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I-43 highway closed in part of Milwaukee, affect traffic from American Family Field as Brewers game ends, Marquette University campus roads flooded
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Michelle Maternowski/WUWMThe Milwaukee area experienced heavy rain and storms April 14. Here are some resources if the rain caused flooding in your home or neighborhood. -
Jimmy Gutierrez/Screenshot from CAW's Governor Forum on Tuesday, April 14th 2026.On April 14, all seven major Democratic gubernatorial candidates participated in an online forum hosted by Citizen Action Wisconsin. Here are some takeaways. -
Milwaukee FilmYou can catch the film's Milwaukee premiere at the Oriental Theatre on April 18 during the Milwaukee Film Festival. -
Susan Bence/WUWMFor WUWM's "Beats Me" series, a listener asked which plastics are recyclable in Wisconsin. Turns out, it varies depending on your community.
Join us at the Community Development Alliance Homeownership Lab on April 27.
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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.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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The new "UECK" documentary explores the life and legacy of Milwaukee, Wis. baseball legend, Bob Uecker. It will make its premiere at the Milwaukee Film Festival on April 16. -
Milwaukee's Community Development Alliance is helping to fill Milwaukee's vacant lots with affordable homes for early childhood educators. -
The 3-row Navigator I drove last summer and the new mid-size Nautilus tested this week prove Lincoln is solidly back in the luxury game.
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UWM students and staff worry about the impact of merging eight resource centers into one student hubUW-Milwaukee plans to merge eight multicultural and resource centers into one hub this fall. Some students are concerned with how the loss of those eight targeted spaces will affect the people who need them. -
The Milwaukee Film Festival is back for its 18th year starting April 16. Among the films featured will be"Gaslit." Directed by Wisconsin native Katie Camosy, the documentary takes viewers to the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry to show how it impacts the land, air, water, and human lives. -
Supporters of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president continue to demand his release from ICE custodySalah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was detained March 30 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. -
Today, April 9, is Local News Day and we join our partners and local news organizations to raise awareness of our shared work because we believe that when the local news ecosystem thrives, we all thrive. -
Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month.
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