WUWM News

New Universities of Wisconsin president Tonjanita Johnson was selected for the job after the public ouster of Jay Rothman by UW Board of Regents earlier this year.

Milwaukee gas station owner Faisal Bhimani shares how his acts of kindness have turned a place for convenience into a community hub.

Wisconsin measles outbreak in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties is concerning as fewer K-12 students meet immunization requirements due to vaccine exemptions, medical, religious and personal conviction.

Protesters gathered in front of the District 5 Milwaukee Police Department in the Harambee neighborhood Nov. 10. They called for changes to how Milwaukee Police officers engage in vehicle pursuits.

There's a new hope for more state funding for MPS after the midterm election and Democratic trifecta in Wisconsin state government.

You may have seen smoke along Milwaukee’s lakeshore Nov. 10. Fortunately, it wasn’t an emergency situation. The prescribed burn at Lakeshore State Park is a tool to help deep-rooted native plants there.

Lake Effect's Sam Woods sits down with Addison Lathers, real estate reporter for the Milwaukee Business Journal, for a monthly roundup of local commercial real estate news.

During "Stars and Stories" on Nov. 14, Creighton will share her favorite moments from two decades at Manfred Olson Planetarium. The planetarium also celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

Whistleblower complaints sparked the audit of MMSD and contractor Veolia, which runs Milwaukee's two wastewater treatment plants.

School lunch is something that most people have strong feelings about. It should be nutritious. It should taste good. It should be affordable. The fight for better lunches at Milwaukee Public Schools is ongoing, even though things are improving.

Measles is a highly contagious and deadly disease that the United States had all but eradicated, through vaccination. Now it’s back.

Democrats won a trifecta of power in Wisconsin state government: the governor's office, the state Senate and Assembly.

Milwaukee Public Schools has replaced its chief financial officer Aycha Sawa after the district lost $450,000 in a U.S. Bank impersonation scam.

'UECK' documentary co-directors Michael Vollmann and Steve Farr share what their World Series experience was like, as well as their future plans for the documentary now that the film can have the ending it deserves.

As a blue wave sweeps the country, southeastern Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District will be represented by a Democrat for the first time in more than 20 years.

Wisconsin doesn't have a formal law around food waste diversion, but the state has a goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030. We hear from an expert about solutions.

Authors Brandon Rugzie and Mitch Goth share spooky sites from their book 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin.

The Brewers World Series parade had viral moments capped with an SNL appearance by Christian Yelich and Pat Murphy. World Series 2026 MVP William Contreras shared his thanks.

Milwaukee Brewers fans packed downtown Milwaukee Friday for a parade and rally celebrating the Brewers' World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Wisconsin data shows that 61 people died in domestic violence-related incidents in 2025.

The Brewers are still World Series champions! Whether you've been a fan for days or decades, there's room for you.

The Mitchell Street Library branch in the heart of the city’s south side is the largest of Milwaukee Public Library’s branch libraries. This Books & Beyond segment explores what you can find at Mitchell Street that’s not available at other Milwaukee libraries.

This week has brought Wisconsin a tad closer to tackling PFAS contamination. The forever chemical is found in our environment, including in our drinking water.

WUWM speaks to voters with a variety of perspectives to hear how they're feeling about the 2026 Wisconsin governor's race.

The Pumpkin Seed is a new children’s book from Wisconsin author Brook Patricia and Wisconsin illustrator Maggie Carroll.

Game 4 didn’t end how Brewers fans hoped, as the Rays beat the Brew Crew 4-3.

There are lots of Brewers fans in Florida to cheer on the team. Before Game 3, WUWM’s Eddie Morales spoke with one of them.

Marge Bostelmann — an election worker of over 30 years — says Wisconsin elections are "fair and open and honest."

Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned for Democratic governor candidate David Crowley in Milwaukee ahead of election day for midterms November 2026.

In 2026, Wisconsin voters will decide on three constitutional amendment referendums in the Nov. 3 election.

Economist and consumer advocate Lindsay Owens's new book, Gouged, explores the high-tech pricing mechanisms that companies use to nickel-and-dime you.

The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into Game 3 of the World Series on a high – having won the first two against the Tampa Bay Rays. We hear from fans celebrating the wins.

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.

Fred Silver has been watching Milwaukee baseball since the Braves came to town. He's watching the Brewers in the World Series with a new fan, his daughter, WUWM reporter Maayan Silver.

It's our Milwaukee Brewers' first crack at a World Series title in 44 years. We meet an avid fan who was at the ballpark during the 1982 World Series, and continues to root for the home team today.

Data Holdings spokesperson explains why the company supports the city's one-year data center development pause.

The only gubernatorial debate leading up to the November election took place in Milwaukee Oct. 21.

UW-Health psychologist Shilagh Mirgain talks about the psychology of being a sports fan.

The Milwaukee Brewers have made it to the World Series for the first time in more than 40 years. The first game is Oct. 23.

Dr. Mandana Kamgar, assistant professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin & medical oncologist, shares some important advancements in pancreatic cancer treatment and research.

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.

Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best cocktails he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is celebrating the completion of a massive structure designed to hold vast amounts of contaminated sediment that have plagued Milwaukee’s rivers and estuary for decades.

An exhibition at America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee highlights the work of Alonzo Robinson Jr.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a statewide review of the environmental consequences posed by large data centers. The measure comes after Midwest Environmental Advocates filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sierra Club last July.

You can catch Milwaukee native Paul Noth at Boswell Books on Oct. 22.

The Jan. 6 officer joined Milwaukee leaders ahead of Wisconsin’s November election.

To address communities most affected by violence, the Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness and Safety is doing walks in neighborhoods to take needed resources to residents.

After another comeback win Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is just one game away from the World Series. And a lot of fans are discovering that they’re very superstitious.

Alverno College in Milwaukee doesn't give letter grades. Schools like MIT and University of Michigan are stopping letter grades for freshmen to ease the pressure of transitioning to college.