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WUWM News
by WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
Daily news stories from WUWM - Milwaukee's NPR.
Episodes
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Flock cameras face pushback in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, hundreds of Flock Safety cameras track vehicles every day. Some Wisconsin communities have removed the cameras due to privacy concerns.
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Kids can have fun learning Spanish with ‘Aprende with Señora Betty’
Meet Betty Suárez, founder of 'Aprende with Señora Betty,' a bilingual early literacy program that teaches children Spanish through storytelling, singing, dancing and more!
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Milwaukee museum exhibit examines the legacy of racist memorabilia in the US
"An American Inheritance: The Story of Racist Memorabilia in Wisconsin and the U.S." highlights the legacy of racist imagery.
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Food insecurity is growing in Wisconsin, including among working people who don't qualify for SNAP
Hunger is rising in Wisconsin and there’s not enough emergency food to meet the need.
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Milwaukee-area high school teacher reflects on 25 years of teaching 9/11
Recently-retired social studies teacher Mark Schill from Nicolet High School in Glendale reflects on teaching on 9/11 and how educating students on the event evolved over the years.
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Lake Michigan shoreline advocate Paul Florsheim wins in appeals court. What does it mean?
A circuit judge ruled Paul Florsheim could not be ticketed for walking the Lake Michigan shoreline beyond Shorewood’s public beach. But Wisconsin still lacks a clear policy on the public’s right to enjoy the Great Lake shores.
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Kids don't learn when school is too hot. Milwaukee-area classrooms must adapt to heat waves
Milwaukee Public Schools and the Waukesha School District don't have air conditioning in many schools. As climate change brings heat waves, Milwaukee cancels school and kids can't learn.
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What's Wisconsin Democratic governor Tony Evers' legacy?
Evers is not running for a third term, which means he has just a few months left in office. How did he shape Wisconsin?
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Project to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan set to resume as invasive fish gets closer
Twenty-four years ago, Asian carp were found in the upper Illinois River. Ever since, scientists and environmental groups have been pushing for a way to stop the voracious invasive fish from penetrating Lake Michigan.
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'The Library Show' hypes Milwaukee music & literacy
The Milwaukee Public Library hosted a concert late last week to celebrate music — and to encourage youth to sign up for a library card.
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What to know about Wisconsin's measles outbreak and how to protect yourself
As of Sept. 2, there were 110 confirmed cases in Wisconsin. All but one of those sickened are unvaccinated.
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A year after Milwaukee’s historic floods, officials are trying to prepare for the next big storm
A regional flood mitigation task force is working on long-term solutions to better protect the Milwaukee area from the next major storm.
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Residents say We Energies proposed rate hike too much to bear
Milwaukee residents are urging the Public Service Commission to deny We Energies' proposed residential rate hike. The utility says the increase is necessary to improve reliability and infrastructure.
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MPS cancels second day of school due to heat
MPS cancelled school on Wednesday, Sept. 2 — the second day of the school year. Most buildings do not have central air conditioning.
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Milwaukee's Veggie Chop Shop uses farmers' excess produce to feed those in need
A program in Milwaukee gathers excess produce from local farmers' markets, enlists volunteers to chop it up, cooks it into vegetarian meals and delivers them to places like homeless shelters.
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MPS goes back to school Tuesday. Here's the latest on teacher vacancies, new school projects
Milwaukee's first day of school is September 1, 2026. What to know about MPS teacher openings and new renovation projects on the north side.
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'We can make something new': One Milwaukee teacher's yearlong recovery from 2025 floods
How do teachers in Milwaukee recover from 2025 floods that destroyed their classrooms? Inside one class at Riverside High School and how the students and teachers moved on.
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'We can make something new': One Milwaukee teacher's yearlong recovery from 2025 floods
How do teachers in Milwaukee recover from 2025 floods that destroyed their classrooms? Inside one class at Riverside High School and how the students and teachers moved on.
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Community organizer reflects on activist efforts one year after historic flooding
Community organizers are bringing together Milwaukeeans affected by flooding to learn what changes they want to see before another historic storm hits.
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Local volunteers celebrate restoration of monarch butterfly habitat in Wauwatosa
“Passionate” doesn’t even come close to describing one Milwaukee resident’s commitment to conserving habitat for monarch butterflies. We visit the Monarch Trail to learn about its nearly 20-year evolution.
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She fled El Salvador and built a life in Milwaukee. Then, Trump’s immigration crackdown began
President Trump has ramped up an aggressive immigration policy — one that targets people without criminal records, and even people with pending asylum claims or visa applications. In Milwaukee, there may not be a clearer example than Yessenia Ruano.
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'Train Travel Queen' Sojourner White shares train journeys around the world
A Milwaukee native and travel influencer dubbed the “Train Travel Queen” journeys around the world via train. How she got her start — and what she’s learned so far.
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'Train Travel Queen' Sojourner White shares train journeys around the world
A Milwaukee native and travel influencer dubbed the “Train Travel Queen” journeys around the world via train. How she got her start — and what she’s learned so far.
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How could proposed deregulation of Head Start childcare impact WI immigrant families?
The Trump administration is proposing changes to Head Start, which it calls deregulation of the childcare program. An English-only requirement could hurt immigrant families.
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Changes to SNAP requirements cause millions of people to lose benefits
Following last year’s passage of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a growing number of people are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. We explore how that's impacting people in Wisconsin.
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Cardboard sculptures tell Wisconsin artist's family story
An art exhibition in the Milwaukee area is displaying cardboard sculptures that highlight Chinese traditions. The showcase also depicts how the artist’s family survived war and emigrated to Wisconsin.
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Feds to probe whether Milwaukee Public Schools considers race in student discipline
After an April executive order by the Trump administration, the Department of Education has taken the stance that considering race in school discipline violates the Civil Rights Act.
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The Milwaukee block that keeps getting flooded and one family's struggle to stay dry
Historic floods last August, followed by more floods this spring, have left scars across Milwaukee. Some people have lost faith that their homes will stay dry.
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Three families lost loved ones after Milwaukee's historic 2025 floods
While last August’s historic flooding caused almost $240 million in damage, officials didn't rule it cost any lives. But three families who lost loved ones disagree.
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MMSD committee recommends Jacobs replace Veolia as wastewater treatment contractor
Two companies are vying for a 10-year, multimillion-dollar contract to run Milwaukee’s wastewater treatment plants. An ad hoc committee released its recommendation on which company MMSD should choose.
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One year after Milwaukee floods, a neighborhood cleanup leader reflects
Last year, much of Milwaukee was under water. And while people waited for the local and federal government to spring into action, a group of men took to the streets, helping where they could. They reflect on last year's flooding and how their work has continued.
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With Lake Michigan shoreline access in court, Geneva Lake provides example of public access
Do people have the right to walk Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline? That question is at the heart of a current court case. Meanwhile, there’s a path along the much-coveted Geneva Lake shoreline that’s been accessible to the public for decades.
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Milwaukee honors radio host Homer Blow for using his decades-long career to serve the community
Homer Blow, a longtime radio personality in Milwaukee, was recently honored by the Common Council for his decades-long career and service to the community.
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What to know about the Wisconsin airline that has a billion-dollar contract with ICE
There are a lot of different airlines that fly in and out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport every day. But only one of them has a billion-dollar contract with ICE. What to know about Air Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee scientist teams up with USA Triathlon to monitor lake temperature
More than 5,000 athletes are descending on Milwaukee for the 2026 USA Triathlon. They’ll be jumping into Lake Michigan for the swimming portion of the race.
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Two music lovers head to Eaux Claires festival for the first time
Eaux Claires, the music festival, returned to Wisconsin after an eight-year hiatus. Organizers, including Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon, pulled together national artists, some with deep ties to the Chippewa Valley.
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MMSD accelerates efforts to absorb more stormwater after August 2025 floods
Almost one year after the devastating August 2025 floods, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District outlines what it’s doing to prevent flooding when future storms hit.
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A Madison office focused on police accountability is investigating Corey Ruiz's death
There’s a city office in Madison responsible for investigating and monitoring the local police department. It's looking into the July police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
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Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor debate in Milwaukee
Candidates discussed Gov. Evers' failed tax relief deal, data centers, policing, school vouchers and more.
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'I cannot stress just how devastating': Tornado rips through Wisconsin's Fox Cities
A severe tornado ripped through the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin on Monday. Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson details the destruction.
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Wisconsin ranks 8th in the nation for 2026 State of the States Report
But despite its high ranking, downward trends in some categories could see Wisconsin lose its place in the top ten.
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Milwaukee man creates app to track air quality following wildfire smoke
Canadian wildfire smoke led to days of terrible air quality in Milwaukee in July. A local man created an app that helps folks understand wildfire smoke where they live.
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What Wisconsin voters should know ahead of the Aug. 11 partisan primary
Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe explains how the partisan primary works, how to vote absentee, voter ID requirements and election security.
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Wisconsin doctor shares what to know about cyclospora
As of July 22, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 105 cases cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora.
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Public input important to Veterans Park lagoon restoration
The lagoon near the city’s lakefront is looking a bit desolate, and its water is unhealthy. But Milwaukee County Parks intends to change that, and wants to know what the public would like to see.
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How to stay healthy when wildfire smoke worsens air quality
As the air quality improves in Milwaukee, wildfires continue spreading across Canada. Milwaukee County’s chief health policy advisor shares how to stay healthy during air quality warnings.
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What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
"Abolish ICE." "Defund the police." These words and slogans carry a lot of weight. But what do they mean to organizers in Milwaukee who fight for systemic change?
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What would it mean to 'defund' or 'abolish' the police? Here's what Milwaukee organizers say
"Abolish ICE." "Defund the police." These words and slogans carry a lot of weight. But what do they mean to organizers in Milwaukee who fight for systemic change?
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New report on last year's historic Milwaukee floods shows financial aftermath and status of cleanup
The Wisconsin Policy Forum just released a report about the aftermath of the August 2025 floods in the Milwaukee area.
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Their Milwaukee school burned down. Between nightmares, there's hope for the future
Lincoln Avenue School students are still recovering from hearing their school was destroyed by fire. Now, students will be at Pulaski High School in fall 2026.
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