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Less than two months ago, both the Milwaukee Police and Milwaukee County Sheriff were either using or exploring facial recognition technology to help with investigations. WUWM traces how community pushback led to both departments halting use of FRT.
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Maayan SilverGeorge Kolintzas Jr. has found a new job and living arrangement, and he fills us in on how he’s feeling now, both about the economy and politics. -
VantagePort Washington voters on April 7 will decide whether they can stop city officials from approving large tax incremental financing districts in future elections. -
Emily Files/WUWMDemand for whey protein powder has skyrocketed in recent years. Wisconsin leads the nation in whey production, but small farms are having more difficulty cashing in. -
Courtesy of HandmadeMKERyan Faurie is the owner of Handmade MKE, based in Greendale, Wisconsin. She shares how the economy is impacting her right now and how she’s preparing for the future.
How to vote, who the candidates are and what's at stake.
Join us at the Community Development Alliance Homeownership Lab on April 27.
Swing State of the Union
Swing State is back with some bonus episodes. We’ll investigate two broad questions about our state courts: How do we hold judges accountable, and how do different justices interpret Wisconsin’s constitution?
Rising Forward: Stories of Change
Hosted by Shannon Sims, this podcast goes behind the headlines to explore the social entrepreneurs transforming Milwaukee and beyond. Shannon leverages her networks, resources and journalistic curiosity to uncover the stories of innovative changemakers who are building businesses that solve pressing community challenges.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
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Susan Fete co-founded Renaissance Theaterworks in 1993. She will retire this spring after directing a production of "Barefoot in the Park," which runs through April 12. -
If you want to welcome more birds to your yard this spring, it’s important to think beyond bird feeders. Growing native plants can create a year-round bird sanctuary. -
"Funding the First Years and Beyond" from the Wisconsin Policy Forum explores possibilities for raising additional state or local revenue for child care.
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Milwaukee is fortunate to have many historic movie theaters still in operation, but the city was once home to many lavish movie palaces fitted with lavish decor and seats for thousands of movie goers. -
On Tuesday in Milwaukee, travelers said they didn't experience long TSA screening delays, but they're concerned about ICE being deployed to major airports. -
On April 7, Wisconsin will elect a new Supreme Court justice. But how do judges think about law, and what are the way of interpreting a constitution? -
Samer Ghani's "Memories of a Street Cat” comes out March 25, with a free release party at Cactus Club and music from five local acts. -
Marquette students are criticizing the university for its choice of Chris Duffey as the speaker at Marquette's 2026 graduation. Duffey oversees AI for Adobe.
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