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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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Rainn Wilson is coming to the Riverside Theatre this week for a celebration of Dwight Schrute, along with a screening of an "Office" episode. -
A researcher with the Wisconsin Policy Forum unpacks the escalating trend of flood damage in Wisconsin for the past 45 years. -
For this month's "Milwaukee Magazine," Adam Rogan wrote about accessory dwelling units as part of the solution to Milwaukee-area's housing crisis. -
City officials are sharing resources and safety tips for cleaning your property as recovery efforts continue across the Milwaukee area following recent flash floods. -
Evers submitted the request to FEMA Aug. 13. A presidential declaration is required to allow FEMA support to states that request it.
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