The governor wants to close the Green Bay Correctional Institution, where hundreds of inmates were convicted in southeastern Wisconsin.Bởi WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Despite the recent snow—and frigid conditions this week—Wisconsin winters haven’t been that cold or snowy in recent years. Last winter was the warmest on record. Trees are among the living things coping with the changing climate.Bởi Susan Bence

Wisconsin State Climatologist Steve Vavrus says winter is our most variable season. “Even day to day, we can drop to 20 below zero, and then a day or two later, we're up in the 30s. That can make it difficult to tease out a long-term warming signal,” he says.Bởi Susan Bence

More than just a place to wash your clothes, a laundromat in Milwaukee’s Murray Hill neighborhood is also meant to be a third space—a community gathering place.Bởi Teran Powell

Milwaukee Public Schools has not had a permanent superintendent since June 2024, when Keith Posley resigned amid allegations of mismanagement.Bởi Katherine Kokal

Located at 8th Street and Greenfield Avenue, a building more than 100 years old is being transformed into a new community gathering space and artist hub.Bởi Maria Peralta-Arellano

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.…

The proposed project in the Kenosha County town of Paris draws numerous speakers at a Public Service Commission hearing.Bởi WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

The Kinship Café on MLK Drive in Milwaukee uses a unique business model to promote the healing of fellow community members.Bởi WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

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.Bởi Chuck Quirmbach

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.Bởi Maayan Silver

A lecture series highlighting Black stories missing from American history books returns to Marquette University in honor of Black History Month.Bởi WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Last year, Milwaukee’s police department pursued more vehicles than ever before. Police pursuits are among the most dangerous duties officers perform and have resulted in several tragic bystander deaths in recent months. So, how does MPD determine when to pursue and when not to?Bởi WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

It’s been a dizzying 11 days since Donald Trump’s second term in the White House began. The president has issued a slew of executive orders and directives—ranging from cracking down on immigration to reducing the federal workforce.Bởi Susan Bence

Mark Flower works out of the Medical College of Wisconsin.Bởi Chuck Quirmbach

Demonstration takes place as Alondra Garcia is suspended for a day.Bởi Chuck Quirmbach

As Dry January calls closing time, it’s a unique chance to consider the role alcohol plays in people’s lives. That’s especially true in Milwaukee, the Brew City, and across the state of Wisconsin. Within the last few years, multiple nonalcoholic bars have opened. In that same time, they’ve also closed.…