Jimmy Gutierrez
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WUWM
Earlier this month, the federal government approved FEMA assistance funding for residents of southeast Wisconsin impacted by last month's historic flooding. Here’s what you need to know about how to apply for relief.
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Samia Saeed/WUWMWhere are the Black farmers? This is what artist James Shields asked himself, before setting across the country to find them. After touring the South and Northeast, he's traveling the Midwest this summer. -
Abraham Troen/Just Sing"Just Sing" is a new documentary screening at Milwaukee Film’s Dialogues Documentary Festival this week. The film explores the coming-of-age story of an elite a cappella group competing to win a sixth national title.
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Families and businesses continue to grapple with the aftermath of last month’s thousand-year storm. A project in the 30th Street Corridor on Milwaukee’s northwest side is under construction. When complete, the stormwater basin will be able to hold 30 million gallons of water. -
A month after Wisconsin’s historic floods, residents are trying to rebuild their homes and businesses the best they can. President Donald Trump has approved federal funds to help the state recover. -
Fall migration is here, and among the birds migrating to warmer climates from Wisconsin are Chimney Swifts. The small, fast-flying birds are known for the tornado-like dance they perform in the sky. -
Mark Savage review's the Genesis GV70 — a right-sized luxury SUV for retirees, or small families with extra spending cash and high-end sensibilities.
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As summer comes to an end, we’re taking one last trip to the beach: Schoolhouse Beach in Door County. We learn why it's unique. -
Shea Garden is easy to overlook, but it contains the story of how neighbors, students, and artists transformed a public nuisance into a place of peace – and passed it onto a new generation. -
Dr. Brenda Cassellius started her first full school year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools this week. Here's what she thinks the year will bring and what will improve. -
Wisconsin's first name, image and likeness deal (NIL) went to a female lacrosse player at the University School of Milwaukee. Here's what she'll be selling. -
The life of a paletero, or street vendor, can be long and tiring. It can also be rewarding. And dangerous. This is the story of one local paletero about what the job is like and his journey to Milwaukee.
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