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MATC fired four staff in its multicultural department after threats of investigation by the Department of Education this summer.
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Lexey Swall/Getty ImagesA recent report by ProPublica has found that the Department of Homeland Security and ICE has detained more than 170 U.S. citizens in their immigration crackdowns. Here's who has been swept up and what this means for constitutional rights across the nation. -
University of Pennsylvania: Marian Anderson Collection of Photographs/University of Pennsylvania: Marian Anderson Collection of PhotographsOn this Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Teran Powell looks into this question: Did Marian Anderson ever visit and sing in Milwaukee? If so, where did she stay, as individuals who were Black were not allowed to stay in hotels in the past.
Here's what caused the recent broadcast and stream outages.
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As it stands, Milwaukee County's budget includes cuts to bus services, Sheriff's Office expenditure increases, a capital investment backlog and rising property tax rates. -
Every year, people around the world gather for an event called Wave of Light to honor infant and pregnancy loss, including in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -
Over 800 Milwaukee-area residents shared concerns about public safety and poor living conditions at Common Ground's 2025 fall assembly. -
Port Washington leaders and residents debate a proposed data center as communities across Wisconsin weigh the economic and environmental impact of tech expansion.
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The event takes planetarium guests on a halloween-themed indoor stargazing journey through the spookiest parts of space on Fridays this October. -
A new report from the Alliance for the Great Lakes finds agricultural runoff is driving nitrate contamination in Wisconsin’s drinking water. -
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.
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