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Milwaukee is required to have school resource officers on some campuses after a 2025 ruling. Do they make students safer?
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Shane Morris/Adobe StockWisconsin's next election is Feb. 17. Here's a guide to help people vote in Wisconsin. -
wordstockIn a nation of immigrants, why did French cookery become the preeminent cuisine of the better part of the 20th century? Chefs and experts alike weigh in as we continue our conversation from last week. Why French? -
Ben Zastrow/Stone Creek CoffeeFor this month's Milwaukee Magazine, journalist Drew Dawson spoke with local business to find out how they're navigating tariff uncertainty. -
Illustrated by Chandler Hougan/@ChandlerHougan on InstagramThe Snail Mail Stationery Market is this Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anodyne Coffee in Walker’s Point. Enjoy handcrafted stickers, posters, cards and more.
Join us on Feb. 26 at Ope! Brewing in West Allis for "Bubbler Talk" Trivia!
Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.
Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.
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How to register to vote in Wisconsin if you’re a new resident or will be out of state
Whether it’s by mail, online or in-person, there are many ways for first-time voters and new residents to register to vote.
What is and isn't allowed at the polls when you vote in person in Wisconsin
Before Wisconsin residents head to the polls, we wanted to know what is and isn’t allowed when voting in person at your polling place.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
Here's how to find WUWM stories and podcasts on NPR.org and the NPR app.
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Affordability seems to be atop the algorithm-favored words these days. Infiniti is aware and its latest QX60 is moderately priced for the luxury market. -
At some point in life, you understand that your peace, joy, and success begin with releasing what holds you back. -
Looking for a hobby to try out this new year? Give birding a try! Milwaukee Public Library recently added birding kits to its catalog of things you can check out.
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Over the past decade, Milwaukee has become a city of renters — with the majority of residents renting rather than owning their homes. There are a lot of systemic reasons for that, but a few community organizations are buying their blocks back one home at a time. -
Organizers arranged another emergency protest in Milwaukee Jan. 28, drawing over a thousand people. How does an event like this come together? -
It’s mostly apartments and offices now, but Milwaukee’s downtown Plankinton Building used to be a grand shopping arcade. -
The Sturgeon Spectacular in Fond du Lac celebrates the start of the sturgeon spearing season with winter activities. -
There are only about 120 complete sets of John James Audubon’s Birds of America in the world today, and one of them is at the Milwaukee Public Library's Richard and Lucile Krug Rare Books Room.
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