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Wild turkeys thriving in Wisconsin, including in urban neighborhoods
October 04, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 5.97 MBThe Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources started reintroducing wild turkeys to the state in the 1970s. While the effort is considered a conservation success story, not everyone is thrilled that wild turkeys are thriving in urban communities like Wauwatosa.
A Tale of Trying To Extend A Recreational Trail In Southeastern Wisconsin
September 30, 2021 21:49 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MBWhat does it take to build a recreational trail around here? We look at a planned segment that could be part of the Route of the Badger.
Some Milwaukee Suburbs Want More Mass Transit, Amid A History Of Race and Political Controversies
September 29, 2021 16:39 - 2 minutes - 3.39 MBSome suburban mayors are asking for more mass transit services from Milwaukee County to help businesses in their cities. But a Milwaukee leader said there also needs to be more discussion about race.
Milwaukee Environmental Policy Expert Proposes Blueprint For A New Economy
September 29, 2021 15:10 - 4 minutes - 6.46 MBIn her new book "Prosperity In The Fossil Free Economy" Milwaukee environmental policy expert Melissa Scanlan lays out her vision that weaves together finances with social and environmental sustainability.
MPS Is Deciding How To Spend $504 Million Over Next 3 Years. Staff Say They Need Help Now
September 29, 2021 10:12 - 4 minutes - 5.83 MBAs the MPS Board decides how to spend $504 million in federal stimulus funding, employees are pleading for immediate help in understaffed schools.
First Lady Jill Biden Holds Roundtable With MPS Parents
September 15, 2021 21:19 - 2 minutes - 3.5 MBFirst Lady and community college professor Jill Biden visited Milwaukee Wednesday to talk about a safe return to schools and promote the American Rescue Plan.
Fix At Six: Report Spells Out Alternatives For I-94 East-West Freeway Reconstruction In Milwaukee
September 15, 2021 20:43 - 4 minutes - 5.89 MBAs the DOT takes a closer look at the proposed rebuilding of about four miles of the I-94 East-West Freeway in Milwaukee, diverse groups are asking the agency to consider more alternatives to driving cars.
'It's Tangible': George Marshall Clark, Milwaukee's Only Known Lynching Victim, Now Memorialized With Headstone
September 15, 2021 17:29 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBFor 160 years George Marshall Clark, Milwaukee’s only known lynching victim, lay in an unmarked grave in Forest Home Cemetery. Clark, who was Black, was killed in September of 1861, after being accused of a crime he did not commit. Last week, a headstone was finally placed at his burial site thanks to the efforts of a local activist.
Update On Challenges Facing The Milwaukee County Domes
September 15, 2021 16:43 - 2 minutes - 3.76 MBThe Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, a beloved Milwaukee County icon, is in desperate need of care.
Concerns Over Oil And Gas Pipeline In Northern Wisconsin
September 14, 2021 21:28 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MBConcerns are flaring over a pipeline that carries crude oil and natural gas from western Canada.
Prominent Milwaukee Doctor Says COVID-19 Deaths Likely To Continue Despite Surge Possibly Flattening
September 14, 2021 18:55 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MBA prominent Milwaukee doctor, John Raymond, said there is "very preliminary evidence" that the latest surge in COVID-19 cases is flattening or decelerating in Wisconsin. However, he said the death toll is likely to keep rising for a while.
Former Milwaukee Braves And A Local Historian Look Back At Unusual 1957 World Series Celebration
September 10, 2021 22:58 - 5 minutes - 6.98 MBWith the help of former Milwaukee Braves and a local historian, we look back at the celebrations after the Braves became World Series Champions in 1957.
MPS Mandates COVID Vaccinations For Employees
September 10, 2021 03:49 - 2 minutes - 3.46 MBAll Milwaukee Public Schools employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, with exceptions for medical or religious reasons.
How Young Adults View The 20th Anniversary of 9/11
September 09, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 3.96 MBSaturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. This week, some UWM students shared what 9/11 means to them.
Wisconsin Democrats Tour Fort McCoy, Respond To GOP Concerns About Afghan Refugees
September 08, 2021 17:13 - 4 minutes - 6.15 MBDemocratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and two House members toured Fort McCoy Tuesday, in part to counter safety concerns raised by Republicans.
20 Years Later, Educators Face Challenges When Teaching 9/11
September 08, 2021 14:19 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBAs the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, teachers are figuring out how they will talk about it with students.The event is recent enough that it may not be thoroughly covered in history textbooks, but far enough in the past that students today don’t know much about it.
U.S. Labor Secretary Discusses Colectivo, Labor Shortages And Build Back Better
September 07, 2021 17:45 - 5 minutes - 7.26 MBU.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh spoke with WUWM about union organizing at Colectivo Coffee, as well as U.S. labor shortages and President Biden's "Build Back Better" agenda.
UWM Makes In-Person Return As Concerns Over Pandemic Linger
September 06, 2021 14:35 - 4 minutes - 6.15 MBThe University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee came back to life Thursday as most students returned to in-person classes for the first time in a year and a half.
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett Recommends Using More Than 25% Of Federal Rescue Dollars To Cover Lost Revenue
September 03, 2021 21:47 - 2 minutes - 3.47 MBMayor Barrett wants to use up to $55 million in American Rescue Plan funding to cover revenue the City lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Gift Card Incentive For COVID Vaccination Seems Popular, Continues Through September 19
September 03, 2021 17:52 - 2 minutes - 3.05 MBPeople who have not gotten vaccinated for COVID-19 have through September 19 to get a shot and qualify for a $100 gift card offered by the state.
As EPA Prepares To Revise Lead Rule, Milwaukee Residents Make Their Voices Heard
September 02, 2021 22:01 - 4 minutes - 5.84 MBOn Thursday, EPA officials met with Milwaukee residents concerned about lead in drinking water.
COVID-19 Prevention Is On Officials' Minds As MPS Begins New School Year
September 02, 2021 21:39 - 3 minutes - 4.94 MBThursday was the start of the school year for schools on the traditional MPS calendar. It’s the first time many students have been in the classroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Prominent Wisconsin Doctor Says Enjoy Labor Day, But Use Caution Due To COVID-19
September 02, 2021 21:05 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBMore people are expected to gather for picnics, Summerfest and other events during this Labor Day weekend. Wisconsin's chief medical officer urges gathering cautiously, due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
As COVID-19 Cases Plateau, Milwaukee-Area Officials Worry About Hospitals And Schools
September 01, 2021 20:13 - 3 minutes - 4.22 MBLocal officials say new cases of COVID-19 have plateaued in recent weeks. But they say there's still cause for concern, because more Milwaukee-area kids are going back to school this week.
State Steers Federal Money To Emergency Mental Health Center Being Built In Milwaukee
September 01, 2021 19:19 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBAn emergency mental health center being built on Milwaukee's near north side is getting nearly $6 million from the federal and state governments.
Conflict Flares Over Wisconsin Wolf Management As Wildlife Groups Attempt To Stop November Hunt
September 01, 2021 16:39 - 2 minutes - 3.53 MBWildlife advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop the state’s next hunting and trapping season.
Building Buy-In For Green Jobs Seen As Path To Climate Resilience and Racial Equity In Milwaukee
August 31, 2021 20:14 - 4 minutes - 6.37 MBA local task force hopes creating green jobs and federal funding will help mitigate the impacts of climate change and address environmental justice.
How Wisconsin Resettlement Agencies Will Be Helping Afghan Refugees
August 31, 2021 16:00 - 4 minutes - 5.94 MBThe head of a local refugee resettlement organization talks about about the needs of Afghan refugees currently at Fort McCoy.
Waukesha School Board Opts Back In To Federal Free Meals Program After Backlash
August 31, 2021 14:52 - 3 minutes - 5.42 MBAfter an intense public backlash, the Waukesha School Board reversed its decision to opt out of a special federal free meals program.
Electric Vehicles Legislation Sparks Battle Between Republicans and Wisconsin Auto Dealers
August 27, 2021 14:14 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBA dispute has broken out between Republicans and some business groups over state legislation that sponsors say would make it easier to sell electric vehicles in Wisconsin.
Colectivo Workers Celebrate Vote To Unionize, Discuss Potential Bargaining Issues With Company
August 26, 2021 14:30 - 1 minute - 2.59 MBColectivo Coffee workers in Milwaukee Wednesday looked ahead to issues they’d like to discuss when they begin negotiating their first contract with the company. Workers voted 106-99 earlier this week to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
In Wisconsin, The Sport Of Musky Fishing Has Evolved To Preserve The Fish & The Environment
August 13, 2021 20:19 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBWisconsin Department of Natural Resources musky expert Jordan Weeks talks about the evolution of the sport in Wisconsin and why catch and release is important for the ecology of the state's lakes.
Wisconsin Leaders Concerned About 'Clear Surge' In COVID-19 Cases, Urge Schools To Mask Up
August 13, 2021 14:26 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBGov. Tony Evers says he’s concerned about a steady uptick in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin. The seven-day average of new, confirmed cases has increased 40% over the past week and he attributes the climb to the delta variant.
Thousands Of We Energies Customers Remain Without Power, Leading Some To Express Concern
August 13, 2021 13:24 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBWe Energies says thousands of people in its service area are still without power, and some will be without electricity until midday Saturday.
DNR Board Raises Wisconsin Wolf Kill Quota Amid Dispute Over Who Should Be On The Board
August 12, 2021 18:38 - 4 minutes - 5.98 MBThe Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved a wolf hunt for November, and it could lead to up to 300 of the animals being killed. However, the actual number may be far less than that.
Bills Reacting To Critical Race Theory Debate Under Consideration In Wisconsin
August 12, 2021 16:34 - 4 minutes - 6.16 MBWisconsin’s Republican-led Senate and Assembly education committees held a seven-hour joint hearing Wednesday on two bills related to the national debate over so-called critical race theory, which has become a catch-all term.
September Summerfest To Require Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test
August 11, 2021 18:13 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBThe September version of Summerfest is still on, but the music festival will make new demands of attendees.
Milwaukee County Officials Urge Universal Masking In Schools As Districts Make Varied Decisions
August 11, 2021 15:41 - 3 minutes - 4.72 MBMilwaukee County health officials are urging local schools to require masks for all students and staff, as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise ahead of the school year.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes GOP Election Bills, Says Two Counties Shouldn't Comply With Investigation Subpoenas
August 11, 2021 14:19 - 4 minutes - 5.86 MBGov. Tony Evers has vetoed bills passed by the state's Republican-controlled Legislature that would have imposed new restrictions on absentee ballots in the key battleground state.
U.N. Regional Climate Change Forecast For Midwest Shows Greater Risk For Extreme Flooding
August 10, 2021 14:54 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBThe latest United Nations report on climate change, for the first time, includes findings and predictions by region. A Wisconsin professor says the report predicts, with high confidence, extreme flooding for the Upper Midwest.
Young Milwaukeeans Of Color Take Control Of Their Narratives Through Portrait Project
August 06, 2021 17:30 - 4 minutes - 5.66 MBAt Walker’s Point Center for the Arts, young people in Milwaukee are using art to take control of their narratives through a new Art Start exhibition.
Even With New Eviction Moratorium, Milwaukee Housing Advocates Encourage Struggling Renters To Reach Out
August 06, 2021 15:03 - 2 minutes - 3.59 MBThis week, the Biden administration extended a ban on evictions for another 60 days. It applies to people in counties experiencing substantial or high levels of COVID-19 spread, including Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin State Fair Opens With Vaccine An Option, Along With Cream Puffs & Meat On A Stick
August 06, 2021 13:51 - 4 minutes - 6.35 MBThe Wisconsin State Fair is underway with state officials urging unvaccinated fairgoers to get a shot at an onsite COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Masks are not required to attend the fair, but a small percentage of people were wearing the facial coverings during the fair's opening day Thursday.
Wisconsin State Fair Opens With No Mask Requirement For Fairgoers, Physical Distancing Challenges
August 05, 2021 19:40 - 2 minutes - 3.41 MBAfter being shutdown in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Wisconsin State Fair begins a more, but not completely, normal 11-day run Thursday.
Milwaukee County Moves To 'High' COVID Community Transmission, Bucks Gatherings Could Be Linked To Some Cases
August 04, 2021 15:58 - 2 minutes - 3.81 MBThe CDC is now classifying Milwaukee County as "high" for COVID-19 community transmission. And, health officials say they’ve identified nearly 500 coronavirus cases statewide that could be linked to the large crowds that gathered in downtown Milwaukee to cheer on the Bucks.
Evers Criticizes Legislative Committee Vote That Could Limit UW System's Ability To Take Action Against COVID-19
August 04, 2021 14:17 - 2 minutes - 3.45 MBGov. Tony Evers is criticizing a vote Tuesday by a Republican-controlled legislative committee that could limit the University of Wisconsin System's ability to take action against COVID-19. Evers predicts the issue will go to court.
More Wisconsin Employers Say To Workers: Get The Vaccine Or Face A Weekly COVID-19 Test
August 04, 2021 13:51 - 1 minute - 2 MBMore Wisconsin employers are requiring their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and Gov. Tony Evers says he's looking at something similar for some or all state employees.
A New Month, Continued Worries In Wisconsin About COVID-19
August 03, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MBState health officials reported nearly 500 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Monday. While things are nowhere near as bad as during the COVID peak of last winter, Dr. Nasia Safdar of UW Health says she is concerned because hospitalizations are up.
Researchers Hope To Find Answers To Toxic Algae In Lake Superior Before It Becomes More Than An Occasional Nuisance
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MBToxic algae is nothing new to the Great Lakes. Just think Lake Erie and the bay of Green Bay. But now sporadic blooms have appeared in an unexpected place — Lake Superior.
Milwaukee Father-Son Duo Carries On Rich Tradition Of Latin Percussion
August 02, 2021 13:39 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBThere’s a rich tradition of Latin music in Wisconsin, including bands that have been performing for decades. In some cases, it’s a family affair, with musicians not only playing music, but passing it down through the generations — like Milwaukee father-son duo Cecil Negron and Cecilio Negron Jr.