We revisit a few of the environmental change-makers we met in 2025. In big and small ways, they’re trying to make a difference in their Wisconsin communities.

In 2025, Milwaukeeans embodied what it meant to be a community, responding to calls to support one another in times of need.

Milwaukee Public Schools announced in December that is has completed lead paint cleaning at 100 of its oldest schools.

Bobby Thompson noticed the seniors at the Washington Park center would be “all dressed up with no place to go.” So, she organized an annual fashion show.

There is an ongoing investigation into the hanging death of a Black man in Brookfield, a suburb west of Milwaukee.

Can changes to Milwaukee's zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units, or "granny flats," help make housing more affordable?

American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed this year. The store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.

A jury returns a guilty verdict in the case of Hannah Dugan. The Milwaukee judge was accused of allowing an undocumented immigrant defender to evade immigration agents

Research groups have identified a steady rice in antisemitic hate crimes and incidents.

Wisconsin's Speak Up, Speak Out school safety tip line handles reports from students about everything from bullying to threats of school violence.