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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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. -
One year after devastating flooding in Milwaukee, are schools safer or more prepared for intense storms? -
Can Hunger Task Force's free summer meal program help solve childhood hunger in Milwaukee? Free meals are served at parks, churches and schools. -
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe explains how the partisan primary works, how to vote absentee, voter ID requirements and election security. -
As of July 22, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 105 cases cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora. -
Information about the office of lieutenant governor, followed by profiles of the candidates appearing on the ballot Nov. 3. -
Hailing from Milwaukee, Akira Quinn is a passionate storyteller who is eager to serve the community through impactful reporting. She joins WUWM as our eighth Eric Von Broadcast Fellow. -
On Wednesday at the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing, Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech that focused on health care fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars.
