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Some bus routes are being shortened in Milwaukee County starting March 8. What to know about bus schedules and fares.
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Grant Scaife and Gordon Leech are running for Washington County Circuit Court Branch 2 in the April 7 election. -
wasan - stock.adobe.com/492644538"Solar System Expedition" runs every Saturday afternoon through the month of March. -
Teran Powell/WUWMAs grocery stores continue to close in Milwaukee neighborhoods, community organizations are expanding their efforts to keep people fed. -
Whitefish Bay School District/District websiteWhat is the ballot question about schools on Whitefish Bay ballots in the spring 2026 election? Will a new middle school be built?
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Data Centers
Data centers are large facilities filled with computer servers that power the internet and everyday digital services and their rapid growth is sparking debate nationwide.
Status Pending
A podcast about how immigration has shaped Wisconsin, and how people are affected by today's rapidly changing immigration landscape.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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The delight and the anguish of today’s SUV market is that there are so many choices, and that’s just within one automaker’s lineup. This week’s people mover is the Lexus TX 350 Luxury AWD. -
The bar can be “the place” where memories are made, friendships blossom, and stories live forever. This episode of Real Stories MKE features stories from Dasha Kelly, Kristia Wildflower, Shep Crumrine, and Katelyn Nye. Real Stories MKE is hosted by Kim Shine and Joel Dresang with support from producer Jasmine Gonzalez and audio engineer Sam Woods. -
Learn what the Milwaukee County Board does and how it impacts Milwaukeeans' day-to-day lives ahead of the April 7 election.
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Wisconsin companies including Kohl's and Milwaukee Tool are suing for compensation over the money they've spent due to Trump's tariffs. -
For this episode of Bubbler Talk, we explore the history of immigrants who made Milwaukee a "German Athens." -
Lake Michigan hasn't completely frozen over in recorded history, but it does produce a lot of unusual ice formations. -
Jack Bolog of the People's Table was named one of Milwaukee Magazine's 2026 Unity Award winners for his work in helping to transform the local food pantry into a community hub. -
It’s almost nesting season for Barred Owls! For a second year, the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center will give people a look into the lives of Barred Owls with a nest box camera.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
