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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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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. -
Simone/Stock AdobeHistorian Dr. Sergio Gonzalez joins Lake Effect's Joy Powers to talk about Hispanic Heritage month and the moment we’re living in.
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About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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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. -
Families and businesses continue to grapple with the aftermath of last month’s thousand-year storm. A project in the 30th Street Corridor on Milwaukee’s northwest side is under construction. When complete, the stormwater basin will be able to hold 30 million gallons of water.
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Milwaukee was hit by flash floods. Now residents are trying to recover. -
"Have I heard this before?" is a question hip-hop aficionados are constantly asking themselves. Milwaukee musician Kiran Vedula explains why. -
Wisconsinites in apprenticeship programs reached an all-time high in 2024, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Increased job training may help worker shortages across various industries. -
Ahead of the Perseid meteor shower’s Aug. 12 peak, WUWM astronomy contributor Jean Creighton offers tips for optimal viewing. -
Milwaukee County students fall below the ideal threshold for MMR vaccinations. Here's what that means for our community.
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