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A 14-year employee at the Jones Island wastewater treatment facility shared concerns about the treatment of equipment and people there. It's the second whistleblower to speak out publicly about Veolia, the company that manages Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment.
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Courtesy Terese AgnewIt was like something out of a fairy tale. One day in the fall of 1985, a green and gold dragon appeared on Milwaukee’s East Side. -
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Erik Karits/UnsplashWarmer spring weather is prompting ticks to show up earlier than in previous years. Here’s how to stay safe as you head outside this tick season. -
Maayan Silver/WUWMMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly half of inmates being held in jails across the country have been told that they have had a mental disorder, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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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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Fat 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. -
There 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? -
A twin-turbo unit like the V6 in Nissan’s upgraded Armada, the flagship of Nissan’s fleet adds power, but better gas mileage? Yes.
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Data centers — their size and tremendous need of energy — are top of mind for many people. That includes in Beaver Dam, 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Meta's new 700,000 square foot data center campus. Thursday, state regulators OK'd Alliant Energy's contract to provide its energy needs. -
Milwaukee's new curfew for downtown food trucks is angering business owners, who say the curfew won't curb gun violence and instead punishes small businesses. -
The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee runs eviction sealing clinics where renters come to see if they can get their names sealed from eviction cases. -
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.
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