Simone Cazares
In 2021, Simone Cazares was WUWM's Eric Von Broadcast Fellow. She later became a WUWM reporter.
Simon is now the communications and community engagement manager at the YWCA of South Florida.
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Milwaukee police are looking for the suspect involved in a shooting that killed one young girl and seriously injured another.
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This week the Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommended people who are 65 and older, are between the ages of 50 and 64 with underlying medical conditions or live in long term care facilities receive the booster vaccine.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way local drag queens work. From virtual makeup tutorials and performances, many have increased their presence on social media and say the use of online platforms helped introduce drag culture to more people.
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Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. This week, some UWM students shared what 9/11 means to them.
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Thursday was the start of the school year for schools on the traditional MPS calendar. It’s the first time many students have been in the classroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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This week, the Biden administration extended a ban on evictions for another 60 days. It applies to people in counties experiencing substantial or high levels of COVID-19 spread, including Milwaukee County.
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At the West Allis Farmers Market last week, several Wisconsin residents shared their thoughts on the evolving mask recommendations.
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The Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate their first NBA championship in 50 years with a parade in downtown Milwaukee, as well as a gathering in the Deer District.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has signed a county board resolution that will create a task force to recommend how to spend federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
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The state Senate has sent a bill that establishes a uniform use-of-force policy for Wisconsin to Gov. Tony Evers. Under the bill, police can use force based on the totality of a situation's circumstances, whether suspect is threatening officers or others and whether the suspect is resisting or fleeing.