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09/10/2026

Steampunk is a subculture where people express themselves through Victorian-era costumes with a science fiction twist. For Bubbler Talk, we’ll learn about how southeastern Wisconsin is a major steampunk hub. Read more at WUWM.com.

09/10/2026

Milwaukee Public Schools and the Waukesha School District don't have air conditioning in many schools. As climate change brings heat waves, Milwaukee cancels school and kids can't learn.

09/10/2026

A Shorewood resident has won his battle over a trespassing ticket that he was issued for walking on the beach.

A circuit judge ruled Paul Florsheim could not be ticketed for walking the Lake Michigan shoreline beyond Shorewood’s public beach. But Wisconsin still lacks a clear policy on the public’s right to enjoy the Great Lake shores.

09/09/2026

Evers is not running for a third term, which means he has just a few months left in office. How did he shape Wisconsin?

09/09/2026

The Milwaukee International Short Film Festival (MSFF) is back Sept. 11-12 at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater. After 28 years, MSFF is the city’s longest running film festival honoring local filmmaking – and it will “most likely” be the last, says MSFF Founder and Director Ross Bigley, who is moving into semi-retirement.

After 28 years, MSFF is the city’s longest running film festival honoring local filmmaking. This will “most likely” be its last year, the festival director says.

09/09/2026

It’s been 24 years since Asian carp were found in the upper Illinois River.

Ever since, scientists and environmental groups have been pushing for a way to stop the voracious invasive fish from penetrating Lake Michigan.

Twenty-four years ago, Asian carp were found in the upper Illinois River. Ever since, scientists and environmental groups have been pushing for a way to stop the voracious invasive fish from penetrating Lake Michigan.

09/09/2026

Power is up for grabs in Wisconsin. This season of Swing State of the Union explores the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide.

From data centers to education funding, each episode in Season 3 shares stories from swing districts across Wisconsin, examining the political offices that have the power to influence and make change.

The first episode drops September 16, 2026. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

09/09/2026

Libraries are usually considered a silent "third space" in the community. But recently the Grand Rotunda of the Central Library in Milwaukee doubled as a concert venue.

The Milwaukee Public Library hosted a concert late last week to celebrate music — and to encourage youth to sign up for a library card.

09/08/2026

With the measles outbreak in Wisconsin at 144 cases as of Sept. 8, state public health officials are urging people to get vaccinated. Of all the confirmed cases statewide, all but one of those sickened are unvaccinated and four of the cases led to hospitalization.

New research shows that a commonly used measles antibody test may incorrectly suggest that previously vaccinated adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not protected against the disease. Dr. Freddy Caldera, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Pub...