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As students head back to school Sept. 2, parents should check in with their kids on social media use, location tracking and screen time limits, says author of the book "Growing Up in Public."
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Susan Bence/WUWMTourists flock to Door County, Wisconsin for its fish boils and boating; but for locals the century-old baseball league is a one-of-a-kind summer tradition. -
Teran Powell/WUWMA Milwaukee teen brought the community together for a prayer event in response to violent incidents impacting youth.
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About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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Milwaukee Film’s Cinematic Sisterhood series features a screening of The Queen of My Dreams followed by a Q&A this Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Oriental Theater. -
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.
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University of Wisconsin professors need to teach four classes a semester. What does that mean for students, who may be facing tuition hikes? -
GV70’s elegant and sophisticated styling assures potential buyers that this is a top shelf SUV. -
Athletes came to Hayward, Wisconsin this July from 16 states and seven countries, to chop, saw, throw axes, log roll, sprint across floating logs and speed climb poles. -
David Zurick's new book "The Third Coast: America's Great Lakes Shoreline" highlights the cultural & natural landscapes of the Great Lakes, where he grew up. -
Candidates hoping to lead Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness & Safety participated in public forums to lay out their experience and answer residents’ questions.
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