The recall effort shows continued unrest among Republicans over 2020 presidential election result.

The Minnesota Congressman promises to campaign here after State Supreme Court helps his candidacy.

Trainees and recent graduates from WRTP/BIG STEP say they seek opportunity.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson says reckless drivers 'infuriate' him.

Wisconsin’s funding for child care will continue this year, but the industry is still struggling with staffing and impending closures.

The National Science Foundation effort aims to clean environment, add jobs and boost DEI.

A binding referendum proposed for the April ballot—asking about a ban on abortions after 14 weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions in cases of rape and incest and to protect the life and health of the mother—is dividing Wisconsin Republicans.

MPS juniors will be automatically admitted to the schools after they fill out a short interest form.

The Bucks have fired Adrian Griffin even though the team had a 30-13 record.

The student art show, called "The War I'm Fighting," gave students the opportunity to create artwork that delivers a strong message about topics they are passionate about.

The President Biden's trip to Superior is expected to include talk about $1billion for a new bridge.

Gov. Evers calls for more worker training, recruitment and retention for various fields.

In the past, transfer students often came to UWM with dozens of credits that didn’t qualify for transfer. Now UWM is promising to accept at least 60 credits from any student who transfers from one of the four surrounding tech colleges, putting them halfway toward getting a bachelor’s degree.

Two vastly different views of abortion rights are on display in Wisconsin.

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su was in Wauwatosa last Friday, announcing funding for a worker training program to build electric vehicle charging stations.

Becky Grandone joins WUWM as the vice president of operations and chats with general manager David Lee to introduce herself.

More than 70 inter-faith leaders in the Milwaukee area have signed a statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and Palestine. They're also worried about the spread of violence across the Middle East.

A national Democratic law firm has asked the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court to throw out the battleground state’s congressional maps, arguing that the court’s decision last month ordering new state legislative maps opens the door to the latest challenge.

Students in elementary, middle, and high school deliver speeches inspired by words Dr. King wrote in April of 1963—what affects one, affects all.

Sen. Julian Bradley complains about Huebner prior to the Senate vote against the utility regulator.

An independent analysis shows that most of the newly ordered maps redrawing Wisconsin’s political boundaries for the state Legislature would keep Republicans in majority control, but their dominance would be reduced.

We’re seeing wintery snowy weather. That means crews are applying lots of road salt to keep our roadways clear, but a lot of that salt runs off into lakes and streams. What are the environmental impacts of road salt?

The MPS Board voted in favor of placing a $252 million referendum on the spring ballot. It’s a tool increasingly used by Wisconsin school districts to make up for what advocates say is inadequate state funding.

Customer advocate praises Milwaukee-area lawyer Rebecca Valcq's work that may eventually bring help for low-income ratepayers.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson says his plan to add more police officers depends on finding enough recruits.

Two bills that could give a big boost to the building of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Wisconsin appear to have widespread support from business and clean energy groups.

The bill would allow medical marijuana to be given out at five state dispensaries.

County contest later this year for district attorney could alter local approach to prosecution.

State and national Democrats charge Trump would threaten democracy if elected in 2024.

After 20 years, Wisconsin will again offer state-funded driver's education grants starting in July.

For decades, Bob Welch conserved habitat in the Waupaca area, while sparking his passion for natural resources in others. He passed away at the age of 69.

Tribal leaders say they have "work to do" to ease concerns of county supervisors.

The Menominee also promise a hotel, restaurant and ballroom as part of a Hard Rock complex.

After failing at the Wisconsin Elections Commission, a Democratic activist says it's off to court.

Herb Kohl, a former Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin and former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team, has died. He was 88.

After the recent State Supreme Court ruling it's time to submit new maps.

Set to open in January, Kuumba Juice and Coffee will bring fresh-pressed juices, espresso drinks, and a community meeting space to the growing Beerline Trail.

The celebration brings people together from across the state in honor of Kwanzaa's first principle—unity.

During this holiday season, something magical happened near Lake Geneva in southeastern Wisconsin. A crew constructed what it believes to be the world’s tallest tree made of glimmering glass. The feat took place at Yerkes Observatory — home to the world’s largest refracting telescope.

Russia's war against Ukraine is nearly two years old, but music helps some cope with the news.

In southeast Wisconsin, there's an option that ranks highly — apple pie that comes in a — wait for it — bag. This unique treat sells like hot cakes over the holiday season.

President Joe Biden spoke to the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. We have reaction.

For more than two decades, federal and state agencies have been trying to prevent Asian carp from taking hold in the Great Lakes. Part of the prevention is limiting the spread of carp in the Mississippi River Basin, which stretches from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

A key issue in the legal battle is whether the drivers are independent contractors or employees.

Colleges and universities made cuts, laid off staff, and one shut down entirely. And K-12 schools were disappointed by the funding they received in the latest state budget.

Enrolled tribal members in Wisconsin can receive free UW-Madison tuition, housing, meals, books and other educational needs.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) at a Milwaukee event.

It’s rare to see a family-owned department store that’s not vacant or repurposed. These days there are less than a handful in Wisconsin. But head west of Madison to Spring Green and you’ll find Nina’s Department & Variety Store.

A task force is looking at how to improve education for deaf and hard of hearing students in MPS.

Advisory bike lanes, or Edge Lane Roads, have made their way to the Milwaukee region.

The UW Board of Regents reversed its decision on a deal to restructure diversity positions on college campuses in exchange for $800 million in state funding.

The Veterans Community Project plans to build a village of tiny homes in Milwaukee for at-risk and homeless veterans.

The measure has bipartisan legislative support, but not across the entire political spectrum.

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Common Council passed a resolution directing DPW to pick up resident's Christmas trees and not dispose them in a landfill. This reverses the announcement DPW made last week, saying residents would need drop off their trees or come up with other plans.

The Shorewood concert Thursday night comes just after Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House.

A Badger Technology Group system is being tested at UWM as part of an Air Force contract.

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.

Robert Spindell joined the fake electors scheme, yet remains on the Wisconsin Election Commission.

Anti-abortion group says it will continue the controversial use of pregnancy resource centers.

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?

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.

One task force member urges greater diversification and equity in AI training.

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.

Domestic violence legislation drafted in Madison may help reduce the domestic abuse, supporters say.

One local official says the proposal is "basically taking victory from the jaws of" Foxconn defeat.

The Milwaukee Water Works has a lot of new people fixing broken pipes. Training is part of the plan.

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 that everyone can play.

We Energies customers face almost a 3% rate increase for electricity next year.

In Survival Food, the author Thomas Weso shares stories and recipes from his youth on the reservation in Wisconsin's Northwoods.

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.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that could toss what critics say are the state's lopsided legislative maps.

The Greendale High School Marching Band will represent Wisconsin in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

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.

Questions remain as to who'll be on the field for the Brewers in 2024.

Ban on floor amendments during Senate action leaves one lawmaker feeling cheated.

Milwaukee Public Schools improved slightly on its latest state report card, which looks at data including test scores, graduations rates and absenteeism.

The Microsoft data center plans propose buying some land previously reserved for Foxconn expansion.

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 building.

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 turning to taxpayers for more money.

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.

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 camaraderie.

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.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says most Wisconsinites don't want to obsess about Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe.

A Wisconsin official says the three states involved in the Chicago-Milwaukee-Twin Cities passenger train planning are opting for a cautious approach.

Citizens Utility Board says it depends on whether customers keep paying the costs of the shuttered plants.

It’s deer hunting season in Wisconsin. Archery and crossbow enthusiasts have been at it since mid September and the nine-day gun deer season kicks off Nov. 18. The Wisconsin DNR suggests getting any harvested deer tested for CWD.

Building on a decade of art exhibitions, the anthology "Infertilities: a curation" offers a look at the infertility journey, through personal essays, poetry and art.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, says state employees' pay raises not affected in separation of powers case.

Find out how why some Christian hymns are one Oneida elder's favorite reasons to toe-tap.

It’s the first county in Wisconsin to endorse the global, Indigenous-led legal movement.

The measure would allow earlier processing of absentee ballots, but Milwaukee has concerns.

AI, as it's known, is already here. The question is where will it take Wisconsin workers?

The streetcar steers along Michigan and Clybourn streets despite objections from Rep. Bryan Steil.

The Palmyra-Eagle School District hopes its new buses are cleaner, quieter, and a learning tool.

This week Wisconsin's Natural Resources Board approved a new wolf management. In the meantime the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission is teaming up to learn whether wolves play a critical role in the ecosystem.

Wednesday was a long one for members of Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board. It listened to several hours worth of opinions — passionate and varied — about a proposed wolf management plan.

Republicans appear to need Democratic support, and both parties have questions about the deal.

Several Milwaukee-area firms or colleges are part of the state consortium rewarded Monday.

The group points to recent State Senate action to remove four Natural Resources Board members.

Wisconsin Tech Month returned to Milwaukee to promote diversity and equity in the STEM fields.

A rainy evening didn’t keep dozens of people from gathering inside the Mitchell Park Domes to talk about their future — a future that seemed more promising by the meeting’s end. The Friends of the Domes unveiled a proposal it believes is comprehensive and financially sustainable.

Many critics are attacking a Republican plan to change how Wisconsin legislative districts are drawn. The measure draws overwhelming public opposition at a State Capitol hearing.

After a spate of Kia thefts in Milwaukee over the last few years, eligible car owners can receive a free anti-theft software upgrade. Kia is offering the upgrades at a Mayfair Mall event this weekend.

The animal world makes Milwaukeeans' ears perk up. It's the sounds of sandhill cranes overhead, birds in a tree and a special horse at the zoo.

The annual contest includes some companies that have been around a long time.

The UW System’s 12 branch campuses offer two-year associate degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year schools. But their future has been in jeopardy due to steep enrollment declines.

Safety efforts hope to eliminate traffic deaths by 2037.

GOP lawmakers reduce local sales tax funding for stadium maintenance as the state reduces a fee.

Calling it the "largest ever clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to address Milwaukee Area of Concern" officials Thursday celebrated a $450 million infusion that will help remove contaminated sediments from the estuary.

One listener's work sounds fill him with anticipation, while another's makes her feel connected to others.

A global environmental nonprofit hopes to demonstrate that a nature preserve near Mukwonago, Wisconsin can not only enhance biodiversity but also store significant amounts of carbon in its soils.

First lady Jill Biden tours the Menominee Reservation, which has struggled with health and poverty issues.

In tests administered last spring, 39% of Wisconsin 3rd through 8th graders were proficient in English Language Arts and 41% were proficient in math.

The Waukesha Water Utility began pumping treated lake water purchased from the city of Milwaukee.

Since 2019 Wisconsin has celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October. The Milwaukee Public Museum held an event to celebrate Indigenous cultures with educational presentations and dance demonstrations.

The city will focus its spending — for tree planting, tree care and job development — on historically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re continuing to highlight conversations with Afro-Latinas in Milwaukee. Today on Lake Effect, WUWM’s Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell talks with Rozalia Hernandez-Singh about her Afro-Latino identity.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Monday in the case of a Milwaukee Police Officer who was fired for his social media conduct after an incident with former Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.

Citizens Utility Board says GOP-backed bill would hurt efforts to save customers money.

WUWM has been reporting on efforts to bolster resilience and biodiversity in conjunction with NPR’s “Climate Solutions” series. We now turn to perspectives shared by members of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

A GOP author says he's working with local leaders or possibly lowering sales tax contribution.

To help Wisconsin rein in planet-warming pollution, the state will need a lot of trained workers. These jobs could help Milwaukee address another persistent problem: economic inequity.

Organic Valley, which touts its status as the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers, is aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050. A farming family in Wisconsin is helping to make that happen.

The Milwaukee Brewers have to win Wednesday night to remain alive in baseball playoffs.

It’s part of how cities like Milwaukee adapt to life on a more volatile coast.

The commuter program now picks up workers in more neighborhoods and takes them to more job areas.

This week WUWM and NPR are focusing on solutions to climate change — an existential challenge facing life as we know it. Steve Vavrus shares his perspective as director of Wisconsin’s State Climatology Office.

The baseball team is headed to the playoffs and the stadium financing plan is headed to hearing.

Kaul predicts gain for shoppers and businesses if the federal and state governments win the case.

One man finds himself in Canada listening to his favorite Milwaukee tunes.

Voter registration efforts on the south side of Milwaukee are already underway.

Salsa music is a blend of instruments and musical styles from many cultures. So, it’s no surprise that it attracts a diverse group of dance students each week at the Delaware House in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.

Wetlands were once abundant in Wisconsin. These natural spongy areas provide critical habitat and can absorb vast amounts of stormwater. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision stands to reduce wetland protection.

Some sounds just make you feel like you're on the precipice of something big.

A giant collection of legislation will be lumbering through Congress called the Farm Bill. It drives the country’s agricultural and food policy. Some advocates, including in Wisconsin, want to see more conservation and environmental measures this time around.

The possible GOP impeachment effort against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz has taken a new turn.

The City of Milwaukee budget comes after the summer's shared revenue deal and city and county votes to increase sales taxes.

A citizenship clinic is coming to Milwaukee on September 30. The one-day event will help eligible permanent residents apply for U.S. naturalization.

The GOP plan for a bigger contribution from Milwaukee County residents is especially controversial.

Unhealthy indoor air quality is linked to poor respiratory health and asthma development in children.

Martin Drive, on the Milwaukee's west side, is one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods — with no racial majority. The people who live there point to its varied housing, its urban guardians, the groups with a stake in the neighborhood and more.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Racine County) sets news conference for Monday morning.

At Veteran’s Park in August, the annual Puerto Rican Festival held its 10th event. New and longtime festival goers share their experiences.

The spread of COVID-19 and flu this season is expected to be about the same as last year’s.

Planned Parenthood says that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn’t apply to abortions.

Sec. Tom Vilsack goes to Gwenyn Hill Farm to discuss Climate-Smart Commodities.

WUWM's All Things Considered host Rob Larry shares his favorite sound, and it's one that comes along with every day communication.

About 800 students were displaced when Milwaukee’s Cardinal Stritch University closed.

Milwaukee County Supervisors are considering a ‘sanctuary’ resolution for transgender children, adults and their families.

What would it cost to tend to the Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee County’s long-debated beehive-shaped horticultural conservatory? A county committee learned Tuesday it could cost tens of millions of dollars.

Famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed the Lake Park. He included a short, curvy road that cuts through a ravine. The picturesque drive links Lincoln Memorial Dr. below to Lake Drive above. Drivers haven’t been able to traverse the ravine for nearly a decade.

For years the future of the Mitchell Park Domes, three iconic glass structures filled with exotic and seasonal displays, have been up in the air. Tuesday a Milwaukee County committee will discuss the Domes’ future.

Since 2021, nearly 500 license plate reader cameras have been installed in Wisconsin. Flock Safety is the company behind the cameras. It stores the data for law enforcement agencies, which has groups like the American Civil Liberties Union concerned about privacy.

The City of Waukesha is on the verge of delivering Lake Michigan water to residents who have been — for years — drinking water from radium-tainted wells. It’s been a long road to revelry.

On the northwest side, a small waterfall offers unexpected serenity.

Gov. Tony Evers says he will veto the tax proposal if it reaches his desk.

UWM says the program is shutting down because it isn't financially self-sufficient.

A Black transgender man born and raised in Milwaukee is the first out trans officer with the Wisconsin State Fair Park Police Department. Officer Dezjorn Gauthier worked in public safety at the park for seven years before becoming a police officer in December 2022.

The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is leading a coalition that promises to spend at least $4 million hoping to shame Republicans into not impeaching State Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

A full comeback Milwaukee County Transit electric buses may take months.

While many universities welcome students back this time of year, research doesn’t follow an academic clock. Take the work of Jim Waples at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences. This summer, the scientist and his students were out analyzing samples taken from Lake Michigan.

Tuesday was the first day of school for most Milwaukee Public Schools students. But, the day was cut short due to extreme heat.

A labor researcher says the 2024 campaign comes at a time of strengths — and weaknesses — for unions.

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Green Bay) holds a roundtable for the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

For many young farmers, land is out of reach. Advocates like Martice Scales see a chance to change that in the upcoming Farm Bill.

To meet the needs of remote workers, a new child care model has opened in Milwaukee: It combines coworking space with an on-site daycare.

Milwaukee residents plea for improved living conditions at city-owned buildings. Citizen-led group Common Ground is demanding the city of Milwaukee introduce legislation and increased oversight for its Housing Authority.

Food vendors are among those hoping the GOP delegates and meeting planners will spend money.

Sounds Like Milwaukee is a new project from WUWM that explores Milwaukeeans' favorite sounds. Today, we hear from Jim Loew of Riverwest who falls asleep to the chorus of summer insects.

WUWM's Maayan Silver spoke to people at the Brookfield Farmers Market and a debate watch party in Milwaukee.

'Run Bambi Run' tells the story of Lawrencia Bembenek, a former Milwaukee cop who was convicted of killing her husband’s ex-wife in 1981.

Thousands of people filed into the Fiserv Forum Wednesday for the GOP presidential candidates debate. Meanwhile, protesters also gathered in downtown Milwaukee including a pro-union group.

More than 150 people marched for various rights that the marchers say the GOP threatens.

Eight GOP presidential candidates will take part in the event at Fiserv Forum. Protests await.

Two-hundred-fifty people gathered along Lake Michigan at South Shore Park Beach earlier this month. It was a celebration of the lake itself and the importance of freshwater in every facet of life.

A UW-Madison research team goes analog to try to improve digital security.

An arts hub called Mitchell Street Arts opens today on Historic Mitchell Street on Milwaukee's South Side. It will function as a community maker space, offer an artist-in-residency program, and host public programming.