Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Networks:
Milwaukee PR
Description:
News from WUWM
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.wuwm.com/news/
Episodes
Will MPS approve its $1.59B budget and job cuts? Here's what to know
5/26/2026
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders will vote this week on a 2026 budget that includes cutting assistant principal positions and adding teachers.
Duration:00:04:23
A chat with the head of JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa
5/26/2026
Sarah Levin, executive director of JIMENA, is a guest lecturer Wednesday, May 27 at the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee.
Duration:00:04:33
Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair maintains mission to serve community in every capacity
5/23/2026
Milwaukee’s annual Heal the Hood Block Party & Resource Fair returns May 30. Organizers behind this year’s event are stressing the importance of groups collaborating to best serve the community.
Duration:00:04:23
Wauwatosa resident determined to protect his home from flooding
5/22/2026
Coming up with ways to make our homes more resilient in the face of severe storms can be daunting. We meet a Wauwatosa resident determined to protect his home.
Duration:00:04:29
What to know about why the FBI is sniffing around Milwaukee voters' information
5/21/2026
Almost six years after the 2020 presidential election, which Joe Biden won, the Trump administration is still litigating the votes. That fight has now come to the swing state of Wisconsin. So why is the FBI investigating local election officials, and what could this mean for voters?
Duration:00:04:12
'48 Jews: Layers of Identity' brings diverse portraits to the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee
5/21/2026
The exhibit looks at modern Jewish identity in the diaspora. WUWM's speaks with the artist, Jac Lahav.
Duration:00:04:23
Media perpetuates ‘Black-on-Black crime,’ but experts say intraracial crime is common
5/20/2026
The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic.
Duration:00:05:10
Calls intensify for audit of Veolia's management of MMSD water treatment plants
5/20/2026
Calls for an audit of the region’s wastewater treatment operations continue to grow. Two whistleblowers came forward this spring, alleging wrongdoing by Veolia. That’s the company that runs the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s two facilities. Now, Milwaukee County Supervisors are calling for action.
Duration:00:02:21
A reading program that served 300 kids closed in 2023. A look inside its new home at UWM
5/19/2026
The Stritch Family Literacy reading program closed along with Cardinal Stritch University in 2023. Now it has reopened at UW-Milwaukee.
Duration:00:04:17
Warmer spring weather brings higher tick risk in Wisconsin
5/14/2026
Warmer spring weather is prompting ticks to show up earlier than in previous years. Here’s how to stay safe as you head outside this tick season.
Duration:00:05:03
Second whistleblower shares concerns about management of MMSD wastewater treatment plants
5/14/2026
A 14-year employee at the Jones Island wastewater treatment facility shared concerns about the treatment of equipment and people there. It's the second whistleblower to speak out publicly about Veolia, the company that manages Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment.
Duration:00:03:11
Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stands
5/14/2026
Some people don't give up easily, including Village of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim. He thinks everyone has the right to enjoy Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Here's where his case stands.
Duration:00:05:45
Milwaukee's inaugural BLK Girl Fest creates space for Black women to be celebrated
5/13/2026
A Milwaukee-based non-profit is hosting a health and wellness festival on May 23 to celebrate Black women and support Black-owned businesses.
Duration:00:04:32
What to know about Ridglan Farms, animal testing and the activists working to free the beagles
5/12/2026
Over the past few months, animal activists have repeatedly broken into a Wisconsin dog breeding farm and testing facility. The story has gone viral for not just the video footage from the break-ins, but also because of conversations about animal testing in the state.
Duration:00:04:32
Looking to the canopy: Efforts to preserve Milwaukee's urban trees in the face of severe storms
5/11/2026
Two weeks ago, destructive winds tore through the Milwaukee area — taking down trees, including mature ones. Arborists aren’t just cleaning up, they’re working to make our tree canopy more resilient.
Duration:00:05:12
Amid growing public mistrust, Wisconsin regulators OK Alliant contract for Meta’s Beaver Dam data center
5/8/2026
Data centers — their size and tremendous need of energy — are top of mind for many people. That includes in Beaver Dam, 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Meta's new 700,000 square foot data center campus. Thursday, state regulators OK'd Alliant Energy's contract to provide its energy needs.
Duration:00:03:21
Milwaukee food truck owner says new food truck curfew will cost her 80% of her business
5/8/2026
Milwaukee's new curfew for downtown food trucks is angering business owners, who say the curfew won't curb gun violence and instead punishes small businesses.
Duration:00:04:09
Wisconsin voters to decide on DEI ban in the state constitution
5/7/2026
On Nov. 3, Wisconsin voters can expect a ballot question about diversity, equity and inclusion. If passed, it would amend the state constitution.
Duration:00:05:02
Milwaukee book club explores some Latinos' embrace of far-right ideology
5/6/2026
La Revo Books hosted a book study in February on “Defectors” by journalist and author Paola Ramos. Community members came to together to understand why some Latinos are leaning towards alt-right ideology.
Duration:00:03:55
How could a U.S. Supreme Court decision on access to abortion medication impact Wisconsin?
5/5/2026
A lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court seeks to ban medication abortion pills prescribed via telehealth. Wisconsin providers currently can't prescribe medication abortion pills using telehealth. But women here can still get the pills from providers in other states.
Duration:00:04:26