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The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is celebrating the completion of a massive structure designed to hold vast amounts of contaminated sediment that have plagued Milwaukee’s rivers and estuary for decades.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
This new season looks at the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide.
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Africa Studio/Stock AdobeCocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best cocktails he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently. -
Teran PowellAn exhibition at America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee highlights the work of Alonzo Robinson Jr.
This WUWM series focuses on the challenges of food accessibility in Milwaukee and examines solutions.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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The Midwest was a major hub for industry — middle wage jobs, strong unions, thriving neighborhoods. And then, over decades, they went away, and whole cities were devastated. -
The Milwaukee Brewers head to their first World Series since 1982. -
To address communities most affected by violence, the Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness and Safety is doing walks in neighborhoods to take needed resources to residents.
Nobody owns us but you … our listeners, our supporters, and the community we serve.
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After another comeback win Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is just one game away from the World Series. And a lot of fans are discovering that they’re very superstitious. -
Greenfield schools referendums will be on midterm ballot. What are the two Greenfield school referendums to be used for paying teachers and upgrading Greenfield schools in November 2026 election? -
The Whitefish Bay school referendum is on midterm ballots Nov. 3. What to know about the new middle school referendum and property tax impact in Whitefish Bay. -
After federal cuts to Medicaid, healthcare is on the minds of many voters. But how do hospitals make money, and who has power over which communities get care? -
GLEAM at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison is a unique opportunity to see the gardens illuminated at night and enjoy several interactive displays that play with the natural beauty of the gardens.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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