Milwaukee Film Festival staple Cine Sin Frontera is back to being programmed by a local filmmaker and artist. Here's what it means for Milwaukee and what its programmer thinks we should see this year. www.wuwm.com/milwaukee-fi...

At the end of June, the program that helps protect Wisconsin's natural areas is set to end after funding failed to be reauthorized. www.wuwm.com/knowles-nels...

'Your Attention Please': A pressing call to push back against social media and where to find hope www.wuwm.com/your-attenti...

Why have there been so many tornadoes in Wisconsin this April? www.wuwm.com/why-have-the...

"Powwow People" invites the audience to experience a powwow right from their theater seats. The film will be screening during the Milwaukee Film Festival on April 25, 28 and 30. www.wuwm.com/powwow-peopl...

It took just 32 minutes in a closed-door meeting for the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents to fire the president of the university system, Jay Rothman. www.wuwm.com/why-uw-fired...

Feeling overwhelmed by the options in the Milwaukee Film Festival? The themed shorts programs can be a good starting point. www.wuwm.com/will-the-nex...

Flood-prone Milwaukee neighborhood weathers the storm, while working on mitigation efforts www.wuwm.com/flood-prone-...

Wisconsin climatologist says extreme weather is becoming more common in April www.wuwm.com/wisconsin-cl...

'Paralyzed by Hope' tells the story of Maria Bamford, your favorite comedian's favorite comedian www.wuwm.com/paralyzed-by...

MMSD manages the wastewater and flood prevention for 29 Milwaukee communities. The system is being maxed out from a week of storms and flooding. www.wuwm.com/how-milwauke...

A world religions course at Mount Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, Illinois, teaches students about many religions and their roles in the world. It's the subject of a documentary called "All of the Above." www.wuwm.com/high-school-...

How to Evict Your Landlord, part 1: Who is David Tomblin? www.wuwm.com/david-tombli...

'Now! More! Yes!': Documentary follows adventures of Riverwest car salesman T.W. Hansen www.wuwm.com/now-more-yes...

Storm update: Heavy rains Wednesday close I-43, flood fans' cars near Brewers stadium www.wuwm.com/april-2026-s...

Riegel suggests opting to receive alerts through weather apps for tornado, thunderstorm and flood watches and warnings. He also recommends people purchase an NOAA Weather Radio to have access to emergency broadcast alerts in situations when cell signals are affected. www.wuwm.com/more-rain-fo...

We all know Smokey Bear, but do you know about Torchy Timberloss? He’s Wisconsin’s very own fire mascot, and the Wisconsin DNR recently brought him out of retirement. www.wuwm.com/torchy-timbe...

The Milwaukee area experienced heavy rain and storms April 14. Here are some resources if the rain caused flooding in your home or neighborhood. www.wuwm.com/environment/...

With more rain in the forecast, MMSD urges less water use www.wuwm.com/more-rain-fo...

Milwaukee's neighborhood posters are featured in homes, businesses, and streets throughout the city. We explore how they were created with historian John Gurda. www.wuwm.com/story-behind...

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. www.wuwm.com/Bob-Ueck-doc...

Milwaukee program provides affordable homes to early childhood educators www.wuwm.com/milwaukee-pr...

UW-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. www.wuwm.com/uwm-students...

Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was detained March 30 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. www.wuwm.com/supporters-i...

The Milwaukee Film Festival is back for its 18th year starting April 16. Among the films featured will be"Gaslit." 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. www.wuwm.com/gaslit-film-...

How going to a free movie can help support Milwaukee charities www.wuwm.com/free-movie-h...

A new state historical marker is coming to Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery. It's part of an effort to create 12 new historical markers that focus on underrepresented topics. www.wuwm.com/forest-home-...

Devil's Lake State Park grows by 100 acres www.wuwm.com/devils-lake-...

For two decades conservationists have been working to restore lake sturgeon to the Milwaukee River. Last week, the first adult sturgeon made his way 20 miles upstream from Lake Michigan. www.wuwm.com/lake-sturgeo...

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released, an Iraqi official tells the AP www.wuwm.com/american-jou...

This story was originally published by @wisconsinwatch.org Watch. Microsoft announced last week it would stop signing nondisclosure agreements that keep its data center proposals secret, a move that received praise from open government advocates. www.wuwm.com/data-centers...

Conservative-backed appellate judge Maria Lazar is running against Chris Taylor, an appellate judge who has support from liberals. www.wuwm.com/2026-wiscons...

On Fridays this April, UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson Planetarium will continue its celebration of various cultures’ connections to the celestial with “Arabian Nights.” www.wuwm.com/uwm-planetar...

Want an AI crash course? UW rolls out free videos about how it works, possible mistakes www.wuwm.com/AI-crash-cou...

Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit www.wuwm.com/universities...

Wisconsinite Deedra Irwin reflects on her second Winter Olympics www.wuwm.com/arts-culture...

Economic Check-In: After being close to homelessness, veteran finds stable job www.wuwm.com/economy-busi...

Demand for whey protein has skyrocketed in recent years. While this is a big opportunity for Wisconsin cheesemakers overall, small farms are having more difficulty cashing in. www.wuwm.com/wisconsin-wh...

Business owner Ryan Faurie says tariffs and an uncertain economy has made it difficult for her to plan for what’s next. www.wuwm.com/economy-busi...

From Xcaret Nuñez and @wuwmradio.bsky.social: How to create a bird-friendly garden with Wisconsin native plants, an interview with Mariette Nowak, author of Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region: www.wuwm.com/chirp-chat-c...

As outside investors buy up Milwaukee’s housing supply and turn it into rentals, one nonprofit uses a comprehensive approach to steadily combat that. www.wuwm.com/milwaukee-ac...

Protests held across Milwaukee area as part of 'No Kings' movement www.wuwm.com/government-p...

Renaissance Theaterworks' co-founder to retire after a career promoting gender equity in the arts www.wuwm.com/renaissance-...

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. www.wuwm.com/chirp-chat-c...

"Funding the First Years and Beyond" from the Wisconsin Policy Forum explores possibilities for raising additional state or local revenue for child care. www.wuwm.com/child-care-a...

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? www.wuwm.com/swing-state/...

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. www.wuwm.com/travelers-mi...

On Monday, community leaders and residents gathered in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood to celebrate the renaming of the 4th and Mineral Play Area as the Clementina Castro Park. www.wuwm.com/milwaukee-re...

Over the past generation, Black women have been at the vanguard of defining Milwaukee’s art scene — even if they haven’t always been recognized for the work. This week, we’re meeting the women and hearing their stories. www.wuwm.com/black-women-...

Learn what the Milwaukee County Board does and how it impacts Milwaukeeans' day-to-day lives ahead of the April 7 election. www.wuwm.com/what-does-a-...