City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee residents could see the cityâs biggest investment ever in road repairs next year. Thatâs according to Mayor Cavalier Johnsonâs proposed budget, which details how parking fees will help fund that effort.
This new season looks at the top issues in Wisconsin and how theyâre motivating voters nationwide.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Peeradontax/Stock AdobeWe discuss some of the factors that are making vinyl and other physical media so attractive today. -
WUWMWUWM is hosting a release party for Bob Reitman's new album,12th House, on Oct. 12 at the Pabst Theater. Check out this special episode of Lake Effect for a preview.
This WUWM series focuses on the challenges of food accessibility in Milwaukee and examines solutions.
Join us October 12 and take a trip through the 12 astrological houses
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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Immigration stories often focus on whatâs gained and the dreams fulfilled. But what gets left behind? Filmmakers Eddie SÃĄnchez and Madeline McGuire look into the price of assimilation in their films. -
The High Road Strategy Center's annual "State of Working Wisconsin" report provides an economic outlook for working people in Wisconsin. -
The Shorewood village board is meeting Sept. 21 in closed session to deliberate its next move after losing its trespass case against resident Paul Florsheim in circuit court.
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The tested Pilot Elite was among the quietest SUVs Iâve driven all year, maybe several years. -
This month's Books and Beyond highlights MPLâs partnership with Reach Out and Read, a nonprofit that incorporates books into pediatric care to encourage families to read together. -
Weâve been checking in on Milwaukee-area families in neighborhoods that endured extreme flooding in August 2025. One Wauwatosa woman shares her family's experience. -
Bowling is a beloved American pastime. The sport's roots run deep in Milwaukee, which previously held the title of "Americaâs Bowling Capital." -
414 Art Revival is a new second-hand craft store and community space in West Allis, Wisconsin.
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