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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.

Milwaukee police have banned the use of facial recognition technology for now, following a heated Fire and Police Commission meeting. A tech policy shares what the public should know.

For episode three of "Milwaukee Based," Twitch streamer/Sirius XM host The Yellow Button, stopped by to discuss her indie influencer journey and today's music landscape.

Emilio De Torre recently wrote an op-ed for the "Shepard Express," arguing that local facial recognition data will aid mass deportation efforts by ICE.

Milwaukee Police and Sheriff may give county jail records to a tech company in exchange for facial recognition technology. A UW-Madison tech ethics professor weighs in.

WUWM's Joy Powers speaks to ham radio enthusiasts at a National Association for Amateur Radio field day to learn more about the subculture surrounding this unique hobby.

Journalist Tea Krulos wrote about Milwaukee's amateur radio community for this month's Milwaukee Magazine. He joined Lake Effect's Joy Powers to share more.

WUWM visits one of the energy-generating centers—the scoreboard control room at American Family Field.

Fifteen public and private-sector Wisconsin partners promise more health care and jobs.

Seven years ago, Wisconsin brokered a deal with Foxconn — one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing companies. But Foxconn hasn’t come close to the promised jobs or investment. Now, Microsoft is promising a new deal. Will this be any different?