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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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Ian Sane/FlickrKatie Gnau recently moved to Shorewood from Chicago. And when her daughter came home from school one day, Katie noticed she had picked up a new word for a… -
Wikipedia CommonsEarlier 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.
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Bruno Postigo/Stock AdobeCocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best drinks he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently. -
Valeria Navarro Villegas/WUWMLa 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.
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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On April 21, longtime "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" political watchdog columnist Daniel Bice died from complications due to cancer. Reporter Mary Spicuzza joined WUWM’s Eddie Morales to share stories about Bice and to discuss the impact of his work. -
After a week in the new Outback Limited XT I’ve got to say it’s so much nicer than our older model that we may just overlook the new look. -
The Milwaukee Common Council officially recognized the last week of April as Youth Victory Over Violence week, thanks to a charge led by youth to promote nonviolence and mental health.
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The Milwaukee County program Growing Connections offers gardening programming to those with dementia and their caretakers. -
A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum finds that school referendums and the ability to pass them is creating disparities in school district funding. -
Twenty years since the first national "Day Without Immigrants," people are still marching and demanding to have citizenship for all, an economy for all and to abolish ICE. -
After weeks of speculation, a whistleblower stepped forward Thursday evening. Former senior Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District official shares concerns about how Milwaukee’s wastewater treatment plants are managed. -
Changes are coming to how Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works collects leaves and cleans streets in the wake of recent flooding.
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