Marcy Lichterman
Some people don't give up easily, including Village of Shorewood resident Paul Florsheim. He thinks everyone has the right to enjoy Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Here's where his case stands.
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Photo provided by Wayne HsiungOver the past few months, animal activists have repeatedly broken into a Wisconsin dog breeding farm and testing facility. The story has gone viral for not just the video footage from the break-ins, but also because of conversations about animal testing in the state. -
Susan Bence/WUWMTwo weeks ago, destructive winds tore through the Milwaukee area — taking down trees, including mature ones. Arborists aren’t just cleaning up, they’re working to make our tree canopy more resilient.
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Natural Resources Foundation of WisconsinFat Bird Week is a week-long, bracket-style voting competition where 8 native, chunky birds go head-to-head in the hopes of being crowned the Wisconsin Fat Bird Week winner. -
Morry Gash/APThere were small numbers of ballots that didn't get counted after the spring election in Wisconsin. Several voters even sued. What's the message for clerks and voters alike?
Data centers are large facilities filled with computer servers that power the internet and everyday digital services and their rapid growth is sparking debate nationwide.
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Earlier this year, the Milwaukee Police started using drones as first responders. While proponents say the tech has useful applications, critics are concerned it can be used for surveillance and potentially paired with facial recognition technology. -
On Nov. 3, Wisconsin voters can expect a ballot question about diversity, equity and inclusion. If passed, it would amend the state constitution. -
Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best drinks he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.
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La Revo Books hosted a book study in February on “Defectors” by journalist and author Paola Ramos. Community members came to together to understand why some Latinos are leaning towards alt-right ideology. -
The MMDI a digital archive of maritime music groups, songs and live performances. -
Tom Oberhaus is the co-operator of Cozy Nook Farm in Waukesha County. He shares what he's planting this spring and the effects of the war in Iran, federal aid for farmers and Farm Bill debates. -
It's the 140th anniversary of the Bay View Massacre, the deadliest labor dispute in Wisconsin history. Lake Effect’s Joy Powers went to the memorial of the event and recorded scenes from the reenactment of what happened that day in May. -
A lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court seeks to ban medication abortion pills prescribed via telehealth. Wisconsin providers currently can't prescribe medication abortion pills using telehealth. But women here can still get the pills from providers in other states.
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