Co-written by Milwaukee native Bri LeRose, "The People's Joker" is heavily based on the director, co-writer and lead actor Vera Drew’s life and relationship with queerness and comedy.

JoAnne Potter started college in 1969, but never finished. Now, 55 years later, she’s graduating from UWM with a bachelor’s degree.

There's a history of harm being done to marginalized students at UW-Madison, but there's a just-as-long history of students protesting and calling for a more inclusive campus. The 'Sifting and Reckoning' project archives those student-led movements.

From Milwaukee to Green Bay, immigrant workers to nurses, these local organizers are building the current day labor movement in Wisconsin.

Whether you’re switching to a spring wardrobe, finally clearing out the pantry or just have a mountain of unopened mail to clear through … decluttering might seem like a never-ending cycle. But it doesn’t have to be.

Since 2014, Black Lens has worked to bring films and documentaries to the festival that spotlight emerging and established Black storytellers.

To celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week, The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project created a free lesbian history exhibit as well as hosting other events in the Milwaukee area.

In 1970, an environmental movement unfolded and it resulted in calls for action. We meet several people who were part of what would be a pivotal environmental event.

"Lady Like" takes an intimate look at Lady Camden’s life as she learns to navigate the glitz and unglamorous moments that come with newfound fame while coming to terms with the troubling childhood experiences she left behind in London.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson is starting his second term and first full term as mayor, after winning the special election in 2022 after former Mayor Tom Barrett's resignation and serving a two-year term. Here are his plans moving forward.

Seven years ago, Wisconsin brokered a deal with Foxconn — one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing companies. But Foxconn hasn’t come close to the promised jobs or investment. Now, Microsoft is promising a new deal. Will this be any different?

The documentary “No One Asked You” highlights a unique approach to activism in the fight for abortion rights — humor.

Agriculture officials have detected avian influenza in dairy herds across the country. No cases have been confirmed in Wisconsin and state officials hope to keep it that way.

Beloit’s network of air monitors was born of a grassroots effort to connect the dots between planet-warming fossil fuels and the community’s health.

After closing his restaurant, Lao chef Alex Hanesakda returns to pop-up kitchens with purpose — and a new smoker.

Starting on April 11, the Milwaukee Film Festival is returning to local screens for its 16th year. It features 300 films from local, national, and international filmmakers that show off a wide array of topics and formats for 15 days.

WUWM hosted its first voter roundtable with five Milwaukee-area residents to take the temperature on how people are feeling in this crucial swing state ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

The American Ornithological Society promised last November to rename all birds with English names, along with any other bird names deemed offensive and exclusionary. That includes birds like Cooper’s hawk, Wilson’s warbler, Franklin’s gull, and dozens more.

WUWM's Xcaret Nuñez, Nadya Kelly and Maayan Silver sat down to discuss the songs sung by women that make them feel like they could move mountains, and a lot of WUWM staff also chimed in.

Packing for a move can be complicated. Now think about what it would be like to move an entire museum, with its fragile and sometimes ancient artifacts. That’s what’s happening at the Milwaukee Public Museum as it prepares to move to its new location in 2027.