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12/23/2025

Bobby Thompson set up this fashion show because — as she tells it — when she started coming to the Milwaukee senior center about 10 years ago, seniors would be “all dressed up with no place to go.” She says they needed a place to shine.

Bobby Thompson noticed the seniors at the Washington Park center would be “all dressed up with no place to go.” So, she organized an annual fashion show.

12/23/2025

In 2025, concerns have continued to grow about Milwaukee Police’s pursuit policy. This year, there have been an average of three pursuits a day in the city, and those chases have resulted in nine fatalities. Six of those were bystanders.

Since the Milwaukee Police Department changed their pursuit policy a decade ago, the number of pursuits have skyrocketed. One nationwide analysis says that approach is incredibly costly and dangerous.

12/22/2025

Which station has more radio knowledge? Who do you think won? 👀

We wrapped up the year with a Station vs Station showdown to see which team really knows their radio knowledge best. Representing WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR is Anna Stratton (Communications Manager) vs. Radio Milwaukee’s 88Nine with Jon Adler (Assistant Program Director and on-air talent).

Jimmy hosted the matchup at WUWM, asking the questions that tested each station’s radio knowledge and know-how.

Jokes aside, public radio matters and it is worth celebrating the people behind it.
, your turn to host the next round? 📻

12/22/2025

Torrance Medley, 39, was found hanging from a tree near the Brookfield Hills Golf Course in early November. The Brookfield Police Department said there was no indication of foul play. The investigation is ongoing.

But some have questioned whether Medley’s death could have been caused by a racially-motivated crime.

There is an ongoing investigation into the hanging death of a Black man in Brookfield, a suburb west of Milwaukee.

12/22/2025

Can changes to Milwaukee's zoning code to allow accessory dwelling units, or "granny flats," help make housing more affordable?

12/22/2025

On episode four of Milwaukee Based, local book influencer and "All Ways Black" curator Cree Myles stopped by WUWM's podcast studio to discuss her influencer journey, the power of literature in today's attention economy — and what she's been reading lately.

Milwaukee book influencer Cree Myles to discuss "All Ways Black," her favorite reads of 2025 and literature's relationship to politics.

12/21/2025

Brady Street is one of Milwaukee’s most dangerous streets for traffic injuries and fatalities. City of Milwaukee Engineer Kevin Muhs shares how the city aims to change that.

Read or listen to the full story on WUWM.com

12/19/2025

American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed this year. The store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.

12/19/2025

A small stretch of Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline has been getting a lot of attention lately. But debates over private vs. public rights on the state's waterways have been going on for over a century.

12/19/2025

Federal prosecutors charged Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan with obstruction, a felony, and concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor, in April. The jury acquitted her on the concealment count, but she still faces up to five years in prison on the obstruction count.

Jurors handed down the verdict against Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on Thursday after deliberating for six hours. She faces up to five years in prison when sentenced.

12/19/2025

WUWM's culinary contributor Kyle Johnson Cherek shares a bit about the history of holiday breads — fruitcake, stollen, spiceloaf and more.

WUWM's culinary contributor Kyle Johnson Cherek shares a bit about the history of holiday breads — fruitcake, stollen, spiceloaf and more.

12/18/2025

As the holidays draw closer, you might be looking for an idea of what to give the readers in your life. Well, you've come to the right place: our annual “books to gift” list.

Book ideas for the reader in your life this holiday season.