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Milwaukee, WI
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News from WUWM
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What to know about Ridglan Farms, animal testing and the activists working to free the beagles
5/12/2026
Over the past few months, animal activists have repeatedly broken into a Wisconsin dog breeding farm and testing facility. The story has gone viral for not just the video footage from the break-ins, but also because of conversations about animal testing in the state.
Duration:00:04:32
Looking to the canopy: Efforts to preserve Milwaukee's urban trees in the face of severe storms
5/11/2026
Two weeks ago, destructive winds tore through the Milwaukee area — taking down trees, including mature ones. Arborists aren’t just cleaning up, they’re working to make our tree canopy more resilient.
Duration:00:05:12
Amid growing public mistrust, Wisconsin regulators OK Alliant contract for Meta’s Beaver Dam data center
5/8/2026
Data centers — their size and tremendous need of energy — are top of mind for many people. That includes in Beaver Dam, 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Meta's new 700,000 square foot data center campus. Thursday, state regulators OK'd Alliant Energy's contract to provide its energy needs.
Duration:00:03:21
Milwaukee food truck owner says new food truck curfew will cost her 80% of her business
5/8/2026
Milwaukee's new curfew for downtown food trucks is angering business owners, who say the curfew won't curb gun violence and instead punishes small businesses.
Duration:00:04:09
Wisconsin voters to decide on DEI ban in the state constitution
5/7/2026
On Nov. 3, Wisconsin voters can expect a ballot question about diversity, equity and inclusion. If passed, it would amend the state constitution.
Duration:00:05:02
Milwaukee book club explores some Latinos' embrace of far-right ideology
5/6/2026
La Revo Books hosted a book study in February on “Defectors” by journalist and author Paola Ramos. Community members came to together to understand why some Latinos are leaning towards alt-right ideology.
Duration:00:03:55
How could a U.S. Supreme Court decision on access to abortion medication impact Wisconsin?
5/5/2026
A lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court seeks to ban medication abortion pills prescribed via telehealth. Wisconsin providers currently can't prescribe medication abortion pills using telehealth. But women here can still get the pills from providers in other states.
Duration:00:04:26
Colleagues say Milwaukee Journal Sentinel political watchdog columnist Dan Bice left 'quite a legacy'
5/4/2026
On April 21, longtime "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" political watchdog columnist Daniel Bice died from complications due to cancer. Reporter Mary Spicuzza joined WUWM’s Eddie Morales to share stories about Bice and to discuss the impact of his work.
Duration:00:04:41
Teen organizer of Youth Victory Over Violence Week says parents ‘just have to hear kids out'
5/4/2026
The Milwaukee Common Council officially recognized the last week of April as Youth Victory Over Violence week, thanks to a charge led by youth to promote nonviolence and mental health.
Duration:00:04:30
As Wisconsin voters weigh in on school referendums, disparities grow between districts
5/4/2026
A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds that school referendums and the ability to pass them is creating disparities in school district funding.
Duration:00:04:32
Whistleblower prompts call for investigation of Milwaukee wastewater treatment management
5/1/2026
After weeks of speculation, a whistleblower stepped forward Thursday evening. Former senior Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District official shares concerns about how Milwaukee’s wastewater treatment plants are managed.
Duration:00:03:26
Milwaukee DPW announces leaf collection, street sweeping changes amid flooding concerns
5/1/2026
Changes are coming to how Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works collects leaves and cleans streets in the wake of recent flooding.
Duration:00:04:25
How to Evict Your Landlord, part 3: Public nuisance
5/1/2026
Large corporate landlord Highgrove Holdings and its founder David Tomblin are in court battling to keep their properties out of receivership. What is receivership, and can it be used to "evict" Tomblin from Milwaukee?
Duration:00:04:40
Teen mall 'takeovers' prompt former public official to ask 'What do we owe our young people?'
4/28/2026
LaKeshia Myers wrote an op-ed piece in the "Milwaukee Courier" about teen takeovers at Bayshore Mall and how young people need more third spaces.
Duration:00:04:20
Milwaukee Film Festival centerpiece 'The Big Cheese' slices into competitive cheesemongering
4/24/2026
This documentary uncovers what it takes for an American to shine on the world stage as a cheese expert at the Mondial du Fromage in Tours, France.
Duration:00:04:30
Milwaukee family business hopes to become model for building sustainable and affordable homes
4/24/2026
LUSH (Lange Urban Sustainable Homes) hopes to be part of the solution to Milwaukee's housing challenges by offering easy-to-build energy-efficient homes.
Duration:00:04:39
How to Evict Your Landlord, part 2: Opportunity knocks
4/23/2026
David Tomblin, founder of Highgrove Holdings, is facing lawsuits that could take over 200 of his Milwaukee properties. The legal trouble follows a campaign by Common Ground, which organized Tomblin's tenants to fight back against him.
Duration:00:04:17
'Satin Jazz' event celebrates past and present of jazz music in Milwaukee
4/23/2026
An upcoming performance at the Milwaukee County Historical Society pays homage to the history of jazz music in Milwaukee — as well as the state of jazz in the city today.
Duration:00:04:48
Fatal opioid overdoses decline in Milwaukee County
4/22/2026
Compared to 2022, there’s been a 54% decrease in fatal opioid overdoses in Milwaukee County.
Duration:00:02:30
'No cuts to classrooms': MPS parents, teachers call for reversal of 263 job cuts
4/22/2026
At a town hall Tuesday, Milwaukee Public Schools parents and teachers spoke out against budget cuts that will cost 260 people their current jobs.
Duration:00:04:13