California Wildfire Community Fights to Recover ‘Tight-Knit’ Feel [AUDIO] Posted on June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Caleb Rose Business and community leaders in Pacific Palisades and Malibu have a deep love for their small towns. It’s inspired them to lead the charge for recovery after the Palisades Fire. This story is part of a semester-long investigative reporting project into the 2025 California wildfires. It was created by an advanced reporting class in the […]
Faces of a Farmer’s Market [AUDIO] Posted on June 4, 2025July 13, 2025 by Stephanie Perez and Ivy Skarda It’s a Wednesday morning in late February, and a light ocean mist rolls over Arizona Avenue in Santa Monica. It’s the city’s weekly downtown farmers’ market, and local vendors have set up booths or tents in the street to sell their fresh produce from all over Southern California. The festivities span almost two bustling city […]
What Makes a Good Story? Storytellers Share Clues. Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by William Stauber Soik People have been telling each other stories for thousands of years, from myths to poetry to the modern novel. Bill Stauber Soik explores the world of storytelling with five experts.
Weather Forecasting and Related Careers Hit by Federal Cuts Posted on May 14, 2025January 5, 2026 by Natalie Chudzik The Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts for university research and the National Weather Service have left Atmospheric Science majors uncertain about their futures. Natalie Chudzik talks with local weather forecasters and students to learn about the impact of the cuts.
Fat Body Hotties Clothing Swap, Where Every Body Fits Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Carmella D’Acquisto A community clothing swap centering fat folks is reshaping access, style and solidarity in Milwaukee. Carmella D’Acquisto checked it out.
Uncertain Economy Adds to Graduating Seniors’ Job Stress Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Colton Pemble Graduation is coming up for seniors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition to the stress of finishing a semester, students are faced with figuring out what comes after college, with many entering an uncertain job market. Colton Pemble has the story.
The Smelt are Disappearing, But Not the Memories Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Jennifer Gregorich In the 1970s, Eugene Gregorich Sr. grew up in the peak of smelt fishing in Kewaunee, Wis. Now, he reflects on the dying sport with his daughter Jennifer Gregorich.
Viola is a Comfort in Musician’s Busy Life Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Jennifer Gregorich Lidia Perez is a musician at heart but admits it’s a struggle to balance life and making time for her beloved viola.
Admirals Lock Up 2nd Straight AHL Central Division Title Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Stephen Wielebski As the Milwaukee Admirals get ready to embark on another Calder Cup Playoff run, Stephen Wielebski attended the final Admirals regular season contest against the Chicago Wolves to gauge how the team and its fans are feeling after the Admirals clinched their second straight Central Division title on the last day of the regular season.
First Loves and Breakups: Looking Back on Relationships Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Adriana Avila Diego Avila, Erika Gilbertson and Nora Bravo look back on the first time they fell in love and how it ended up for them. Adriana Avila reports.
Assimilation Touches Diverse UWM Community Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Jonathan Joseph Assimilation is a big subject that impacts people through every stage of their lives. Jonathan Joseph spoke with students and faculty at UW-Milwaukee, to understand how deep this process goes.
Milwaukee’s Food Landscape is Infused With Culture Posted on May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 by Katherine Nguyen Katherine Nguyen looks into the Milwaukee food scene and its cultural meaning to those around her.