Akira Quinn
Eric Von Broadcast FellowAkira Quinn joined WUWM as the station's newest Eric Von Broadcast Fellow after graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Akira has always been deeply connected to the city she now covers.
Growing up, she listened to and heard countless stories about Eric Von and the impact he had on Milwaukee through journalism. She wants to follow in his footsteps, she is honored to continue his legacy by telling stories that reflect, challenge, and celebrate the community.
Akira has a passion for youth advocacy and believes in creating a future for those after her.
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Milwaukee-area young adults share their perspectives on voting, trust in elected officials and the issues shaping their decisions ahead of the Nov. 3 election. -
The Black Travel Summit brought travelers and tourism professionals to Milwaukee to celebrate Black culture, highlight local businesses and explore the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood. -
The Jan. 6 officer joined Milwaukee leaders ahead of Wisconsin’s November election. -
World trade officials are in Milwaukee this week to talk about global trade policy, while local labor advocates want the U.S. to change course. -
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School was destroyed by a fire in June. Alumni and former teachers came together on Facebook to remember the school. -
A WUWM employee noticed a pattern on her drives between Milwaukee and Illinois, and wondered whether Walworth County is a magnet for severe weather. -
A Milwaukee filmmaker asks what the American dream looks like for workers today and what happened to the jobs that once helped build it. -
A regional flood mitigation task force is working on long-term solutions to better protect the Milwaukee area from the next major storm. -
MPS cancelled school on Wednesday, Sept. 2 — the second day of the school year. Most buildings do not have central air conditioning. -
Historic floods last August, followed by more floods this spring, have left scars across Milwaukee. Some people have lost faith that their homes will stay dry.
