Susan Bence
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WUWM
A hotly-debated reroute of a portion of a gas and oil line in northern Wisconsin is seeing its day in court.
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Courtesy of People For BikesWisconsin is the third best state for cycling, behind only New York and Alaska, according to People For Bikes' City Rankings report. The report shows that Milwaukee's bike accessibility has increased by over 50% since 2018. -
Teran PowellA Milwaukee-based security company is working to increase access to firearms education in the Black community.
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About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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Festival organizers Ross Bigley and Amber Rose McNeill discuss programming ahead of the Milwaukee International Short Film Festival. -
A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade ICE will stand trial in December after she declined to appeal a ruling rejecting her attempt to dismiss the case. -
Japanese stiltgrass is a non-native annual grass that's newer to Wisconsin, but has been detected in the eastern and southern U.S., including Illinois, for several years. -
George Kolintzas Jr. has been relying on veterans' benefits to stay afloat as he starts a new job and a new school year. Here's what he has to say about the current economy.
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Wisconsinites in apprenticeship programs reached an all-time high in 2024, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Increased job training may help worker shortages across various industries. -
Ahead of the Perseid meteor shower’s Aug. 12 peak, WUWM astronomy contributor Jean Creighton offers tips for optimal viewing. -
Milwaukee County students fall below the ideal threshold for MMR vaccinations. Here's what that means for our community. -
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works said Sunday morning that crews “are working nonstop assessing damage and clearing flooded areas.” -
Depending on your immigration status, travel can be a stressful event in these times. So if your status is vulnerable, what should you know about how to travel safely?
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