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There are a lot of different airlines that fly in and out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport every day. But only one of them has a billion-dollar contract with ICE. What to know about Air Wisconsin.
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Talia Mdlungu/Stock AdobeA recent Marquette Law School Poll asked adults across the country how much they trust people, who they trust, and how they communicate. The results suggest trust in strangers is correlated with age. -
SAMER GHANIPublic art usually lives in museums, but at ArtBlaze you’re encouraged to interact with it. Hosted by Joy Engine, this free event transforms Milwaukee’s beaches into a space where large-scale art is meant to be explored, communal and accessible.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the August 11 primary election.
Here's what to know about what's at stake for the Dairy State during the 2026 midterm election.
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Joy Powers/WUWM"Summer Paintings" runs through November 30 at Villa Terrace. The exhibit features Milwaukee artist Jan Serr's work since the 1960s. -
Robert SimonsonCocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best drinks he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.
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Eaux Claires, the music festival, returned to Wisconsin after an eight-year hiatus. Organizers, including Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon, pulled together national artists, some with deep ties to the Chippewa Valley. -
Assembly District 24 includes the villages Menomonee Falls, Lannon and the southern half of Germantown. -
Assembly District 16 is entirely contained within the boundaries of the city of Milwaukee in central Milwaukee.
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Three culinary experts join Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Joy Powers for a roundtable discussion about the Michelin Guide in Milwaukee. -
The nonprofit teaches music to young creatives and plans to provide a safe, accessible space for people of all ages to enjoy live events. -
Almost one year after the devastating August 2025 floods, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District outlines what it’s doing to prevent flooding when future storms hit. -
Nothing has really changed on the big 3-row Lexus GX 550 SUV since it was re-introduced two model years ago. So, this review may sound a bit repetitive. -
The short answer: you can’t change your vote if you returned your ballot.
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