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WUWM analyzes the politics and the legal issues in the federal criminal trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. Her trial begins Monday, Dec. 15.
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Teran Powell/WUWMFor those in southeast Wisconsin who are looking for basic needs like food, housing, clothing or transportation, IMPACT 211 is built to connect them to resources. The call data IMPACT receives can give a glimpse into the health of the area's social safety net. -
Susan Bence/WUWMRobin Greenfield is two months into a year-long quest to live on food he’s foraged. He hopes to inspire others to think about how our day-to-day decisions impact the world we share.
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“Black Nativity” is Langston Hughes’ musical adaptation of the Nativity story. The production returns to the Milwaukee stage for its 10th year. -
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is about to settle a lawsuit in a PFAS contamination case in northeastern Wisconsin. Affected residents wonder if the settlement will lead to PFAS-free drinking water. -
With the recent federal government shutdown, many Milwaukeeans were wondering about the future of their FoodShare benefits. A group of women started pairing people in need with people who could help.
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When a crime is committed against someone without legal status in the U.S., it can open a pathway to a green card for the victim. But it comes at the cost of proving your abuse. -
Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month. -
Communities throughout the U.S. are grappling with an affordable housing crisis. Milwaukee officials hope a new affordable housing development will make a difference. -
For episode three of "Milwaukee Based," Twitch streamer/Sirius XM host The Yellow Button, stopped by to discuss her indie influencer journey and today's music landscape. -
Democrats are bringing a new argument in their challenges to congressional lines in Wisconsin. Will it change anything before the 2026 midterms?
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