Susan Bence
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WUWM
Every year, the DNR acknowledges the importance of volunteers in caring for Wisconsin’s natural areas by naming a steward of the year. Heidi Hankley received the honor this year.
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The Milwaukee Democratic Socialists of America and partner groups seek a publicly-owned or cooperative utility to replace We Energies. -
Interstate 794 runs from the Marquette Interchange, over the Hoan Bridge and ends in South Milwaukee. Architectural experts from Rethink 794 want to redesign portions of I-794 into a more accessible area for pedestrians.
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The Milwaukee Police Department is getting close to $16 million from the federal government to fund hiring 50 police officers for a three-year period.
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Nationwide poll shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is gaining on former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, the picture of President Joe Biden is mixed.
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One hurdle for Waukesha County Chief Judge Jennifer Dorow is that another judicial conservative is already running.
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Krampus is a horned creature that scares or abducts children who don't behave around the holidays. There's an event to celebrate the holiday folktale in Milwaukee on Dec. 4.
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An increasing amount of Milwaukee homes are being purchased by out-of state landlord companies. How will this impact the Milwaukee housing and real estate climate both now and in the near future?
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The Manfred Olson Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee has an upcoming show all about exoplanets, Exploring Exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope, on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9.
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