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Learn about meteors at Manfred Olson Planetarium's July 'Shooting Stars' program

You can catch the Planetarium's "Shooting Stars" program on Fridays this month, starting July 10.

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Radio Milwaukee's Summerfest 2026 Picks: July 2-4

Radio Milwaukee's Dori Zori and Erin Wolf share Summerfest recommendations for the third and final weekend of the festival.

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What to know about ICE activities in Milwaukee and how to stay safe

This week, Milwaukee has seen a huge increase in ICE arrests, which has led to a lot of fear about what’s going on and how to stay safe. A local immigration attorney shares what to know.

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Tips for staying safe during extreme heat in Milwaukee area

Milwaukee County is under an extreme heat warning until 7 p.m. July 1. Here are resources to help you stay safe.

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Giannis 'very conflicted during this process': Former Bucks commentator Jim Paschke talks trade

Milwaukee Bucks fans are still processing the team’s trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Former Bucks commentator Jim Paschke shares why he’s grateful for what both players brought to the...

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Old World Wisconsin to celebrate 50th anniversary

For 50 years, Old World Wisconsin has been immersing visitors in the history of our state. The 600 acre site gives visitors a look into the daily lives of Wisconsin’s 19th century immigrants.

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A goodbye to the Estate, a cherished Milwaukee jazz venue

A much-loved Milwaukee jazz venue shut its doors Sunday, June 28, 2026. Several musicians in the city pay tribute.

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Groundswell of concern among neighbors of proposed Milwaukee Midtown data center

On June 29, a City of Milwaukee committee is slated to consider a small but controversial data center. It would be located at a vacant Walmart near 60th and West Capitol Drive.

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We remember the Great Oconto Frog Invasion

In July 1952, Oconto, WI was overrun with an estimated 175 million frogs, as residents reported the amphibians covering windows, lawns and roads all summer. More than 70 years later, you'd never know ...

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Radio Milwaukee's Summerfest 2026 Picks: June 25-27

Radio Milwaukee's Element Everest-Blanks and Jon Adler share Summerfest recommendations for the opening weekend of the festival.

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A cheat sheet for the 2026 Wisconsin midterms

Here's what to know about what's at stake for the Dairy State during the 2026 midterm election.

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Can apprentices solve teacher shortage? Wisconsin Watch reports on 'stalling' program

Wisconsin's teacher apprentice program can help with shortages. But reporting from Wisconsin Watch's Miranda Dunlap finds the program is stalling out.

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The bus ride to Indiana to protest the ICE arrest of Milwaukee's Salah Sarsour

A coalition of Jewish organizations organized a bus trip to Clay County Jail in Indiana, where Milwaukee area Muslim leader Salah Sarsour was being held after he was detained by immigration enforcemen...

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'Living river' to float through Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade

Something unique is in store for folks planning to take in Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade Friday. They’ll experience a 30-foot-long “living river.” It’s the creation of Milwaukee Water Commons and lots...

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Wisconsin-made film 'Winter Hymns' will make its Milwaukee premiere June 20

“Winter Hymns” is a Wisconsin-made film about a day in the life of a palliative care doctor, written and directed by Nathan Deming.

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Survey finds kids are staying home from childcare due to ICE enforcement fears

A survey of low-cost childcare provider Head Start shows that families are keeping their children home as ICE enforcement ramps up. Kids who come to childcare are acting out and showing signs of stres...

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A look at what got Milwaukee's Oak City Amaretto a Good Food Awards nomination

This year, a former Navy pilot in Milwaukee has turned his grandmother’s recipe for amaretto into a finalist for a Good Food Award.

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Chirp Chat: Learning about the joys of birding by ear

Birding by ear is a skill that vision and non-vision-impaired folks can learn to help them identify birds.

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New Wisconsin nonprofit aims to eliminate stigma around eating disorders & cultivate better care

The Wisconsin Eating Disorder Education and Community Foundation (WEDECA) is a new nonprofit working to eliminate the stigma around eating disorders and cultivate a culture of awareness to help people...

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The Milwaukee Socialists: Mayor Emil Seidel and working fast politics

In 1910 the Milwaukee Socialists won a trifecta in government. They were in power of the mayor's office, the Common Council and the County Board. But they had to work quickly if they were going to ach...

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New 'Wishbone' documentary highlights the joy and play of creating the beloved PBS series

Wishbone was a beloved PBS series that introduced classic literature to an entire generation of kids through the eyes of a Jack Russel terrier. A new heartfelt documentary, What's the Story, Wishbone?...

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'Complete silence' from public officials: Muslims speak out against growing Islamophobia

Last week’s shooting in San Diego at an Islamic center is being investigated as a hate crime. Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, local leaders gathered and spoke out.

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Artemis II mission is the 'right message for the moment,' says UWM planetarium director

The mission saw various firsts: the first person of color, the first woman and the first Canadian to travel around the moon.

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Wisconsin Humane Society shares updates on the Ridgeln rescue beagles

Ridgelan Farms gained national attention when activists broke in to free beagles from animal testing. Now, there's a national effort to rehome 1,500 rescued beagles.

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Will MPS approve its $1.59B budget and job cuts? Here's what to know

Milwaukee Public Schools leaders will vote this week on a 2026 budget that includes cutting assistant principal positions and adding teachers.

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A chat with the head of JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa

Sarah Levin, executive director of JIMENA, is a guest lecturer Wednesday, May 27 at the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee.

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Heal the Hood Block Party and Resource Fair maintains mission to serve community in every capacity

Milwaukee’s annual Heal the Hood Block Party & Resource Fair returns May 30. Organizers behind this year’s event are stressing the importance of groups collaborating to best serve the community.

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Meet MPS’s first a cappella team to compete in the real-life ‘Pitch Perfect’ competition

King’s Chord is Rufus King High School’s a cappella group. They’re the first Milwaukee Public School to compete in the International Championship of High School A Cappella, the competition that inspir...

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See all 15 crane species right here in Wisconsin

The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 crane species.

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