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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Twenty-two-year-old Racine native, Willow Newell, is the first Black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin. In September, she'll compete for Miss America in Florida. -
Yerkes Observatory near Lake Geneva is more than 125 years old, is the site of numerous scientific discoveries, is home the world's largest refracting telescope and has been visited by the likes of Edwin Hubble, Carl Sagan and Albert Einstein. -
We got an early peek at a few that we could also take short hops in at the Midwest autowriters’ annual spring rally at Road America. Three stood out, along with the new Mini Cooper. -
A massive mural in Milwaukee's Third Ward features a seated female figure wearing an apron. Her hands are crossed at the wrist and rest on her knees. But the painting stops at her shoulders. Who is behind "The Unsung Hero"? -
Milwaukee’s County Transit System recently announced a surprise $11 million budget deficit projected for the year. Last week, the drivers union authorized a strike. So what exactly is going on with the county's bus system?
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