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Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals.
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Joe Timmerman/Wisconsin Watch"Companies typically don’t make announcements about building community trust unless those communities are already pushing back pretty hard," one environmental group says. -
yavdat/Stock AdobeFind Wisconsin spring election results for state Supreme Court, Milwaukee County Board, Washington County circuit court, suburban races and school referendums. -
Mark Savage/Savage On WheelsThis week’s pleasant flashback was triggered by an Inferno 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FX zipping into my driveway. -
Associated PressLast week, journalist Shelly Kittleson, who grew up in Wisconsin, was kidnapped while reporting in Iraq.
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Join us at the Community Development Alliance Homeownership Lab on April 27.
Swing State of the Union
Swing State is back with some bonus episodes. We’ll investigate two broad questions about our state courts: How do we hold judges accountable, and how do different justices interpret Wisconsin’s constitution?
Rising Forward: Stories of Change
Hosted by Shannon Sims, this podcast goes behind the headlines to explore the social entrepreneurs transforming Milwaukee and beyond. Shannon leverages her networks, resources and journalistic curiosity to uncover the stories of innovative changemakers who are building businesses that solve pressing community challenges.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
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With grocery prices on the rise, WUWM's Dig In! Contributor Venice Williams shares tips on starting a garden. -
Less than two months ago, both the Milwaukee Police and Milwaukee County Sheriff were either using or exploring facial recognition technology to help with investigations. WUWM traces how community pushback led to both departments halting use of FRT. -
George Kolintzas Jr. has found a new job and living arrangement, and he fills us in on how he’s feeling now, both about the economy and politics.
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Port Washington voters on April 7 will decide whether they can stop city officials from approving large tax incremental financing districts in future elections. -
Demand for whey protein powder has skyrocketed in recent years. Wisconsin leads the nation in whey production, but small farms are having more difficulty cashing in. -
Ryan Faurie is the owner of Handmade MKE, based in Greendale, Wisconsin. She shares how the economy is impacting her right now and how she’s preparing for the future. -
As outside investors buy up Milwaukee’s housing supply and turn it into rentals, one nonprofit uses a comprehensive approach to steadily combat that. -
On March 28, protesters gathered across the state to speak out against President Donald Trump's administration and policies.
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