Feature Stories

In the City of Milwaukee, at any given time there are 500 open missing person cases in Officer Jamie Sromalla’s caseload. Since becoming a police officer seven years ago, Sromalla came into the Sensitive Crime Unit in July of 2024, and ever since than she’s made an effort to help families of missing persons. “This position […]

What began as neighborhood cleanups quickly transformed into a role as an award-winning radio host and “the most requested advocate in the state of Wisconsin.” Tory Lowe magnifies community voices whose loved ones go missing and uses his platform to help find them. The story of the man inside the community and behind the microphone. […]

Young people’s mental health struggles are on the rise along with social media use. In this Media Milwaukee podcast episode, Caleb Rose explores connections between the two, looking at the joy and harm inside that ever-present phone.

More than three decades sober, Rob McCullum is interviewed by his son Jason to reflect on his early years without alcohol, his love of music, and his involvement in the fitness community.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s beloved single-person bathrooms on the third floor of the Golda Meir Library are being renovated this semester. Remembered for the giant Al Gore graffiti on the door and the arm-to-arm walls, these bathrooms will not only be enlarged, but will remain inclusive to all students. Aaron Dobbs, the library’s associate director for […]

A Wisconsin family remembers past Thanksgivings apart and is grateful that, finally, they can spend the holiday with each other and their traditions. Stephanie Perez shares the celebration.

Running food and taking orders is only a small part of a server’s job, and the job itself isn’t easy. Lauren Meehan talks to other people who have worked in the service industry, and they have advice for customers.  

Sara Santiago shares her experience as a service dog handler and reflects on her time with her furry best friend, Genevieve. She talks with her daughter, Grace.

Josh Skarda spotlights a community-oriented, volunteer-run radio station in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood.

Proud Mary isn’t a just a song, it’s a family-run fishing charter business rooted in the love of fishing and family. It all started with Jerry Dempski, a man who loved fishing like no other. Mary and Corey Dempski reflect on the spirit of Proud Mary, which continues to bring new generations closer and keep […]

From savoring sweet treats at The Pearl to the festive sights and sounds of the Rotary Lights and parades, La Crosse, Wis. transforms into a winter wonderland at holiday time. Media Milwaukee reporter Summer Fisher was there.

Adena Saigh remembers walking over to the Riverwest Co-op with her siblings and sharing a smoothie from the cafe throughout her childhood. “My dad would send us to walk over there with a little reusable glass jar,” said Saigh. “We would split one smoothie between the three of us.” Now a student at the University […]