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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What can you do when you spot ICE in your neighborhood? One local organization is training community members how to spot, verify and document ICE activity and presence in Milwaukee. -
Headliners include BILAL, Digable Planets, Madison McFerrin and Septeto Charambó. The series is every other Wednesday starting July 2 to August 27 at the Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion. -
After years of litigation following the Dobbs decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court justices, with their liberal majority, ruled that the state's 176-year-old law does not ban abortion in the state. -
A long-standing African dance company in Milwaukee known as Ko-Thi Dance Company launched a fundraising campaign after losing federal funding. -
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision Wednesday on a case about a statute that some argue bans abortion in Wisconsin. The court will likely rule on whether the statute is a ban, but not whether there are constitutional protections for abortion in the state.
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