A new exhibition at Jewish Museum Milwaukee sheds light on the history of scrap recycling.

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Jewish Museum Milwaukee sheds light on significance of Jewish peddlers

The latest round of statewide standardized testing shows major declines in English and math proficiency. But the data isn’t complete, because many students didn’t take the tests during the pandemic-disrupted school year.

Wisconsin standardized test scores drop, but lower participation makes comparisons difficult

Billions more in federal money could be flowing into engineering, research and development at universities in Wisconsin and elsewhere.

Milwaukee engineering school leaders say more federal money for innovation and research might help Wisconsin

89.7 WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR is partnering with APM’s mental health initiative for a free, virtual Well Beings Tour event October 20 at 7:00 pm. Join us for Call to Mind Live: Youth Incarceration and Mental Health. You can find a link and register at WUWM.com or on our Facebook page.

Youth prisons are still open but mental health challenges continue

The city of Racine will be the first in Southeastern Wisconsin to experiment with vehicles that can be operated without a driver.

Driverless vehicle experiment underway in 'Smart City' of Racine

The co-founder of several art collectives shares how her creative life has evolved during the time of COVID, and explains how her experience might help others, for our series “Pandemic Reflections.”

Milwaukee artist says be patient — creativity will come, amid pandemic

There are indications in Wisconsin of some early diversity among buyers of electric vehicles and gas-electric hybrids.

Electric vehicles begin to win over more diverse customers in Wisconsin

Enrollment in Wisconsin’s public schools has not rebounded after a sharp decline in 2020.

Wisconsin public school enrollment hasn’t rebounded from last year’s steep decline

Efforts are stepping up to help low-income people who are facing eviction get access to legal representation.

Low-income people who are facing eviction in Milwaukee County gain more access to free legal help

From little donuts to huge cranes and mining shovels, it's the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.

A huge crane and a little donut are among the finalists in 'Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin' contest

Efforts to prevent violence and support crime victims in Milwaukee and Wisconsin will soon be getting a $45 million dollar boost from the state’s American Rescue Plan Act funds.

$45 million of Wisconsin's American Rescue Plan Act funds designated for violence prevention and victim support

A Wisconsin craft brewery owner is funding lawsuits against two school districts – Waukesha and Fall Creek – that aren’t requiring masks.

Brewery owner aims for class action lawsuit against all Wisconsin school districts not requiring masks

North Division High School has joined more than two dozen MPS schools bringing outdoor education and rainwater management systems to life in schoolyards that were formerly covered with asphalt.

Milwaukee's North Division High School creates 'green' schoolyard with storm water management

The Milwaukee Brewers are done for the year, but vow to be ready for the 2022 baseball season.

Milwaukee Brewers look to next year — again — after losing series to Atlanta Braves

Wisconsin geologist Joanne Kluessendorf is being remembered as a researcher, educator and nurturer of next-generation scientists.