Project Milwaukee: The Currency of Water
A water council has formed in southeastern Wisconsin, with the intention of making the region a world wide hub for water technology. WUWM explores what led to the idea, what's already in place, the risks and the region's chances of success.
Prostitution in Milwaukee
Milwaukee learned in 2009, that it's likely a serial killer targeted prostitutes on the north side. WUWM met with a team that reaches out to people prostituting themselves, in hopes they'll eventually seek help. We met people still doing business on the street despite its dangers, and a few who have crawled out of prostitution.
The Games People Play
People in metro Milwaukee have all sorts of ways of recreating, to help melt the stresses of life and connect socially. Some folks take their games seriously, other players are seeking levity.
Life's Voices 2009
WUWM News continues its annual year-end tradition of profiling people in the community who are making other people's lives better.
Newspapers Changing with the Times
The press has been socked by the economy, as advertising revenue has plummeted. At the same time, the industry has been adjusting to changes in how people want their news. More want it on line and for free. We report on how local newspapers have been adapting.
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