Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Networks:
Milwaukee PR
Description:
News from WUWM
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.wuwm.com/news/
Episodes
Will Trump turn off the lights on Solar for All in Wisconsin?
2/24/2025
The state is supposed to receive $62 million for the program. But the Trump White House is taking another look at the funding.
Duration:00:04:56
Wisconsin Ukrainians rally to support Ukraine, as the Trump Administration talks peace with Russia
2/24/2025
Locals with strong ties to Ukraine also discuss a possible Trump minerals deal with that nation.
Duration:00:02:33
Black Birth Collection brings together resources from prenatal to postpartum
2/21/2025
Black and brown moms, and birthing people in Milwaukee, have some of the worst birthing outcomes in the nation. Even being pregnant can come with danger. But there are an abundance of birth workers that cater their services directly to these demographics.
Duration:00:04:40
Wisconsin's warming winters complicate stormwater management efforts
2/21/2025
Managing water — or attempting to — in our urban and rural areas is a complicated task. That includes controlling stormwater, treating wastewater and managing farm fields to reduce runoff into rivers, lakes and streams. Wisconsin’s erratic winter weather is making those efforts tougher.
Duration:00:05:17
Warming winters are not stopping ice sailors from chasing the ice
2/20/2025
The roots of iceboating in Wisconsin date back to the 1860s. People continue to gravitate to the winter sport — no matter how challenging conditions might be.
Duration:00:04:54
Trump-led freeze of EV charger money in Wisconsin could slow motorists switch from oil and gasoline
2/20/2025
In hopes of slowing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporters of electric vehicles hope more people switch away from gasoline-fueled cars. But a new Trump administration freeze on funding for EV charging units has cast doubt on the change to cleaner transportation.
Duration:00:05:04
Wisconsin's warming winters impact iconic lake whitefish and anglers who icefish for them
2/19/2025
It’s ice fishing season, and for Door County anglers that means catching lake whitefish. But warmer winters could be impacting the iconic species' life cycle and reproduction.
Duration:00:04:39
Race narrows for Wisconsin's top education job. What does the state superintendent do?
2/19/2025
Wisconsin voters have narrowed the field of candidates for the state's top education job. But what does the state superintendent of public instruction actually do?
Duration:00:04:25
Musk-financed ads cause a stir in Wisconsin Supreme Court contest
2/19/2025
But conservatives say wealthy liberals are also making big donations in the contest between Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel.
Duration:00:02:39
Warming winter impacts being felt by Wisconsin's wildlife
2/18/2025
We’re part of an intricate web of life. But climate change is stressing that web, including the Wisconsin's wildlife. We explore how warming winters factor into their lifecycle.
Duration:00:04:58
Advocates say tap clean energy to power huge Microsoft data centers in southeastern Wisconsin
2/18/2025
Once built, the Microsoft data centers in Racine and Kenosha counties would only employ a few hundred workers apiece and will take a lot of electricity to run them. Advocates are pushing for renewable energy to power them.
Duration:00:04:32
A supporter of the Evers' plan to close a large Wisconsin prison explains his views
2/17/2025
The governor wants to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution, where hundreds of inmates were convicted in southeastern Wisconsin.
Duration:00:05:09
How Wisconsin’s warming winters are impacting orchards and apple farming
2/17/2025
Despite the recent snow—and frigid conditions this week—Wisconsin winters haven’t been that cold or snowy in recent years. Last winter was the warmest on record. Trees are among the living things coping with the changing climate.
Duration:00:05:21
Wisconsin’s Warming Winters: Trends and ripple effects
2/14/2025
Wisconsin State Climatologist Steve Vavrus says winter is our most variable season. “Even day to day, we can drop to 20 below zero, and then a day or two later, we're up in the 30s. That can make it difficult to tease out a long-term warming signal,” he says.
Duration:00:04:37
Come for laundry, stay for community at The Washroom laundromat
2/13/2025
More than just a place to wash your clothes, a laundromat in Milwaukee’s Murray Hill neighborhood is also meant to be a third space—a community gathering place.
Duration:00:04:14
MPS announces pick for next superintendent. Who is Brenda Cassellius?
2/13/2025
Milwaukee Public Schools has not had a permanent superintendent since June 2024, when Keith Posley resigned amid allegations of mismanagement.
Duration:00:02:19
Historic south side home brings new life to neighborhood under new ownership
2/10/2025
Located at 8th Street and Greenfield Avenue, a building more than 100 years old is being transformed into a new community gathering space and artist hub.
Duration:00:03:31
Vulnerable moment results in success for the only Black-Owned gas station in Wisconsin
2/7/2025
There is just one Black-owned gas station in Wisconsin. It sits at the corner of North Eighth Street and West Atkinson Avenue in Milwaukee, west of I-43. Recently, the business was struggling, so the gas station’s owners made a plea to the community to increase their support. Residents did not disappoint.
Duration:00:04:46
The public’s perceived pros and cons of a proposed We Energies natural gas-fired power plant
2/6/2025
The proposed project in the Kenosha County town of Paris draws numerous speakers at a Public Service Commission hearing.
Duration:00:02:46
Milwaukee's Kinship Café promotes community healing through culinary arts
2/5/2025
The Kinship Café on MLK Drive in Milwaukee uses a unique business model to promote the healing of fellow community members.
Duration:00:04:01