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.

The April 2 election ballot includes Milwaukee city attorney, the chief legal counsel for city government. Here's an interview with candidate state Rep. Evan Goyke and a non-interview with incumbent City Attorney Tearman Spencer.

Climate change is eroding the ways and wonders of winter life, which have shaped the identities of generations of Wisconsinites. During the state's warmest winter on record, the season's devotees found ways to make the most of the weird weather.

Whether it’s by mail, online or in-person, there are many ways for first-time voters and new residents to register to vote for the upcoming spring election. But some deadlines are coming up fast — people have until this Wednesday, March 13, to register to vote by mail or online.

Wisconsin is emerging from its warmest winter since recordkeeping began in 1895. This news underscores the fact that climate change is impacting our world. Farmers have always dealt with the whims of weather. Now, they’re working on adaptation strategies.

This Spring Election, Milwaukeeans will have a chance to vote for the next city comptroller. The comptroller is the city’s chief financial officer and serves a four-year term.

Maayan Schechter and Maayan Silver don't just have the same unusual first name (uncommon in the United States), but they're also both public radio reporters covering politics. Of course, they had to meet.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime explores the fictional life of a female stand-up comedian in the late 1950s. But while Midge Maisel is fictional, the character is rooted in the real-life history of female Jewish comedians who made their way to the top of the comedy scene despite many obstacles.