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Packers and Bears fans keep century-old rivalry alive

This weekend will be the first matchup of the season between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers. Hear how fans navigate the rivalry in their friendships, family and love.

12-05
04:23

A Milwaukee mother was forced to self-deport. A reporter followed to share her story

Last summer, a Milwaukee teacher's aide was forced to self-deport to her native country of El Salvador. Now, she and her family are trying to create a new life.

12-05
04:30

Customers mourn loss of Beans & Barley, a Milwaukee east side staple

The longtime restaurant Beans & Barley on Milwaukee's east side will close at the end of January.

12-04
04:15

What to know about Milwaukee's snow cleanup efforts

Milwaukee experienced a historic November snowfall. Here's what the Department of Public Works wants you to know about it, and what to do if you experience a delay in city services.

12-02
04:34

Shorewood resident takes Lake Michigan shoreline access to court

Wisconsin boasts about 400 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. But a dispute in the village of Shorewood brings up an age-old question: who has access to that shoreline?

12-01
05:04

Would changes to the federal capital gains tax policy help ease the housing crunch in Milwaukee?

Some housing experts and lawmakers think changing the capital gains tax on home sales would entice reluctant homeowners to sell, if they've been considering making the move.

11-26
04:57

Wisconsin deer harvest numbers continue to soar as gun season reaches halfway mark

The Wisconsin DNR says over 212,000 deer have been harvested so far this hunting season.

11-26
03:04

How redlining created segregation, barriers to homeownership

Learn about the history and impact of redlining on homeownership as part of WUWM's series, "Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership."

11-25
04:26

What to watch for in a potential Hannah Dugan trial, according to a Wisconsin defense lawyer

Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was charged in federal court for allegedly helping an immigrant evade ICE as officers came to her courtroom to arrest him. She has a final pretrial hearing Nov. 26.

11-25
04:51

Here’s why Catholic sisters transferred land to a Wisconsin tribe

The land transfer marks the first known land transfer between a Catholic institution and a tribal nation.

11-24
04:12

After years of drinking bottled water, small Wisconsin town creates its own PFAS solution

The Wisconsin DNR is providing bottled water to more than 1,700 households because of PFAS contamination in their drinking water. One impacted community, the Town of Campbell, has come up with its own solution.

11-21
05:25

Why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs?

For Bubbler Talk, we hit the road to try to answer the question: why is Milwaukee missing so many street signs? And what can residents do about it?

11-21
07:54

Milwaukee School of Engineering students fight to evict ICE from campus

Milwaukee residents have been watching for increased ICE activity. ICE already operates a facility on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus, and some students are calling for its removal.

11-18
04:49

Grief, death and the doulas who help you through it

When a baby is born, there’s the option of a birth doula. Now, more people are seeking death doulas to help them prepare for the end of life with clarity and support.

11-18
04:40

'New ways of rebuilding': Milwaukee food pantries form coalition to meet demand

While the longest federal government shutdown in history ended Nov. 12, its impact on vulnerable communities continues. An emergency Milwaukee community-wide food drive is continuing to respond to the increased need.

11-17
04:49

'It's just another opportunity to save a building': Mover's mission at data center site

A man who moves buildings for a living hopes to relocate homes and barns that otherwise will be demolished as a Port Washington data center complex takes shape.

11-17
05:48

Are there rules governing data center water usage?

Data centers are known for using huge amounts of water. Is that water usage regulated? If so, by whom?

11-14
06:37

Chew on this: the life of Milwaukee's urban river beavers

Beavers have been reintroduced into Milwaukee's waterways for over a decade. A Bubbler Talk listener wanted to know more.

11-14
05:45

City of Milwaukee STI clinic closes temporarily, due to staffing woes

The City of Milwaukee's sexual and reproductive health clinic at Keenan Health Center is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages.

11-13
02:07

The Trump admin cut money for Wisconsin schools to buy local produce. What now?

The Trump administration cut the USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance Program in March. It allowed schools to buy local farmers' food.

11-13
04:07

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