Threats of violence against election workers have risen in recent years. In response, election workers across Wisconsin have taken trainings to protect their physical safety.Sam Woods

Control of the Wisconsin state Legislature is up for grabs. The 61st Assembly District race might show what matters more to voters: personal connections or national political priorities.Sam Woods

Nearly 70% of the county voted for President Joe Biden in 2020, but former President Donald Trump has been competing for votes here too.Chuck Quirmbach

A pro-Palestinian coalition continues to raise concern about the lack of a ceasefire in Gaza and continued U.S. military aid to Israel. But some Harris voters look at other issues.Chuck Quirmbach

While some people are making voting plans for Election Day, Milwaukee activists are campaigning for formerly incarcerated people to have their voting rights restored.Nadya Kelly

With early voting underway and Election Day approaching, Milwaukee-area clerks share how they’re preparing for potential record turnout.Eddie Morales

Kamala Harris, Cardi B, Bill Clinton, and Kerry Washington are among those on Harris' list of visitors who have been in town over the past five days or are scheduled to visit on Friday night, Nov. 1. Donald Trump is also speaking in Milwaukee.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

A new exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum explores MPM’s history and explains why opening a new museum is essential.Eddie Morales

The names Walz, Vance, Trump and Harris are all on the visitors list this week in Wisconsin.Chuck Quirmbach

The fundraiser for Ukraine comes as many wonder what the next President of the United States will do for their beloved country.Chuck Quirmbach

The Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at Memorial Hall in Racine, Wis., and holds a roundtable at a Black-owned business.Chuck Quirmbach

Recently an unwanted guest was discovered in one of Wisconsin's must popular tourist destinations – Geneva Lake. Scientists and local groups are grappling with the first-documented invasive quagga mussels in a Wisconsin inland lake.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

And "The West Wing" cast fires up Democratic get out the early vote volunteers in Waukesha.Chuck Quirmbach

Through a new effort, called Pints and Patriotism, advocacy groups are bringing together veterans in swing states around the country, including in Wisconsin, to talk about — and advance— democracy, over beers.Maayan Silver

As the Democratic presidential nominee holds a no-media meeting with some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students, hundreds outside protest or take in the scene.Chuck Quirmbach

WUWM visited a basement workshop in Menomonee Falls and a beverage plant in Random Lake to see two of the four finalists in a statewide innovation contest.Chuck Quirmbach

We look at why the area matters, vote-wise, in this year's battle with Republicans.Chuck Quirmbach