Maayan Silver
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WUWM
The federal government has been shut down for about two weeks. This week’s Capitol Notes digs into the politics behind it and the potential effects in Wisconsin.
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Eddie Morales/WUWMYemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them, starting with Haraz Coffee House on the east side. -
Mark SavageThe 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade pairs sleek new styling with 44 miles of electric range, blending sporty design, comfort and Toyota’s hallmark efficiency.
About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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Fat Body Hotties is a Milwaukee collective that regularly hosts free clothing swaps for fat folks. Since 2023, the group has built a welcoming community through its inclusive and accessible events. -
The documentary 'No Packers, No Life' comes to Wisconsin theaters in mid October. WUWM talks to a filmmaker and some of the Japanese Packers fans. -
The Milwaukee Comedy Festival runs Oct. 7–12, featuring stand-up shows across the city with headliners like Patton Oswalt and other national and local comics. -
Over 800 people have removed themselves from the Wisconsin organ donor registry this year. A transplant surgeon and the president of organ donation at Versiti Wisconsin weigh in.
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Wisconsin is the third best state for cycling, behind only New York and Alaska, according to People For Bikes' City Rankings report. The report shows that Milwaukee's bike accessibility has increased by over 50% since 2018. -
A hotly-debated reroute of a portion of a gas and oil line in northern Wisconsin is seeing its day in court. -
A Milwaukee-based security company is working to increase access to firearms education in the Black community. -
Wisconsin's minimum wage is currently at $7.25 per hour, the federal minimum. A coalition of labor and progressive groups are campaigning for a boost to $20 per hour. -
What do we need to know about a presidential disaster declaration? Why Trump's National Guard troop-ire may not hit Milwaukee, and more on this week's Capitol Notes.
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