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02/08/2025

The winter weather can be rough on pets. The Wisconsin Humane Society shares a few health and safety tips to help care for our furry friends.

The winter weather can be rough on pets. The Wisconsin Humane Society shares a few health and safety tips to help care for our furry friends.

02/08/2025

Curious about College for Kids & Teens? Listen to the latest Chancellor's Report from WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR to hear how kids in grades K5-12 – and our community – can benefit from fun and engaging summer classes on UW-Milwaukee's campus.

📻 Listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/4hr2zXs

02/07/2025

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the swing state’s nonpartisan top elections official can remain in her post despite not being reappointed and confirmed by the state Senate.

02/07/2025

There is just one Black-owned gas station in Wisconsin. It sits at the corner of North Eighth Street and West Atkinson Avenue in Milwaukee, west of I-43. Recently, the business was struggling, so the gas station’s owners made a plea to the community to increase their support. Residents did not disappoint.

There is just one Black-owned gas station in Wisconsin. It sits at the corner of North Eighth Street and West Atkinson Avenue in Milwaukee, west of I-43. Recently, the business was struggling, so the gas station’s owners made a plea to the community to increase their support. Residents did not dis...

02/07/2025

Essential tips for brutal winter conditions

Staying mostly inside during winter months isn't always an option, especially for people who need to be outside for long periods of time.

02/07/2025

Katie Rousonelos, public information officer with Wisconsin Emergency Management, shares how to prepare for winter emergencies, from unstable ice to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Winter weather-related emergencies can be unpredictable, and we’re not always insulated from their impact.

02/07/2025

For National News Literacy Week, Lake Effect's Joy Powers sat down with journalism and media studies professor Patrick Johnson to talk about the importance of news literacy in today's ever-changing news ecosystem.

For National News Literacy Week, Lake Effect's Joy Powers sat down with journalism and media studies professor Patrick Johnson to talk about the importance of news literacy in today's ever-changing news ecosystem.

02/07/2025

Winter Break Milwaukee 2025 is a free festival that offers outdoor activities across two Saturdays in February.

The first event will be held on Feb. 8, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Bradford Beach, 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.

The second event will be held on Feb. 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N. Hopkins St.

Winter Break Milwaukee 2025 is a free festival that offers outdoor activities across two Saturdays in February.

02/06/2025

WUWM’s auto contributor Mark Savage shares some tips on winter car care to help keep our vehicles running smoothly.

WUWM’s auto contributor Mark Savage shares some tips on winter car care to help keep our vehicles running smoothly.

02/06/2025

Every year, Milwaukee welcomes refugees from across the globe, including two brothers who made a harrowing journey from Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. Now, funding for resettling refugees in the United States is in limbo.

Every year, Milwaukee welcomes refugees from across the globe, including two brothers who made a harrowing journey from Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover in 2021. Now, funding for resettling refugees in the United States is in limbo.

02/06/2025

The proposed project in the Kenosha County town of Paris draws numerous speakers at a Public Service Commission hearing.

The proposed project in the Kenosha County town of Paris draws numerous speakers at a Public Service Commission hearing.

02/06/2025

For 60 years, WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR has been a trusted source of community connection, fact-based journalism and in-depth storytelling. Public media stations are currently facing growing scrutiny and challenges that could impact our ability to provide our essential public service.

For 60 years, WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR has been a trusted source of community connection, fact-based journalism and in-depth storytelling. Public media stations are currently facing growing scrutiny and challenges that could impact our ability to provide our essential public service.

02/06/2025

In recent years, the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center has shifted from an emphasis on punishment toward evidence-based practices that have been shown to reduce recidivism.

In recent years, the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center has shifted from an emphasis on punishment toward evidence-based practices that have been shown to reduce recidivism.

02/06/2025

On Feb. 18, Wisconsin voters will choose two candidates to advance in the race for Wisconsin's top K-12 education official.

State Superintendent Jill Underly is running for reelection against two challengers: Jeff Wright and Brittany Kinser. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the Feb. 18 primary will face off in the April 1 general election.

Wisconsin's top K-12 education official, Jill Underly, is facing a challenge from two other candidates: Jeff Wright and Brittany Kinser.

02/05/2025

The Kinship Café on MLK Drive in Milwaukee uses a unique business model to promote the healing of fellow community members.

The Kinship Café on MLK Drive in Milwaukee uses a unique business model to promote the healing of fellow community members.

02/05/2025

An ethics complaint has been filed against Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, who is running to become a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. At issue are allegations that Schimel has been directly fundraising.

An ethics complaint has been filed against Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, who is running against Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a contest to determine liberal or conservative control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. At issue are allegations that Schimel has been directly fundraising.

02/04/2025

Milwaukee middle and high school students from PEARLS for Teen Girls team up with chefs to learn culinary skills while fostering empowerment and confidence in the kitchen. This hands-on collaboration not only taught valuable cooking techniques but also strengthened community connections through food and mentorship.

The Bronzeville event "Cheers to Pearls Who Cook" brought together teen girls and local chefs for more than appetizers. It was a master class in mentorship.

02/04/2025

Meet the Feb. 18 primary candidates for Milwaukee Common Council's District 3 seat

Meet the primary candidates vying for Milwaukee Common Council's District 3 vacant seat.