Jimmy Gutierrez
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WUWM
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'Lumberjills' chip away at Paul Bunyan stereotypes at the 65th annual Lumberjack Championship, with more women than ever before competing in the Hayward, Wisconsin, event. -
In April, Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on a federal obstruction charge. The FBI handcuffed her at the courthouse and posted it on social media. This week she was set to start her trial, but it’s been delayed. Here's what you need to know about her case and the precedent it could set. -
The initiative is working to increase access to perinatal mental health care through peer support, resource brokering and advocacy. -
Antoine Carter speaks about gardening, public art, philanthropy and his plan to build apartment buildings on vacant lots near Milwaukee’s Moody Park.
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Father and son duo Tyrone and Corey Daniels have rarely, if ever, missed a Juneteenth festival in Milwaukee. And this year, they'll celebrate together again. -
WUWM’s astronomy contributor Jean Creighton explains one of the most significant days on the astronomical calendar, the summer solstice. -
The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also Wisconsin’s state bird? -
A 40-year tradition brings people to Madison's capitol square to enjoy food, friends and an array of music. -
The Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition is visiting Milwaukee to collect oral histories of the states boarding school survivors.
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