Jimmy Gutierrez
/
WUWM
On Wednesday, ICE agents in Minneapolis shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. That night, protests and vigils popped up all across the U.S., including here in Milwaukee.
-
Photo by Sabrina WooSometimes when we lose someone special to us, we latch on to akeepsake or a customor a quest—something that helps us honor that person’s memory. -
VantageWe use data centers every day. So why are they so controversial in the communities where tech companies want to build them?
_
Status Pending
A podcast about how our immigration system works — or doesn't — and the impact it has on the people who are going through it.
Milwaukee Based
WUWM’s digital natives, Graham Thomas and Samia Saeed, talk about everything based in Milwaukee, based in Milwaukee.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
-
Tom Oberhaus is the co-operator of Cozy Nook Farms in Waukesha County. He shares why he remains optimistic after a disappointing Christmas tree season. -
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley weighs in financial troubles and opportunities facing Milwaukee in 2026. -
Over the past year, the presence of ICE agents across the nation has ramped up – with an increased budget, increased arrest quotas and an overall more aggressive approach. Do local governments have power to slow down those arrests? A new study shows that one answer lies in local jails.
-
Midterms. Governor's race. Control of the Legislature. Legislative action on big issues. All that's ahead in 2026. Find out about it on Capitol Notes. -
Literacy rates have been falling in Milwaukee for over a decade. But there are new leaders, new money and new efforts to fix that. Will they work? -
Corolla, meaning little crown in Latin, is the all-time best-selling model in the world, and that’s a pretty big place. -
Dance is the art of movement, expression in one of its freest forms.When you dance, you're connecting with yourself and the people around you. -
Embattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to Gov. Evers.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
