Eddie Morales
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WUWM
A historical marker used to recognize one of the last remaining Native American burial mounds in Milwaukee County. For "Bubbler Talk," we learn why it was removed and what's next for the sacred burial site.
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Courtesy of Jeremy NovyJeremy Novy is the artist behind Milwaukee's iconic koi fish. He also designed a new rainbow crosswalk installation that is set to be unveiled in Walker's Point on Oct. 6. -
Emily Files/WUWMMilwaukee Public Schools will not hire new international teachers after the Trump administration made changes to the H-1B visa program.
About $320,000 of WUWM’s annual operating budget came from the CPB.
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Amid immigration fears, Milwaukee’s Latine leaders are creating spaces of hope, resilience and culture through art, community, coffee and connection. -
"Birds and Blooms’" is local artist Ben Tyjeski’s first-ever art exhibition. His tile art is on display at the Grove Gallery in Walker’s Point until Oct. 18. -
It’s the height of the growing season with many plants in full abundance, including leafy greens. We head to Alice's Garden Urban Farm to learn how to make the most of autumn greens. -
Interstate Park hugs the western border of the state with Minnesota. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway runs through the park, creating stunning views of steep rock cliffs. The park’s unique features offer a variety of recreational opportunities all in one place.
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Evers submitted the request to FEMA Aug. 13. A presidential declaration is required to allow FEMA support to states that request it. -
IMPACT 211, the social services helpline, has received more than 3,000 reports of structural damage from residents in southeast Wisconsin after weekend storms that caused extensive flooding. -
‘Overall, the system provided as good a service as it could’: MMSD’s take on weekend storm, floodingThe Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District shares how the region’s water infrastructure operates during a massive rainstorm like the one over the weekend. Executive Director Kevin Shafer says the storm should be a wake-up call about the importance of creating a resilient regional system to cope with climate change. -
The weekend storms took everyone by surprise, including the National Weather Service. So how did it happen and what did they see? -
Milwaukee County leaders are visiting homes hit by flooding.
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