Eddie Morales
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WUWM
A historical marker used to recognize one of the last remaining Native American burial mounds in Milwaukee County. For "Bubbler Talk," we learn why it was removed and what's next for the sacred burial site.
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Emily Files/WUWMMilwaukee Public Schools will not hire new international teachers after the Trump administration made changes to the H-1B visa program. -
niyazz/Stock AdobeWith incumbent Gov. Tony Evers not running for reelection, it's a wide open field.
About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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"Birds and Blooms’" is local artist Ben Tyjeski’s first-ever art exhibition. His tile art is on display at the Grove Gallery in Walker’s Point until Oct. 18. -
It’s the height of the growing season with many plants in full abundance, including leafy greens. We head to Alice's Garden Urban Farm to learn how to make the most of autumn greens. -
Interstate Park hugs the western border of the state with Minnesota. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway runs through the park, creating stunning views of steep rock cliffs. The park’s unique features offer a variety of recreational opportunities all in one place.
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The first inaugural Sheboygan Film Festival, running Oct. 2-5, features over 80 films from 22 countries.
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Dannette Justus joins Lake Effect’s Joy Powers to share one of her favorite books about an important topic: names. -
The Driftless Region is full of meandering streams and rivers with cold, spring-fed water pushing through the rocks — making it one of the best trout-fishing habitats in the country. Trout season runs through Oct. 15 with some of the best fishing conditions in the fall making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the Driftless. -
A sophomore in college, Milwaukee native Jariel Ramos has set a goal of running for political office as soon as he can. The advocate for climate action and environmental justice says we need people doing the work. -
Following the initial damage assessments, Gov. Evers has requested President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration. -
A UW-Madison risk and insurance professor offers some helpful tips for navigating flood insurance issues.
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