Chuck Quirmbach
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WUWM
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.
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Douglas KirklandFor Herbie Hancock, improvisation is an important part of daily life that goes far beyond the world of jazz.
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alexkich/Stock AdobeEvery year, people around the world gather for an event called Wave of Light to honor infant and pregnancy loss, including in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here's what caused the recent broadcast and stream outages.
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Louisville-based GoodMaps, hatched at the American Printing House for the Blind, provides turn-by-turn directions in train stations, airports and other indoor spaces. -
An all-girls Catholic High School opened on Milwaukee's northwest side in 1965. Six years later, it shut down. What happened? -
MPL's Archives & Special Collections department is home to a wide range of primary documents that highlight the spooky side of Milwaukee history. -
WUWM is exploring how the economy is impacting Wisconsinites with different financial concerns. We visit a dairy farmer who sells pumpkins to supplement his business.
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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. -
The 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade pairs sleek new styling with 44 miles of electric range, blending sporty design, comfort and Toyota’s hallmark efficiency. -
Bazile Panek is a proud member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. When he was just a few days old, he was given the traditional name Minogiizhigaabo, or Standing in the Good Sky. The 25-year-old says it helps ground his determination to be of good heart and good mind in all the work he does. -
Milwaukee is home to plenty of trails for biking, kayaking and hiking. But one trail sign had a WUWM listener confused: What is the Water Current Walking Tour? We’re about to find out. -
The event takes planetarium guests on a halloween-themed indoor stargazing journey through the spookiest parts of space on Fridays this October.
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