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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.
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U.S. ArmyDeedra Irwin discusses her experience competing in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. -
Joy Powers/WUWMWith grocery prices on the rise, WUWM's Dig In! Contributor Venice Williams shares tips on starting a garden. -
Maayan SilverGeorge 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. -
VantagePort Washington voters on April 7 will decide whether they can stop city officials from approving large tax incremental financing districts in future elections.
How to vote, who the candidates are and what's at stake.
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.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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Four years ago, I tested one and except for a few minor tweaks and the ever-present sticker price creep, it remains the same. -
Public commemorations to Latino civil rights leader Cesar Chavez are coming down nationwide amid sexual abuse allegations against him. -
Susan Fete co-founded Renaissance Theaterworks in 1993. She will retire this spring after directing a production of "Barefoot in the Park," which runs through April 12.
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The program is MPL's latest intervention in the literacy crisis, hoping to improve young readers' letter recognition and kindergarten readiness. -
The Manfred Olson Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee is celebrating Black History Month by combining poetry and stargazing with a program on Feb. 18 featuring Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley. -
An audit found that Milwaukee Public Schools overspent its budget last school year by $46 million. Now, leaders are considering cuts to jobs. -
The Glide is essentially an ice skating trail through the woods. Wisconsin's first skating ribbon, The Glide, opened in the winter of 2025 at the Boulder Junction Winter Park. -
The State Democracy Initiative's Derek Clinger weighs in on President Trump's calls to 'nationalize' voting and legislative efforts to overhaul voting requirements.
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