far less than that.
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Bills Reacting To Critical Race Theory Debate Under Consideration In Wisconsin from 2021-08-12T11:34:05
Wisconsin’s Republican-led Senate and Assembly education committees held a seven-hour joint hearing Wednesday on two bills related to the national debate over so-called critical race theory, which ...
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September Summerfest To Require Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test from 2021-08-11T13:13:07
The September version of Summerfest is still on, but the music festival will make new demands of attendees.
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Milwaukee County Officials Urge Universal Masking In Schools As Districts Make Varied Decisions from 2021-08-11T10:41:15
Milwaukee County health officials are urging local schools to require masks for all students and staff, as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise ahead of the school year.
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Wisconsin Governor Vetoes GOP Election Bills, Says Two Counties Shouldn't Comply With Investigation Subpoenas from 2021-08-11T09:19
Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed bills passed by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.
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U.N. Regional Climate Change Forecast For Midwest Shows Greater Risk For Extreme Flooding from 2021-08-10T09:54:46
The latest United Nations report on climate change, for the first time, includes findings and predictions by region. A Wisconsin professor says the report predicts, with high confidence, extreme fl...
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Young Milwaukeeans Of Color Take Control Of Their Narratives Through Portrait Project from 2021-08-06T12:30:10
At Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, young people in Milwaukee are using art to take control of their narratives through a new Art Start exhibition.
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Even With New Eviction Moratorium, Milwaukee Housing Advocates Encourage Struggling Renters To Reach Out from 2021-08-06T10:03:45
This week, the Biden administration extended a ban on evictions for another 60 days. It applies to people in counties experiencing substantial or high levels of COVID-19 spread, including Milwaukee...
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Wisconsin State Fair Opens With Vaccine An Option, Along With Cream Puffs & Meat On A Stick from 2021-08-06T08:51:46
The Wisconsin State Fair is underway with state officials urging unvaccinated fairgoers to get a shot at an onsite COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Masks are not required to attend the fair, but a small pe...
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Wisconsin State Fair Opens With No Mask Requirement For Fairgoers, Physical Distancing Challenges from 2021-08-05T14:40:53
After being shutdown in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin State Fair begins a more, but not completely, normal 11-day run Thursday.
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Milwaukee County Moves To 'High' COVID Community Transmission, Bucks Gatherings Could Be Linked To Some Cases from 2021-08-04T10:58:16
The CDC is now classifying Milwaukee County as "high" for COVID-19 community transmission. And, health officials say they’ve identified nearly 500 coronavirus cases statewide that could be linked t...
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Evers Criticizes Legislative Committee Vote That Could Limit UW System's Ability To Take Action Against COVID-19 from 2021-08-04T09:17:08
Gov. Tony Evers is criticizing a vote Tuesday by a Republican-controlled legislative committee that could limit the University of Wisconsin System's ability to take action against COVID-19. Evers p...
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More Wisconsin Employers Say To Workers: Get The Vaccine Or Face A Weekly COVID-19 Test from 2021-08-04T08:51:08
More Wisconsin employers are requiring their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and Gov. Tony Evers says he's looking at something similar for some or all state employees.
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A New Month, Continued Worries In Wisconsin About COVID-19 from 2021-08-03T09:00:20
State health officials reported nearly 500 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Monday. While things are nowhere near as bad as during the COVID peak of last winter, Dr. Nasia Safdar of UW...
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Researchers Hope To Find Answers To Toxic Algae In Lake Superior Before It Becomes More Than An Occasional Nuisance from 2021-08-03T05:00:05
Toxic algae is nothing new to the Great Lakes. Just think Lake Erie and the bay of Green Bay. But now sporadic blooms have appeared in an unexpected place — Lake Superior.
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Milwaukee Father-Son Duo Carries On Rich Tradition Of Latin Percussion from 2021-08-02T08:39
There’s a rich tradition of Latin music in Wisconsin, including bands that have been performing for decades. In some cases, it’s a family affair, with musicians not only playing music, but passing ...
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Wisconsin Residents On Evolving Mask Recommendations from 2021-08-02T08:02:58
At the West Allis Farmers Market last week, several Wisconsin residents shared their thoughts on the evolving mask recommendations.
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Controversial Water Bottling Business Under Debate In Small Community On Lake Superior Shore from 2021-07-29T14:22:14
Along the roads of Ashland and Bayfield counties in northern Wisconsin, there's the sporadic stunning views of Lake Superior. And, there are also yard signs reading "NOT FOR SALE." The signs are a ...
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Judge Finds Probable Cause To Charge Wisconsin Officer Joseph Mensah In Death Of Jay Anderson Jr. from 2021-07-29T12:49:45
A Wisconsin judge has found probable cause to charge a police officer in the 2016 slaying of a Black man, years after prosecutors declined to file charges. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Glenn Yama...
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Aligning With CDC Guidance, City Of Milwaukee Recommends Mask-Wearing Indoors from 2021-07-28T16:27:40
Thursday afternoon, the city of Milwaukee issued a new mask advisory that aligns with updated CDC guidance — recommending everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors with people ...
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Milwaukee Council Approves Settlement With Ousted Chief from 2021-07-28T08:51:14
Milwaukee and its former police chief could finally part ways after a lengthy legal battle. The Milwaukee Common Council voted Tuesday to approve a $627,000 settlement with Alfonso Morales over his...
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Clergy Abuse Probe By Wisconsin DOJ Receives Over 100 Reports Of Abuse, Inquiry Ongoing from 2021-07-28T08:37:15
The state Department of Justice is conducting Wisconsin’s first statewide independent investigation into abuse by clergy and faith leaders. Since the inquiry was announced in April, the agency has ...
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UW System Makes Most Students Eligible For Scholarships Drawings If They Get Vaccinated from 2021-07-26T07:58:46
Students at almost all University of Wisconsin system schools who are vaccinated or will get vaccinated before October 15 will be eligible for one of 70 $7,000 scholarships. That’s if their univers...
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Milwaukee Bucks Championship Brings Unity, But Will It Last? from 2021-07-23T08:31:23
Thursday at the huge celebration for the Milwaukee Bucks' championship, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said that team has done something sorely needed in the city, state and nation: "They are the unif...
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'Without A Vaccine, You Are A Sitting Duck': Wisconsin Health Officials Urge Vaccination As COVID Cases Rise from 2021-07-23T07:15:55
Wisconsin health officials are pleading for people to get vaccinated as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
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Wisconsin School Leaders Discuss Plans For Federal COVID Relief from 2021-07-22T08:26:35
Marquette Law School held a virtual discussion with three school leaders Wednesday to talk about federal funding they are receiving through three COVID relief packages.
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Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship Parade & Celebration Downtown Thursday from 2021-07-21T16:26:16
The Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate their first NBA championship in 50 years with a parade in downtown Milwaukee, as well as a gathering in the Deer District.
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Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Championship, 50-Year Wait Ends from 2021-07-21T09:56:06
Giannis Antetokounmpo capped one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.
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UW System Free Tuition Promise Program Axed From Wisconsin Budget from 2021-07-21T08:08:41
A proposal to make tuition free at all University of Wisconsin System schools for students with family incomes under $60,000 did not make it through the state budget process.
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Is Tonight The Night The Milwaukee Bucks End 50-Year Championship Drought? from 2021-07-20T10:07:36
Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks could bring the city its first NBA Championship in 50 years. Or the Bucks could lose Game 6 of the NBA Finals and send the series back to Phoenix for Game 7 Thurs...
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‘Heal The Hearts, Heal The Homes, Heal The Hoods. We Givin' The Hood Hope': Milwaukee's Ajamou Butler from 2021-07-19T08:42:09
Milwaukeeans celebrated the 9th annual Heal the Hood Block Party on Saturday at 9th and Ring. It offered food, family fun, educational resources and fellowship.
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Milwaukee Alderpersons Want Health Department To Prove Lead Program Changes Are Working from 2021-07-16T09:13:48
Some Milwaukee Common Council members are probing the city's handling of a Bay View case involving children with elevated levels of lead in their blood. They are not liking what they're hearing.
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Cash Incentives For COVID Vaccinations Ought To Move Ahead, Milwaukee Alderperson Says from 2021-07-16T08:37:53
Milwaukee's Health Commissioner says the COVID-19 vaccination rate is so low in some parts of the city that talks are underway on providing additional incentives to get a shot.
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Report: Financial Challenges Put UWM's Research & Access Missions At Risk from 2021-07-15T10:42:21
A new report raises questions about whether the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can maintain its Tier 1 research status and its mission to serve disadvantaged students, under current financial co...
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Giannis' Block, Middleton's Shots Tie NBA Finals Between Milwaukee Bucks & Phoenix Suns from 2021-07-15T08:59:49
The Milwaukee Bucks head back to Phoenix for Saturday night's Game 5 of the NBA Finals, with the series against the Suns now tied at two games apiece. Milwaukee rallied in the fourth quarter of Wed...
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Milwaukee County Creates American Rescue Plan Act Task Force from 2021-07-14T10:46:29
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has signed a county board resolution that will create a task force to recommend how to spend federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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EPA Holds Roundtable To Learn What Milwaukeeans Think About Lead In Water Regulations from 2021-07-14T10:26:09
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is holding a virtual Milwaukee roundtable Wednesday to foster dialogue with communities affected by lead in drinking water. Part of the impetus is to get in...
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Some Wisconsin Health Officials Prepare To Tackle Persistent Problem: Racial Disparities In Care from 2021-07-14T09:05:09
With COVID-19 on the decline in much of the U.S., though Wisconsin is seeing a slight uptick, some health officials want to make plans to tackle a major longtime issue — racial disparities in healt...
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Milwaukee Mayor Targets Reckless Driving With American Rescue Plan Act Money from 2021-07-14T08:21:07
Over the past week, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has been revealing his plans for the city’s American Rescue Plan Act money. His latest priority: curbing reckless driving.
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Proposes $14 Million In COVID Relief Funds For Jobs Programs from 2021-07-13T11:36:57
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is proposing spending nearly $14 million in federal funds on job readiness and employment opportunities. It’s part of nearly $400 million in American Rescue Plan funding...
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Downtown Milwaukee Businesses Get Bucks Basketball Bounce, But What About Once The Finals End? from 2021-07-13T09:29:05
The Milwaukee Bucks playoff run has brought more dollars to downtown Milwaukee merchants. But what will happen to businesses when the basketball season comes to an end?
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Milwaukee Bucks Win Game 3 Of NBA Finals As Giannis Antetokounmpo Stars (Again) from 2021-07-12T08:02:59
The Milwaukee Bucks move on to Game Four of the NBA Finals Wednesday night — now only trailing the Phoenix Suns by one game — in the best of seven championship series. The Bucks defeated the Suns 1...
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers Signs GOP-Written State Budget With $2 Billion Tax Cut from 2021-07-09T10:05:26
Gov. Tony Evers signed the Republican-written state budget Thursday, enacting a two-year spending plan that includes a $2 billion income tax cut while making 50 partial vetoes.
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Milwaukee Bucks Head Home For Game 3 Of NBA Finals, Down 0-2 To Suns from 2021-07-09T08:00:58
The NBA Finals move to Milwaukee Sunday night for Game 3 of the series between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. The Bucks have an uphill road, as they trail Phoenix two games to none in the be...
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MPS Invites Public Input On How To Spend $506 Million In Federal COVID Relief from 2021-07-08T07:44:55
Milwaukee Public Schools is getting public input this month on how to spend $506 million in federal COVID relief.
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EPA Administrator Says Milwaukee Has A 'Winning Recipe' Marrying Jobs, Infrastructure & Natural Resources from 2021-07-07T15:47:51
As President Joe Biden tries to sell the nation on a huge infrastructure spending plan, the head of his Environmental Protection Agency came to Milwaukee Tuesday to push for the package.
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National Sports Media Call Milwaukee A 'Terrible City,' Some People Say Politics To Blame from 2021-07-07T14:54:27
There is sure to be more national media attention on Milwaukee as a result of the Bucks' success. But recently, ESPN’s First Take hosts referred to Milwaukee as a "terrible" city.
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Despite Finals Game 1 Loss, Milwaukee Bucks Success Brings A Bit Of Unity To The City from 2021-07-07T08:43:46
The NBA Finals get underway with two teams that haven't been there for decades — the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks' success has brought a little bit of unity to a city with big co...
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Blue Mound Friends Fight Back Against Plan To Create Snowmobile Trail Within Wisconsin State Park from 2021-07-06T12:48:22
A group is suing the state Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Board over a recent decision to create a snowmobile trail in Blue Mound State Park, 30 miles west of Madison.
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As Giannis-less Bucks Capture Game 5, Platform For People With Disabilities Opens Outside Fiserv from 2021-07-02T09:35:20
The Milwaukee Bucks did not have star player Giannis Antetokounmpo Thursday night. But his teammates performed well, and Milwaukee defeated the Atlanta Hawks in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference...
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Concerns Remain Even After DNR Signals Final Approval Allowing Waukesha To Tap Into Lake Michigan from 2021-07-01T11:54:05
Waukesha's long and expensive request to tap into Lake Michigan to supply safe, sustainable water to city residents began in 2010. But concerns linger, even after the Wisconsin DNR signaled final a...
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Wisconsin Legislature Sends Budget With Minimal School Funding Increase To Evers from 2021-07-01T10:34:12
Wisconsin’s Republican-majority Legislature passed a biennial state budget this week with more than $3 billion in tax cuts. The spending plan included minimal new funding for K-12 schools, which wa...
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Wisconsin Senate Sends Police Use-Of-Force Bill To Governor from 2021-07-01T09:14:01
The state Senate has sent a bill that establishes a uniform use-of-force policy for Wisconsin to Gov. Tony Evers. Under the bill, police can use force based on the totality of a situation's circums...
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Biden Sells Big Infrastructure Deal In Wisconsin from 2021-06-30T09:15:28
While in Wisconsin, President Joe Biden was looking to sell voters on the economic benefits of the $973 billion infrastructure package. White House officials also issued an internal memo, highlight...
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Milwaukee County Prepares For Buses At Full Capacity, Helps Recruit Paid Vaccine Advocates from 2021-06-30T08:58:52
The city and county of Milwaukee are promoting an effort to pay people to become advocates for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, county buses are going back to full capacity on Thursday.
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Members Of Milwaukee's Black LGBTQ+ Community On Having Safe Spaces In The Fight For All Black Lives To Matter from 2021-06-29T09:39:01
In Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ community, there has been more support of the push for all Black lives to matter coming from people of all backgrounds. While some Black members of the LGBTQ+ community say ha...
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Health Officials Raise Concerns Over Sen. Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Claims from 2021-06-29T08:32:37
Sen. Ron Johnson organized a press conference Monday to highlight stories of people who say they experienced serious side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Many health officials disagree with his ...
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Federal COVID Relief Backfires On Wisconsin Schools In State Budget Proposal from 2021-06-29T05:00:52
The $2.6 billion in federal relief being sent to Wisconsin schools for pandemic-related costs is backfiring when it comes to the biennial state budget.
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Milwaukee Seeks More Ambassadors For Crush COVID Crew from 2021-06-28T09:20:47
The Milwaukee Health Department is offering two virtual information sessions Tuesday, aimed at recruiting more people into the department's Crush COVID Crew.
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As Pro Basketball Players Soar, Marquette Exercise Expert Worries About Knees, Ankles & Feet from 2021-06-25T08:17:21
The Milwaukee Bucks, and the longtime hope for a sports championship in the city, have captured the attention of many people. But the physical demands on basketball players, and the risk of injury,...
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Many In Wisconsin Jails Have The Right To Vote, But Few Actually Do from 2021-06-24T13:26:23
A new report released Wednesday found that many jail administrators have taken small, but important, steps to increase ballot access for incarcerated individuals. However, authors say troubling vot...
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Bucks Lose Conference Final Opener, But Appear To Win Fans With Second Outdoor Viewing Area from 2021-06-24T09:28:39
The Milwaukee Bucks "History in the Making" theme to bring an NBA championship to the city for the first time in a half century hit a bump Wednesday night. The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Bucks by t...
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Critics Of Proposed Point Beach Nuclear Plant License Extension Ask Feds For In-Depth Review from 2021-06-23T12:00:33
The Wisconsin chapter of Physicians For Social Responsibility is asking the federal government for a much more extensive review of plans to extend the life of the state's last remaining commercial ...
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Wisconsin Republicans To Send Election Bills To Governor Evers from 2021-06-23T09:43:42
Conservatives are pushing more than a dozen election bills following former President Donald Trump's narrow loss in battleground Wisconsin to President Joe Biden.
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Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Says Public Safety Problems On Water Street 'On Front Burner' from 2021-06-23T09:07:39
The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks start their NBA playoff series Wednesday night at the Fiserv Forum. While many fans will go home right after the game, city leaders are worried others will add...
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Julian Assange's Father And Brother Visit Milwaukee To Promote Their Request To President Biden from 2021-06-21T11:39:23
A nationwide tour by the father and one of the siblings of controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange passed through Milwaukee over the weekend.
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Scientists Gather At Wehr Nature Center In Franklin To Survey Its Biodiversity from 2021-06-18T11:52:18
Milwaukee Public Museum staged its first BioBlitz, a 24-hour snapshot of everything living in a space, back in 2015 at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside. This weekend, 70 scientists are lend...
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'It's Clear We're Still Fighting For That Dignity' Says Venice Williams As Milwaukee Marks 50th Juneteenth Celebration from 2021-06-18T10:45:34
Milwaukee was one of the first in the north to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free.
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Bucks Stay Alive In Playoffs, As Milwaukee Health Officials Vaccinate More Fans from 2021-06-18T07:52:01
The Milwaukee Bucks kept their NBA playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets alive Thursday night with a 15-point win. In a related development, the Milwaukee Health Department began or completed va...
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We Energies Promotes Battery Storage Project As A Boost For Renewable Energy Development from 2021-06-17T13:48:05
More homes and businesses are going with solar panels on their roof. But We Energies wants to take the solar revolution a step further and hopes to open the state's first large-scale battery storag...
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Milwaukee Mayor Calls For $15 Minimum Hourly Wage For City Employees from 2021-06-17T10:09:16
Right now, the lowest hourly wage earned by some city of Milwaukee employees is $8.19. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett proposes raising the salary bar to $15 an hour.
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Wisconsin Assembly Approves Transgender Sports Bans from 2021-06-17T09:38:19
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly has passed bills banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The measures were taken up Wednesday in the middle of Pri...
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Bradford Beach — Just One Of The Milwaukee County Spaces Without Lifeguards This Summer from 2021-06-16T12:12:12
As summer weather settles in and our post-pandemic world continues to open, more people will likely head to parks and beaches. But families in Milwaukee County will see fewer staff, especially life...
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Black-Owned Businesses Ready To Grow As Milwaukee's Sherman Phoenix Reopens from 2021-06-16T10:38:14
Milwaukee’s Sherman Phoenix has reopened. It’s the first time the building has been open for full service since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
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Milwaukee Urban League CEO Says 'Personal Connections' Can Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations from 2021-06-16T09:03:52
A Milwaukee community leader gives more insight into COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among some Black residents.
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Medical College Of Wisconsin CEO Warns Of Delta Variant, Urges More COVID-19 Vaccinations from 2021-06-15T13:38:41
A leading Milwaukee doctor and a prominent businessperson are urging more COVID-19 vaccinations because of the possibility that a dangerous coronavirus variant may be headed here.
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Wisconsin Environmental & Public Health Groups Intervene In PFAS Court Case from 2021-06-15T13:26:47
As areas of Wisconsin grapple with PFAS contamination, a collection of environmental and public health are getting involved in a lawsuit around the Wisconsin DNR's use of a longstanding regulation ...
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Fiserv Forum At Full Capacity, As Milwaukee Bucks Extend Playoff Series With Brooklyn Nets from 2021-06-14T08:46:45
More than 16,000 fans jammed inside the Fiserv Forum Sunday, as the Milwaukee Bucks evened their basketball playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets at two games apiece. It appeared many fans sat w...
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Construction Begins On Milwaukee County Bus Rapid Transit, Amid Other Mass Transit Controversies from 2021-06-11T11:54:17
Construction is underway on the $55 million, nine-mile bus line from downtown Milwaukee to the Regional Medical Center in Wauwatosa. Federal state and local officials held a news event Thursday to ...
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UW-Milwaukee Scientist Takes Toxic Algae Technology To Other Parts Of Great Lakes from 2021-06-11T11:35:46
UW-Milwaukee scientist Todd Miller is leading an effort to advance toxic algae research while protecting aquatic and public health.
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As Summer Programming Begins, Milwaukee County Health Official Says It's Critical Unvaccinated Kids Wear Masks Indoors from 2021-06-11T08:55:25
The state of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County continues to improve according to health officials. Dr. Ben Weston of the Medical College of Wisconsin said COVID-19 stills poses a threat to unvaccinated ...
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Wisconsin's Joint Finance Committee Discusses Criminal Justice Reform from 2021-06-11T08:11:52
On Thursday, Wisconsin’s Joint Committee on Finance held an executive session on the state’s biennial budget. One of the biggest sections of the budget is on the state’s Department of Corrections.
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Wisconsin Senate Votes To Ban Police Chokeholds from 2021-06-10T09:14:47
The Wisconsin Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prohibit police from using chokeholds, except in life-threatening situations or to defend themselves.
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Wisconsin Senate Passes Bills Making It Harder To Vote from 2021-06-10T08:16:05
The Wisconsin Senate has approved Republican-backed bills that would create new hurdles for the elderly and disabled to cast absentee ballots, limit the number and location of ballot drop boxes and...
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Vaccine Rates Below National Average In Milwaukee from 2021-06-09T09:11:19
As Milwaukee COVID-19 infection numbers remain low, health officials are trying to boost immunization numbers, which are lower than the national average.
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UWM 'Panther Tour Bus' Hits The Road In Effort To Shore Up Freshman Enrollment from 2021-06-08T05:00:08
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee admissions staff hit the road in Wisconsin and northern Illinois, visiting high schools to answer admitted students’ questions and to encourage them to enroll.
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Marquette Requires Students To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 from 2021-06-07T18:29:32
Wisconsin’s largest private university is requiring students attending in-person classes this fall to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by August 1.
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Wisconsin Experiment Grows Cotton In Space To Help Crops On Earth from 2021-06-07T07:33:25
On board the International Space Station this week is a Wisconsin experiment that could help the growing of cotton on Earth.
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Using Virtual Reality In Police Training To Create A Space For Understanding from 2021-06-04T13:26:09
Marquette University psychology professor Nakia Gordon says that virtual reality training allows officers to gain insight and understanding, and hopefully empathy.
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Milwaukee Officials Hope For More Vaccinations, Including Near Washington Park from 2021-06-04T09:54:13
COVID-19 vaccination rates in Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continue to trail statewide rates in Wisconsin by a few percentage points. Health officials say the metro area's lowest rates continue t...
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Wisconsin Sen. Johnson Says He Hasn't Decided On 2022 Run from 2021-06-04T07:16:13
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson on Thursday said he remains undecided about seeking a third term in 2022, stopped short of recommending people be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus and refused to blame ...
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The State Of No-Knock Warrant Bills In The Wisconsin Legislature from 2021-06-03T12:27:33
A state task force on racial disparities introduced a bipartisan bill that would require data collection on no-knock warrants, but some want to go further by putting restrictions the practice.
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Rep. Gwen Moore Urges Democrats To 'Go For It' On Biden Infrastructure Plan from 2021-06-03T10:46:10
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore of Milwaukee is among the House Democrats who think their party should pass a large federal infrastructure bill with or without Republican support.
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'Disappointed And Dismayed': Wisconsin School Superintendents React To Finance Committee’s Education Budget from 2021-06-03T08:09:23
Wisconsin public school leaders are frustrated with the education funding plan approved by the Legislature’s budget-writing committee last week.
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Native Americans Most Likely To Die From Police Shootings, Families Who Lost Loved Ones Weigh In from 2021-06-02T12:52:58
According to CDC data from 2009 to 2019, Native people were 2.2 times more likely to be killed by police than white people and 1.2 times more likely than Black people.
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MPS Plans Full Return To In-Person Learning Next School Year from 2021-06-02T10:50:44
Milwaukee Public Schools is committing to a full return to in-person learning next school year amid concerns about enrollment and learning loss.
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Leaders Urge Caution As Milwaukee Mask Mandate Ends from 2021-06-02T09:03:41
As of June 1, the Milwaukee Health Department will no longer enforce gathering limits and mask requirements.
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Where Does Defunding The Police Stand In Milwaukee? from 2021-06-02T08:14:33
How is defunding or abolishing the police different than reforming the police? WUWM delves into what some activists are asking for and where those movements stand in the city of Milwaukee.
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New MPS Department To Focus On Supporting Black & Latina Girls, LGBTQ+ Students from 2021-06-01T12:26:16
The MPS Board is using about $440,000 in federal stimulus funding to create a new department focused on improving outcomes for Black and Latina girls, gender nonconforming students and LGBTQ+ stude...
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Kathy's House To Welcome More Guests, Move Onto Grounds Of Milwaukee Regional Medical Center from 2021-06-01T08:07:58
A privately-funded, nonprofit house that offers discounted lodging for out-of-town adult medical patients and their families is about to double its capacity. It's also moving its location onto the ...
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Wisconsin Public Schools To Get Fraction Of Money Gov. Evers Wants from 2021-05-28T09:30:08
A Republican budget plan has approved approve less than 10% of what Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' $1.6 billion in new education spending.
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Wisconsin Republicans Hold Hearing On UW Abortion Ban from 2021-05-27T08:08:30
A new bill would ban all University of Wisconsin System and UW health workers from performing abortions or training others to perform abortions.
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MPS Music Education Expansion Underway With 40+ New Teachers from 2021-05-27T05:00:24
An ambitious plan to expand music education in MPS is underway with about 40 new teacher hires this year and next. It’s funded through a taxpayer referendum approved by voters last spring.
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Wisconsin's Wolf Management Debate Continues As Scientists Call To Restore Federal Protection from 2021-05-26T13:07:23
This week the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will discuss potential changes to the state's wolf harvest rules; in the meantime, 115 scientists from around the country are calling on the Biden ad...
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A Breakdown Of Police Reform Bills Currently Circulating The Wisconsin Legislature from 2021-05-26T11:35:25
There are upwards of two dozen police reform bills floating through the Wisconsin Legislature. Gov. Tony Evers has said if a policing bill can lead to more transparency and accountability, he’ll co...
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Wisconsin Senate Committee Discusses Bill To End $300 Federal Unemployment Supplement from 2021-05-26T10:53:40
The state Senate Committee on Labor and Regulatory Reform met to discuss a bill that would bring an end to the $300 federal unemployment supplement for Wisconsin residents Tuesday.
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Milwaukee Streetcar Honors Negro Leagues And The Milwaukee Bears from 2021-05-26T09:48:17
A Milwaukee streetcar will be wrapped with images of the city's Negro Leagues baseball team for the rest of this year.
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Why Is Police Reform So Difficult In Wisconsin? from 2021-05-24T08:31:17
Last summer, people across the country took to the streets to demand changes in policing. Nearly one year later, Wisconsin lawmakers have been slow to change laws here. There are a number of reason...
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Families Gather To Remember Loved Ones Killed During Interactions With Milwaukee-Area Police from 2021-05-24T08:10:01
Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee, about a dozen local Black families whose loved ones died during interactions with police gathered at Washington Park to remember those who passed away.
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National Controversy Over Infrastructure Money Takes Root In Southeast Wisconsin Too from 2021-05-21T09:46:27
The national controversy over a federal infrastructure plan is also playing out in southeastern Wisconsin, as local officials disagree over the amount of money and how to spend it.
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Milwaukee County To Expand Home Vaccination Program For COVID-19 from 2021-05-21T09:01:34
Milwaukee County is making a major expansion in its program to offer a COVID-19 shot at the homes of people who have difficulty leaving their residence.
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Gov. Evers Calls Special Session On Medicaid Expansion, Republicans Not On Board from 2021-05-21T08:40:05
Gov. Tony Evers has called a special session for the Legislature to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin, a move Republicans have rejected for years.
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Wisconsin Renters Can Apply For Up To One Year Of Assistance, Eviction Moratorium Remains In Place For Now from 2021-05-20T10:32:59
Housing advocates say it's necessary to keep a national eviction moratorium in place to prevent people from being evicted as they access federal rental assistance money.
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Judge To Reinstate Ousted Milwaukee Police Chief In 45 Days from 2021-05-20T08:20:37
A judge said Wednesday that he will reinstate ousted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales to his post in 45 days unless Morales' attorneys and the city settle their legal fight over his job.
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Public Wants Wisconsin DNR To Take Deeper Look At Proposed Menomonee Falls Landfill Expansion from 2021-05-19T12:39:34
A public hearing was held Tuesday evening on a plan to expand Wisconsin's largest landfill by 76.6 acres.
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Milwaukee, Other Southeastern Wisconsin Communities Move Up End Date Of Mask Requirements from 2021-05-19T08:57:42
More southeastern Wisconsin communities are announcing an earlier end to their face mask requirements for COVID-19. Milwaukee says it's halting its order June 1, instead of the June 15 date set las...
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Wisconsin Republicans Seek Financial Penalty For Cities That 'Defund' Police from 2021-05-19T08:28:37
Wisconsin cities that cut their policing budgets would lose state funding under a GOP legislative proposal.
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Clean Up Underway In Milwaukee Estuary — From Burnham Canal Wetland To Proposed Contaminated Sediment Removal from 2021-05-18T14:47:55
Advocates say a series of projects, some underway and others proposed, are working to lift the Milwaukee Estuary's designation as a "area of concern."
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Wisconsin Democrats Renew Calls For Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform from 2021-05-18T12:35:34
The redistricting measure would give the job of drawing political boundaries to the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau and give citizens the right to oversee the work.
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Sheriff Lucas Talks About Milwaukee County Jail Deaths, Health Care Achievement from 2021-05-18T10:34:57
During a Monday news conference, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas spoke about two recent deaths at the county jail, while also highlighting the jail's new achievement in health care.
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Vaccinations Of 12- To 15-Year-Olds Begin In Wisconsin from 2021-05-14T11:06:29
Children 12 to 15 in Wisconsin are now eligible to receive doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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As COVID-19 Restrictions Lessen, Returning To Normal Life May Take Some Time from 2021-05-14T10:52:45
Milwaukee's COVID-19 restrictions are easing, but navigating life after the pandemic is going to mean checking in with yourself about the past year.
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Artist & Educator Geo Rutherford Finds Inspiration At Milwaukee's Bradford Beach from 2021-05-13T13:55:06
When Geo Rutherford came to Milwaukee to earn her MFA in fine arts, her goal was to earn more as a teacher, but she gained more — a passion for and mission to help the Great Lakes.
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Wisconsin Disabled Community Opposes Election Law Changes from 2021-05-13T09:05:29
Wisconsin voters with disabilities urged lawmakers on Wednesday to reconsider two Republican-backed bills passed by the state Senate that would make it more difficult to cast absentee ballots as pa...
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COVID-19, Drug Overdose, Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women All Major Concerns In Wisconsin's 16th Annual State Of The Tribes from 2021-05-12T13:56:36
Each year the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council selects a governing member to deliver the annual address. This year, that person is John Johnson of Luc du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Ind...
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Wisconsin State Senate Passes Police Reform Bill That Affects Milwaukee's Fire And Police Commission from 2021-05-12T11:00:48
The Wisconsin Senate has passed the first police reform bills in the state since George Floyd was murdered last year. One bill would affect the administration of Milwaukee's Fire and Police Commiss...
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Milwaukee Officials Prepare To Vaccinate Children Ages 12-15 from 2021-05-12T07:38:06
Milwaukee city and county officials are preparing to vaccinate younger teenagers against COVID-19, likely beginning later this week.
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Wisconsin Wolf Management Faces Criticism As DNR Drafts Plan from 2021-05-11T11:06:20
After a brief and explosive hunt in February, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is trying to craft an updated wolf management plan.
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MPS Deciding How To Spend $731 Million In Federal COVID Relief from 2021-05-10T04:00:35
Milwaukee Public Schools is starting to determine to how it will spend $731 million in federal stimulus aid over the next three years.
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Republicans Scrap Evers' Priorities, Start Writing Budget from 2021-05-07T08:27:05
Republicans, along a party line vote, essentially scrapped the Wisconsin Democratic governor's entire two-year spending proposal and instead began crafting their own budget based off of the current...
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Milwaukee-Area COVID Vaccination Rates Cool Off, So Officials Ramp Up Plans To Take Shots To People from 2021-05-07T07:24:15
Milwaukee-area health officials say local vaccinations for COVID-19 continue to cool off. But more efforts are underway to bring shots to people. Also, there are two more signs of local life becomi...
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Milwaukee County Announces 'Credible Messenger' Youth Mentorship Program from 2021-05-06T11:49:09
Wednesday, Milwaukee County officials unveiled a new mentoring program, called "Credible Messenger," for young people involved in the criminal justice system.
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After Vice President Visit To Milwaukee, UWM Clean Energy Researchers Discuss Electric Future from 2021-05-06T10:51:43
The visit by Vice President Kamala Harris to UW-Milwaukee on Tuesday highlighted some of the local science underway to improve use of cleaner forms of energy.
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'It's Hard To Split Yourself': Milwaukee Area Educators Adjust To Hybrid Teaching from 2021-05-06T07:52:55
During the pandemic, educators have been forced to tackle a new challenge: teaching in-person and virtual students at the same time.
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Timing Of Sexual Harassment Resolution Troubles At Least One Milwaukee Common Council Member from 2021-05-05T09:29:26
The Milwaukee Common Council has adopted a resolution aimed at eventually making sure that all city elected officials are governed by policies regulating sexual harassment and other forms of intimi...
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Wauwatosa Deliberates Development Within The Milwaukee County Grounds from 2021-05-04T16:28:13
Wauwatosa's Common Council is about to vote on a development proposal within the Milwaukee County Grounds. It's part of a years' long debate over balancing green space and economic growth.
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Wauwatosa Common Council Approves Development Within The Milwaukee County Grounds from 2021-05-04T14:28:13
After less than 15 minutes of discussion, the development proposal was approved by Wauwatosa's Common Council Tuesday with an 11 to 4 vote. The project must still be approved by the city's Design R...
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Harris Visit, Labor Secretary's Call Part Of Biden Team Push In Badger State from 2021-05-04T11:38:39
Vice President Kamala Harris is due in southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon. She's expected to promote the Biden administration's economic development agenda during a visit to UW-Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Health Officials Hold Vaccine Clinic At Bucks Game from 2021-05-04T08:10:16
While people were watching the Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets Sunday, Milwaukee health officials were busy vaccinating fans at the Fiserv Forum.
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Sheriff: Wisconsin Casino Shooter Was A Fired Employee from 2021-05-04T07:42:43
The 62-year-old attacker walked into the Duck Creek Kitchen and Bar on Saturday and shot two people at a waiter station at close range with a 9 mm handgun, then shot a man outside the restaurant, B...
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Small-Scale Farmer In Southeast Wisconsin Hopes His Self-Made Documentary Inspires Others To Homestead from 2021-05-03T12:03:16
Milwaukee native Charlie Tennessen farms a less than five acre homestead and grows long forgotten varieties of wheat. He hopes his passion rubs off on others.
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Voces De La Frontera Action To March For Immigrant Workers On May Day from 2021-04-30T11:14:30
On May Day, Voces de la Frontera Action will hold a rally and march to honor the contributions made by Latin immigrants who have been essential workers during the pandemic and advocate for citizens...
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Great Lakes Mayors Ask Congress To Invest In Water Equity from 2021-04-30T10:07:20
Mayors from the Great Lakes region are asking Congress for billions of dollars from the upcoming federal infrastructure package to address water equity in the region.
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Milwaukee Mayor Urges People To Get Vaccinated At Mobile Neighborhood Sites from 2021-04-30T09:55:55
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Thursday continued to urge people to be vaccinated for COVID-19. FEMA announced last week that it will close its mass vaccination site in downtown Milwaukee on May 28...
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Milwaukee College Prep Leaves MPS Amid Tense Relationship Between District And Charter Schools from 2021-04-29T13:46:37
Milwaukee Public Schools is set to lose 2,000 students and at least $4 million next year, as charter school network Milwaukee College Prep cuts ties with the district.
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Exhibit At America’s Black Holocaust Museum Encourages Black Milwaukeeans To Donate Organs from 2021-04-29T13:32:53
Only 25% of African Americans in Milwaukee are registered organ, tissue and eye donors, but in Wisconsin more than 2,000 people are currently on the transplant list, and 400 of them are Black.
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Milwaukee Leaders Stand In Solidarity With Sexual Assault Victims For Denim Day from 2021-04-29T10:42:55
On Wednesday, Milwaukee Health Department's TeAngelo Cargile emphasized the importance of sexual assault awareness at a Denim Day commemoration event. He also announced a federal grant that will in...
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Wisconsin Workers Speak Out In Favor Of Federal PRO Act from 2021-04-28T13:39:07
The PRO Act is a federal bill before the U.S. Senate that would provide protections for workers trying to unionize.
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Outpost Natural Foods Focuses On Bringing In More Businesses Owned By People Of Color from 2021-04-28T13:30:10
Outpost Natural Foods has increased partnerships with businesses of color — including newly added Blossom Candle Company and Funky Fresh Spring Rolls — in order to reaffirm its commitment to divers...
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Milwaukee County Resumes Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine from 2021-04-28T10:20:55
Milwaukee County resumes use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after the CDC lifted the pause on the vaccine on Friday.
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'I Actually Thought I Was Going To Lose Her': Milwaukee-Area Mother's Struggle To Escape Lead Poisoning from 2021-04-27T13:30:58
Dennise Honnegar and her daughter Jasmine are still grappling with the effects of lead poisoning nearly four years after Jasmine was diagnosed.
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Muslim Community And Health Center In Milwaukee Encourages COVID-19 Vaccinations During Ramadan from 2021-04-26T13:50:42
As Muslims continue to observe the holy month of Ramadan, leaders in Milwaukee’s Muslim community have been encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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How Wisconsinites Are Getting Involved In The Fight Against Climate Change from 2021-04-23T13:59:07
Environmental groups, students and municipalities are among a growing throng developing and acting on climate strategies in Wisconsin.
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Gov. Evers Says $420 Million To Be Dedicated To Small Business Grants from 2021-04-23T11:44:51
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is starting to spell out details of the next federally-funded grants to small businesses in the state. This is money was recently approved by the Biden administration and ...
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With More Than A Third Of Adults Vaccinated In Milwaukee County, Officials Try New Outreach from 2021-04-23T11:13:10
More than a third of Milwaukee County adults have received the COVID vaccine, and officials say they’re entering a new phase in outreach for the remaining population.
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UWM Theatre Class Creates Radio Drama As Substitute For In-Person Performance from 2021-04-23T09:50:56
During the pandemic, educators have been getting creative about how they keep students learning safely. WUWM is exploring how performing arts classes have adapted.
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Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Creates More Green Space Across Wisconsin from 2021-04-22T14:33:30
Over its 30-plus years, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has helped preserve 650,000 acres of land across Wisconsin. Now it’s up for reauthorization.
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Prayers For Gun Violence Prevention, As Accused Somers Shooter Faces Three Intentional Homicide Charges from 2021-04-22T12:37:47
The shootings at a Kenosha County tavern last weekend, that left three people dead and three wounded, are prompting more demands for what a coalition calls "common sense gun violence prevention."
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Milwaukee Officials Stress Importance Of Increased Local Revenue At Joint Finance Hearing from 2021-04-22T10:33:11
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson attended the Joint Committee on Finance hearing Wednesday. They said without the ability to increase...
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Groups Across Wisconsin Are Focused On Creating More Solar Energy from 2021-04-21T15:47:44
Solar energy is considered critical for a transition to clean energy. Groups all over Wisconsin are working to make solar energy more accessible.
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Evers Calls On GOP-Controlled Legislature To Pass Juvenile Justice Reforms from 2021-04-14T15:41:25
Gov. Tony Evers was in Milwaukee Tuesday, touting juvenile justice reforms contained in his budget proposal. He called on the Republican-controlled state Legislature to pass the initiatives.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin Health Officials Respond To The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause from 2021-04-14T12:27:37
Local and state health agencies have joined a national pause in use of the COVID-19 vaccine made by the firm Johnson & Johnson. But officials in Milwaukee and Madison are still urging people to get...
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With In-Person Performances Off-Limits, Cedarburg High School Choir Creates Radio Concerts from 2021-04-14T07:00:38
The Cedarburg High School choir pivoted from in-person performances to radio concerts this school year.
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Medical College Of Wisconsin President Offers Three Criteria For Opening Up The Economy from 2021-04-13T12:18:57
A prominent Milwaukee-area doctor has given a business and civic group his estimate on when the local economy can fully reopen after suffering through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Limited Tailgating Allowed, Mask Requirement Remains As Milwaukee Brewers Begin Second Homestand from 2021-04-13T11:25:05
Beginning Monday night, the Brewers will play six games at home over the next week. Despite rising COVID-19 cases, some changes are in store since the team's first home games of the season, includi...
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Hesitant About The Vaccine? New Milwaukee Ad Campaign Wants To Convince You Otherwise from 2021-04-09T13:49:17
A new multi-media ad campaign in Milwaukee County aims to convince hesitant people to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
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Milwaukee Officials Report COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Plentiful, Case Increase Worrisome from 2021-04-09T13:48:04
The COVID-19 vaccine supply in Milwaukee has improved to the point where Mayor Tom Barrett is urging eligible people to get a shot.
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Amid Talk Of I-94 'Modernization,' Story Hill And Other Freeway Neighbors Raise Concerns from 2021-04-09T13:46:51
The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee will hold its first public hearing Friday in Whitewater on Gov. Tony Evers' two-year state budget proposal. It includes a plan by Evers to have the stat...
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In Conservative Dodge County, Skepticism And Some Support Of The COVID-19 Vaccine from 2021-04-08T13:15:55
Dodge County has the lowest percentage of COVID-19 vaccinations in the southeast quarter of Wisconsin. As of April 7, state figures indicated that just 27% of county residents have had at least one...
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MPS Faced Financial Sanctions If It Didn’t Reopen For More Special Needs Students from 2021-04-08T11:43:13
The state Department of Public Instruction told MPS it might withhold funding if the district continued to provide a "one-size-fits-all" education offering for students with disabilities.
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Wisconsin's First Afro Latina Midwife Reflects On The Impact Of COVID-19 On Her Business from 2021-04-07T17:39:24
Wisconsin's first Afro Latina, certified professional midwife talks about navigating COVID-19 as both a new midwife and a business owner.
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Health Officials: Time To Get Your Vaccine, Wisconsin from 2021-04-07T10:12:32
Milwaukee county health officials are telling people to get their vaccines, and talk to other people about getting theirs as well.
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Democratic-Backed Jill Underly Elected Wisconsin State Superintendent from 2021-04-07T09:48:35
Jill Underly rode support from the state teachers’ union and an overwhelming financial advantage to win election as Wisconsin superintendent of schools.
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As Wisconsin Expands Eligibility To Everyone 16+, People Line Up For COVID-19 Vaccine from 2021-04-06T11:52:04
Residents 16 and older are eligible for free COVID-19 vaccine. Many are eager to get their first shot and return to a sense of normalcy.
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Milwaukee Brewers: Role Models For COVID-19 Vaccine Adoption? from 2021-04-06T10:44:06
The Milwaukee Brewers have joined the local organizations that are promoting the COVID-19 vaccine. One thing the baseball team has done is release a pro-vaccine public service announcement featurin...
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Questions Remain As Everyone 16+ Becomes Vaccine Eligible In Wisconsin from 2021-04-05T11:27:54
Starting Monday, April 5, all Wisconsin residents age 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Questions remain about how many people will be trying to get vaccinated and whether the sta...
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Uptick In COVID-19 Cases Among Milwaukee County Children Worries Health Officials from 2021-04-02T11:17:51
Officials in Milwaukee County continue to express concern about a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, and the concern extends to some children who have become sick.
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Wisconsin Democrats Push Gun Safety Legislation, GOP Leadership Unmoved from 2021-04-02T10:38:09
After recent deadly shootings in Atlanta, Colorado and California, and gun violence that continues to plague cities around the country, including Milwaukee, Democrats are urging the Wisconsin Legis...
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Milwaukee Brewers Set To Welcome Back Fans — 11,000 Of Them, Anyway from 2021-04-01T14:58:12
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started, thousands of fans will gather at Milwaukee's big-league baseball stadium Thursday. It's the Brewers' 2021 season opener versus the Minnesota ...
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Milwaukee Leaders Celebrate Life And Legacy of Cesar Chavez from 2021-04-01T14:20:27
In celebration of César Chávez' 94th birthday, Milwaukee leaders came together for the third annual March 31 event held by the Marcus Center.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor's Mask Mandate from 2021-04-01T10:50
In a 4-3 ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court has eliminated the state's mask mandate. The court decided Gov. Tony Evers exceeded his authority by unilaterally extending the mandate for months throu...
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Milwaukee Health Officials Urge Eligible Residents To Beat the Rush, Get Vaccine Now from 2021-03-31T12:20:17
Gov. Tony Evers' decision Tuesday to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all Wisconsin residents 16 or older starting April 5 will mean 100,000s of additional Milwaukee County residents will quali...
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Wisconsin To Make Those 16 And Older Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine By May from 2021-03-30T13:34:14
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he’s confident that the state will reach its goal of everyone 16 and older being eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by May.
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Evers Vetoes Wisconsin Legislative Oversight Of COVID-19 Funds, Lays Out His Plans For The Money from 2021-03-30T10:51:19
The bill would have forced Evers to submit a plan for spending the money to the Legislature's budget committee and allowed committee members to block initiatives. Republicans control the committee.
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'Sadly, It Doesn't Include Me': MPS Students And Parents React To Return Plan from 2021-03-30T09:49:50
Milwaukee Public Schools families have until Thursday to decide whether their children return to classrooms four days per week, for the rest of the school year. MPS is surveying families following ...
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Milwaukee-Area Father & Son Heart Surgeons Embrace New Technology To Reduce Heart Failure from 2021-03-29T13:46:40
Despite 100,000s of fatalities related to COVID-19, heart disease and cancer were again the leading causes of death in the U.S. last year. Two prominent Milwaukee-area heart surgeons share their ex...
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Milwaukee County Board Nixes Gun Shows At Sports Complex, Reduces Marijuana Possession Fines To $1 from 2021-03-26T13:50:03
The Milwaukee County Board has decided not to allow gun shows at the Sports Complex in Franklin, after all. The Board voted 13-3 Thursday to reject a proposal to revive the shows, which had been he...
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccinations Up, But Demand Still Outpaces Supply from 2021-03-26T13:30:46
State health officials say 27% of Wisconsin residents have now received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and nearly 16% have completed their vaccine series. But demand for the shot continues to ou...
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Milwaukee County Officials Warn Of Increase In COVID-19 Numbers from 2021-03-26T12:33:41
Milwaukee County health officials say they hope vaccination efforts and continued vigilance can stem an increase in COVID-19 cases.
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'I Believe I'm Just Answering The Call': Black Barbershops In Milwaukee Adjust To The Pandemic from 2021-03-25T17:48:53
For a lot of people going to the barbershop, and especially a Black barbershop, is about more than just getting a haircut. It’s a place where people come together as a community, where they talk ab...
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Milwaukee Health Officials Keeping An Eye On COVID-19 Case Uptick from 2021-03-24T11:39:40
Milwaukee health officials are voicing early concern about a modest local uptick in COVID-19 cases, and a broader increase over many other parts of the U.S.
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Wisconsin Republicans Vote To Control COVID Money, Assembly Passes Bills Prohibiting Vaccine Requirements from 2021-03-24T10:13:08
The Wisconsin Legislature voted to take control of the state's share of the federal coronavirus stimulus package away Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and give lawmakers the ability to decide how to spen...
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MPS Board Approves Plan For Students To Return To Classrooms In April from 2021-03-24T09:08:07
The Milwaukee Public Schools board approved a plan to return students to classrooms. Students in kindergarten through third grade start returning on April 14, then grades fourth through eighth on A...
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UWM Clinic Administers COVID-19 Vaccine To Those Newly Eligible from 2021-03-23T13:30:17
UW-Milwaukee, in partnership with Advocate Aurora Health and the city of Milwaukee Health Department, has now opened a vaccine clinic. It is currently serving all people age 65 and older, restauran...
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin For Ten Priority Zip Codes In Milwaukee County from 2021-03-23T13:01:52
Local and state health officials have started a COVID-19 vaccination program for adults in ten Milwaukee County zip codes that rate high on a federal social vulnerability index.
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Milwaukee School Board Considers Bringing Students Back 4 Days Per Week from 2021-03-22T16:04:56
With Milwaukee’s COVID-19 infection rates low and vaccinations ramping up, the state’s largest school district may start bringing students back in-person, after a year away. The Milwaukee Public Sc...
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'I Have More Of A Storefront Now': Milwaukee Dance Studio Owner Finds Silver Lining Running A Business In A Pandemic from 2021-03-22T15:28:57
For our COVID Earners series, WUWM’s Teran Powell talks with Brianna Washington, owner of 617 Dance Space. Washington describes it as “a space for women," offering weekly classes, ladies’ night eve...
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As Wisconsin Preps for COVID-19 Vaccination Group 1C, Health Officials Urge Patience For Those Without Conditions from 2021-03-19T15:22:50
In just a few days, millions more people will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin. Health officials say if you're not eligible yet, your turn will be soon.
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Police Say 'Extensive' Review Ahead For Investigation Into Oconomowoc Roundy's Warehouse Shooting from 2021-03-19T15:18:58
An investigation has begun into why a shooter decided to kill two co-workers at the Roundy's Distribution Center in Oconomowoc.
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Milwaukee Bucks Hoop It Up Before A Few Thousand Masked Fans from 2021-03-19T14:50:08
A year after shutdowns began, the Bucks have begun welcoming fans back into the Fiserv Forum with strict safety precautions.
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New Health Order Lifts Some Restrictions In Milwaukee from 2021-03-19T09:54:14
Beginning Friday, a new city of Milwaukee health order goes into effect — it lifts some COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, salons and spas and other businesses.
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Transforming Crisis Into Opportunity, Milwaukee Woman Creates Beauty Brand JoMaLu from 2021-03-18T14:57:29
As part of our COVID Earners series focusing on how people of color who own small businesses in the Milwaukee area have survived in the COVID-19 economy, WUWM's Angelina Mosher Salazar talks to Joa...
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Wisconsin Democrats Blast GOP Passage Of Resolution Honoring Rush Limbaugh from 2021-03-18T12:55:26
Wisconsin Republicans in the state Assembly passed a resolution to recognize the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, calling his voice unforgettable and praising his advancement of conserva...
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Milwaukee Experts Discuss 'Vaccine Concierge' & Other Ways To Help Employees Receive COVID-19 Shots from 2021-03-18T12:50:29
State officials are taking requests to supply vaccine to employers that want to open on-site vaccination clinics. Others are urging managers to help workers by choosing someone to be a "vaccine con...
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Milwaukee Leaders Discuss How To Prioritize Federal Relief Money, Many Questions Remain from 2021-03-18T11:57:29
Less than a week after President Biden signed his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, Milwaukee officials are puzzling out what the city’s allotment could mean for the community.
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Twisted Plants In Cudahy Finds A Way To Share Vegan Comfort Food During the Pandemic from 2021-03-17T16:55:33
As part of WUWM's COVID Earners series, we meet Arielle and Brandon Hawthorne. They own Twisted Plants, a vegan comfort food restaurant in Cudahy.
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WE Energies Unveils Mitchell Airport Solar Farm, Announces Plans For New Farm In Rock & Walworth Counties from 2021-03-17T15:47:47
A small solar energy farm built on an old city of Milwaukee landfill near General Mitchell Airport is now producing about two megawatts of electricity — enough for about 500 homes.
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Wisconsin Agencies Allow The Practice Of Conversion Therapy To Continue, For Now from 2021-03-17T15:26:11
Under a technical maneuver the Republican-controlled state Senate made Tuesday, therapists, counselors and social workers are allowed to continue practicing so-called conversion therapy in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Teachers Share Thoughts On Getting Vaccinated, Returning To Classrooms from 2021-03-12T13:27:35
For the past two weeks, school and child care workers have been eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin. Milwaukee is pushing to get all willing teachers who live or work the city vac...
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Milwaukee Plans To Expand Vaccination Effort In Homeless Shelters from 2021-03-12T11:19:44
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has announced that during the week of March 15, the City will operate a COVID-19 vaccination program at more homeless shelters. Barrett says for supply, Milwaukee is rec...
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Milwaukee County Begins Zip Code Outreach For Vaccinations; Brewers Allowed 25% Fan Capacity from 2021-03-05T18:16:01
Milwaukee County is reaching out to senior citizens in two Milwaukee zip codes with large numbers of low-income Black and Latino residents, in hopes of getting more of those older individuals their...
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'Hyphenated Americans': Milwaukee Art Exhibit Explores What It Means To Be Latinx In The U.S. from 2021-03-05T15:18:05
An art exhibit exploring what it means to be Latinx in the United States, opened Friday at Latino Arts, Inc. on Milwaukee’s south side. It’s called "Hyphenated Americans," and it features the works...
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Wisconsin To Announce Who's Included In COVID Vaccine Group 1C Next Week from 2021-03-05T14:47:45
State health officials gave a little more insight Thursday on when people under 65 with pre-existing conditions will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Deputy Department of Health Services Secre...
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Constitutional Convention Call Renewed In Wisconsin from 2021-03-04T00:24:01
Wisconsin Republicans are reviving efforts to pass a resolution to call a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U.S. Constitution. A Wisconsin Assembly committee held a public ...
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Wisconsin Health Official Says Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Is In 'Very Normal Range' For Effectiveness from 2021-03-03T19:05:03
Around 47,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in Wisconsin next week. While health officials are pushing the positives of the vaccine — it’...
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Wisconsin Republicans Propose Lengthy List of Voting Law Changes from 2021-03-03T18:26:39
This legislative cycle, Republicans around the country have proposed hundreds of bills that would restrict access to voting, taking aim at issues like absentee voting, voter registration and disabi...
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City Of Milwaukee Plans To Complete Educator Vaccinations By March 15 from 2021-03-03T14:59:18
Updated 10:39 a.m. Within the next two weeks, Milwaukee plans to vaccinate all educators living or working in the city who want a shot. The Milwaukee Health Department announced Tuesday that it exp...
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Small Farm In Waukesha County Works To Show Why Organic Food Matters from 2021-03-02T18:25:34
Linda Halley is general manager of Gwenyn Hill Farm in the Town of Delafield. "Gwenyn" means honeybee in Welsh. Halley says the name is a nod to generations of people who farmed this lush valley, s...
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Spotlight On Wisconsin Senators Intensifies As COVID-19 Relief Bill Advances In Congress from 2021-03-01T18:13:13
President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed the House of Representatives over the weekend with the backing of all three Wisconsin House Democrats, and none of the state's five Re...
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Milwaukee Health Officials Say Increased Supply Is On Horizon To Vaccinate New Priority Groups from 2021-02-26T21:57:43
Local health officials are optimistic Wisconsin is on the road to increased supply of the COVID-19 vaccine. They say that’s the only way to get shots in the arms of more high-priority groups. Produ...
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'A Level Playing Field': A Milwaukee Alderwoman's Push For Universal Basic Income In Milwaukee from 2021-02-26T18:02:53
A Milwaukee alderwoman wants the city to adopt a “universal basic income” pilot program. The proposal by Ald. Chantia Lewis would supplement low-income families’ wages, so they’re making a living w...
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Private School Vaccinates Some Teachers Early, As State Works To Create Equitable Distribution from 2021-02-26T16:15:48
Wisconsin health officials are creating a statewide COVID-19 vaccination schedule for school employees, in an effort to prioritize underserved communities. Wisconsin Educators And Childcare Worker...
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Foxconn Electric Vehicle Speculation Met With Optimism, Skepticism from 2021-02-25T17:13:31
Updated 12:03 p.m. CST Foxconn and Fisker, a California-based electric vehicle company rebooted after a bankruptcy, announced they've signed a memorandum of understanding to build 250,000 electric ...
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Black Environmental Pioneers Honored For Their Work In Milwaukee from 2021-02-24T22:22:46
On Monday evening, Nearby Nature Milwaukee held their second Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards celebration to honor people in Milwaukee who are helping to create a healthier and ...
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Changes To Milwaukee COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Could Include New FEMA Vaccination Site from 2021-02-24T19:00:37
There's been a shifting of a major COVID-19 vaccination site in the Milwaukee area and more sites are coming — eventually. Some of the locations could help ease racial disparities in vaccinations t...
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Wisconsin Educators & Childcare Workers Next In Line For Vaccine, Beginning March 1 from 2021-02-24T14:22:25
Now that close to half of Wisconsinites age 65 and older have received at least one shot, the Department of Health Services is opening eligibility to more people in Phase 1b . It's starting with sc...
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Wisconsin Researcher Calculates 20 Million Years Of Life Have Been Lost To COVID-19 from 2021-02-23T18:43:11
A Wisconsin researcher has taken on the grim task of looking at how many years, cumulatively, COVID-19 has cut from people's lives. The answer just for last year, and for the U.S. and 80 other coun...
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COVID-19 In Wisconsin: New Strains Could Upend Downward Trend In Cases, Deaths from 2021-02-23T14:44:33
A few months ago, Wisconsin had one of the highest per capita rates of COVID-19 in the country. Health officials were pleading with people to wear masks, socially distance and practice good hand hy...
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Milwaukee-Area Solar Advocates Support Iowa Firm In Dispute With WE Energies from 2021-02-22T17:50:58
A three-year battle between solar energy advocates and WE Energies is back before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, and the state regulatory agency also known as the PSC, wants to hear your ...
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The Head Nod & How It's Used To Communicate Safety Between Black Men from 2021-02-19T20:47:45
We all know that culturally, there are different ways of communicating. When it comes to Black people, since slavery there has been a reliance on a head nod to communicate safety. To some, it may l...
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Wisconsin Passes 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered from 2021-02-19T20:27:26
A vaccine milestone has been reached in Wisconsin. More than a million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. The progress is to be celebrated, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Servic...
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Teacher Vaccinations Could Begin March 1, But Greenfield Health Official Worries About Supply from 2021-02-19T17:48:11
A local health official is questioning whether the state should delay plans to start giving the COVID-19 vaccine to teachers, childcare workers, and other groups on about March 1. Darren Rausch dir...
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UW System Aiming For Fall Semester To Be 'As Close To Normal As Possible' from 2021-02-18T22:43:19
University of Wisconsin System Interim President Tommy Thompson is directing campuses to plan for a mostly in-person fall semester. Thompson wants campuses to get back to as close to normal as poss...
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Milwaukee County Health Expert Says Providers Seeing An Increase In Anxiety & Depressive Disorders from 2021-02-18T18:41:37
Nearly one year into the coronavirus pandemic, adults continue to suffer from mental health struggles brought on by the stresses of COVID-19. Job loss and isolation are among those stressors. Some ...
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