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In 1970, an environmental movement unfolded and it resulted in calls for action. We meet several people who were part of what would be a pivotal environmental event.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a leg injury, but Bucks guard Damian Lillard picks up the slack.
The Stewardship program is the focus, but there could be wider implications.
The women say a national abortion ban could be enacted if Republican Donald Trump wins in November.
If you've never seen a lake sturgeon, the ancient species might take your breath away. On Wolf River in Outagamie County, the giant, torpedo-shaped fish are making their way upstream. Conservation efforts and public engagement are on display.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley says she won't seek another term next year, setting up a high-stakes fight for control of the battleground state’s highest court.
The EPA established strict limits on several of the manmade chemicals in drinking water, while in Wisconsin, lawmakers continue to butt heads on how to attack PFAS contamination around the state.
The film centers a little on former UW-Madison Professor Davis and a lot about a music education foundation he created.
Jodi Habush Sinykin attracts prominent Democrats as she tries to unseat Republican state Sen. Duey Stroebel in the 8th District.
President Biden visited Madison on Monday, where he detailed new plans for federal student loan reform.
There was a lot of excitement yesterday. Parts of the country experienced a spectacular solar eclipse, and although Milwaukee wasn’t a prime location, plenty of people reveled in the experience.
Heavy rains hammered our region this week, causing pressure on the MMSD sewage treatment plant, which couldn’t keep up with the demand. As a result, the MMSD discharged water and sewage into area rivers to prevent wastewater from backing up...
Beloit’s network of air monitors was born of a grassroots effort to connect the dots between planet-warming fossil fuels and the community’s health.
The Midwest Gaming Classic is an annual trade show in Milwaukee that features pinball tables, gaming consoles and hundreds of vendors. Before the event saw crowds of over 20,000, it started in the basement of the Boy Scouts Service Center...
After closing his restaurant, Lao chef Alex Hanesakda returns to pop-up kitchens with purpose — and a new smoker.
Superintendent Keith Posley thanked voters at a press conference Wednesday. He said the referendum will make up for insufficient state funding, and prevent cuts to schools.
Unofficial results show 51% of votes in favor of the referendum and 49% against.
Former President Donald Trump hosted a campaign rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday, the state's spring general election day.
Brewers say drive in, then pay online or activate your pre-paid pass.
Before Wisconsin residents head to the polls on April 2 for the spring general election, we wanted to know what is and isn’t allowed when voting in person at your polling place.
Wisconsin's presidential primary and numerous local elections around the state will be the first major test of some get out the vote campaigns this year. That includes one attempting to get more Native Americans to the ballot box.
A consistent message to the Cabinet member: Listen to community needs for clean energy projects.
On April 2, many Wisconsinites will vote for school board members. The partisan makeup of the Elmbrook school district in Waukesha County hinges on this election.
On April 2, Milwaukee residents will vote for mayor and common council members. So, how much power do those local officials have to affect environmental policies and practices?
A substitute resolution drops references to genocide during the Middle East conflict.
A walk through Beulah Brinton's house reveals how she helped bring the Bay View neighborhood together in its early history.
Complaint alleging freeway expansion having disproportionate impact on communities of color pending.
Whether it’s by mail, online or in-person, there are many ways for first-time voters and new residents to register to vote for the upcoming spring election. But some deadlines are coming up fast — people have until this Wednesday, March...
WUWM visited the Conservatory to learn how they’re addressing the diversity gap in music education.
Wisconsinites will vote on two constitutional amendments related to how elections are run in the state. They were added to the ballots by Republican lawmakers who have concerns about election administration.
A coalition that wants to hold protests hopes for additional changes to the proposed ordinance.
The American Birkebeiner is a cross country skier’s dream and means a lot to the local economy. Last month, organizers pulled off the event — despite Wisconsin’s warmest, largely snowless winter.
Some people have enjoyed the warm winter we just experienced — not having to bundle up or shovel as much, and perhaps having lower energy bills. Others recognize the temperatures as a very real sign of climate change. And as...
We Energies has reduction targets, but consumer and advocacy groups are watching closely.
Nearly $40 million in federal "Reconnecting Communities" funding is coming for two major projects.
Climate change is eroding the ways and wonders of winter life, which have shaped the identities of generations of Wisconsinites. During the state's warmest winter on record, the season's devotees found ways to make the most of the weird weather.
Lake Michigan is teeming with life. But over time, its food web — from the smallest plankton to the largest fish — has been impacted. Overfishing and waves of invasive species have taken their toll. Now, climate change is flexing...
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it needs to know which Assembly district lines apply.
One sign of warming winters: the Great Lakes have lost a quarter of their ice cover in the last 50 years. It raises the possibility of an extended shipping season on the lakes.
The poultry industry dreads avian influenza, but migratory and sea birds are succumbing to the virus in alarming numbers. Concern is rising not only about avian health but also about human health. How are our warming winters factoring into the...
Enrollment has declined, but students say the Waukesha campus has helped many.
“When it’s nice enough that you want to go out, so do the ticks.”
A pest survey serves Wisconsin's 11 tribes, monitoring forests that weren't previously included in state-run surveys.
Experts say Wisconsin is feeling the impacts of climate change. In fact, it’s all but certain that on Friday, March 8, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will announce that this winter is Wisconsin’s warmest on record.
Vice President Kamala Harris promotes apprenticeships and raises money in Dane County.
Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed a bill allowing the expansion at a ceremony in Waukesha on Monday.
Many in the crowd at Sunday's rally say they dislike Donald Trump's views on reproductive rights.
About a mile of Honey Creek in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa is scheduled to be the next local waterway to have its concrete streambed ripped out and replaced with a more natural channel.
The proposed north-south route needs a lot of federal money and is still years away if it is approved.
As Wisconsin heads into a big election year, WUWM visits the polls to check in with election workers.
