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Milwaukee County Zoo
As the weather becomes more unpredictable in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee County Zoo is adapting.
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Mark Savage/Savage On WheelsMark Savage reviews the 2025 Volkswagen Taos SEL, a small crossover that seems roomier inside than many of its competitors. -
Manfred Olson Planetarium/UW-MilwaukeeOn Sept. 24, UWM Planetarium will explore Guatemala's night sky, history and culture. "A Night in Guatemala" will also feature a short film by UWM Film instructor Renato Umali.
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About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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MKE Roots is a program designed to spark an interest in local history within Milwaukee-area teachers. The Trump administration cut its funding, signaling its desire to focus on commemorating the Declaration of Independence. -
Chapped Lips play three songs in the Lake Effect studio. You can also catch them at Bay View Bash this Sept. 20. They play the Rushmor Records stage at 7:30 p.m. -
Each Thursday on "Sources & Methods," host Mary Louise Kelly and a team of NPR correspondents will discuss the biggest national security news of the week. -
A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) would require cable companies to provide their customers with in-state programming.
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Milwaukee County's Nick Tomaro shares what cooling centers are available when you need to beat the heat, and how local government's response to heat emergencies has changed over time. -
Milwaukee Brewers and George Webb fans' dreams came true earlier this month when the Brew Crew hit 12 straight wins and triggered free burgers from the diner chain. -
A UW-Milwaukee kinesiology professor offers some helpful tips for exercising in the summer heat. -
The director of the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission shares some tips on how to keep your pets safe in the summer heat. -
Did you know there’s treasure hiding in plain sight at Milwaukee’s beaches? Beach glass is broken glass that has been smoothed and frosted over time by tumbling in the freshwater waves and sand.
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