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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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Dannette Justus joins Lake Effect’s Joy Powers to share one of her favorite books about an important topic: names. -
The Driftless Region is full of meandering streams and rivers with cold, spring-fed water pushing through the rocks — making it one of the best trout-fishing habitats in the country. Trout season runs through Oct. 15 with some of the best fishing conditions in the fall making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the Driftless. -
A sophomore in college, Milwaukee native Jariel Ramos has set a goal of running for political office as soon as he can. The advocate for climate action and environmental justice says we need people doing the work. -
Following the initial damage assessments, Gov. Evers has requested President Donald Trump for a disaster declaration. -
A UW-Madison risk and insurance professor offers some helpful tips for navigating flood insurance issues.
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