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Milwaukee, WI

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Milwaukee PR

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News from WUWM

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English


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'As they live, we live:' Protecting the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee’s waters

6/4/2025
A group called the Sturgeon Protectors is welcoming the sturgeon returning to Milwaukee waterways.

Duration:00:04:02

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What to know about the Milwaukee teacher's aide facing deportation

6/3/2025
In Milwaukee, there hasn’t been a more public fight against deportation efforts than that of Yessenia Ruano. The mother of two, and MPS teacher’s aide, faces deportation June 3.

Duration:00:04:40

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Critics question possible Point Beach Nuclear Plant license extension, despite favorable NRC ruling

6/2/2025
Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff have decided on a preliminary basis that there would be no adverse environmental impact if the power plant would run until it's 80.

Duration:00:04:49

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Report examines state of Milwaukee County's youth justice system

5/30/2025
A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum examines the state of Milwaukee County’s youth justice system, comparing data from before and after the COVID pandemic.

Duration:00:04:40

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Head Start is a 'lifeline' for children across Wisconsin. What happens if Trump cuts it?

5/29/2025
Head Start provides early childhood care for students living at or below the poverty line. Such services make it possible for their parents to work.

Duration:00:04:31

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Women’s U.S. Open golf tourney comes to suburban Milwaukee as game attracts more female players

5/28/2025
Golf is seeing a surge in popularity among young women.

Duration:00:04:19

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We Energies natural gas plants approved by Public Service Commission

5/27/2025
The power plants have faced heavy public criticism leading up to the decision.

Duration:00:03:07

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'It just makes no sense': 180 jobs at MPS cut or moved in superintendent's overhaul

5/22/2025
Two phases of restructuring are angering teachers' union members and concerning parents. While many agree MPS needs radical change, there's not agreement on how to get there.

Duration:00:04:28

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A neo-Nazi group is leaving flyers in southeastern Wisconsin communities

5/21/2025
Racist flyers produced by a neo-Nazi group known as the Aryan Freedom Network are being spread across counties in southeastern Wisconsin.

Duration:00:04:39

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Old World Wisconsin opens historic Wittnebel's Tavern

5/20/2025
The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin recently opened the historic Wittnebel's Tavern, established in 1906. The building has been relocated and restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.

Duration:00:04:27

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Major public pushback on state bills requiring Sheriff departments to work with ICE

5/19/2025
Last week was the first public hearing for a Wisconsin bill that would force local sheriff’s departments to work with and assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Duration:00:02:26

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Carvd N Stone's positive news content is elevated through new Amazon partnership

5/16/2025
"Carvd N Stone," a Black and woman-owned media company in Milwaukee, has launched a story telling series with Amazon.

Duration:00:04:14

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'Journal Sentinel' reporting finds MPS fails to act on teacher exit surveys

5/15/2025
A review of nearly 900 exit surveys from MPS employees who left their jobs found common threads. But the school district doesn't analyze or learn from exit reviews.

Duration:00:04:55

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Revisiting the Prohibition Era in Wisconsin

5/13/2025
Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Wittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.

Duration:00:04:36

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Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee's immigration history

5/12/2025
Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn't always been a warm welcome. Here's a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

Duration:00:04:38

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Museum exhibition traces the 60+ years legacy of a thriving Black-led Little League in Milwaukee

5/9/2025
The exhibition, “Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League” explores the history of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League baseball team in Milwaukee.

Duration:00:04:45

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'Frozen in time': Exploring Black Point Estate's layered history

5/7/2025
Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Whittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.

Duration:00:04:48

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May Day brings community groups and advocates together to defend immigrant and worker rights

5/2/2025
May 1 signals International Workers Day. In Milwaukee, hundreds gathered to advocate for worker and immigrant rights.

Duration:00:03:57

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Gardening in Milwaukee: It doesn't have to be fancy

5/1/2025
Beginning your own garden can often be an overwhelming experience, but we break down how to make the hobby more approachable for new growers.

Duration:00:04:03

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Local crisis nursery helps keep kids safe as caregivers handle life’s challenges

5/1/2025
The La Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center has been a haven for children when their families are in crisis for more than 30 years.

Duration:00:04:23