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Dewey’s road to healing: A Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivor’s story

Dewey Schanandore is one of thousands of Indigenous people who attended a residential school in the United States. He shares his story and how he has overcome its lasting challenges.

10-13
03:29

Yemeni coffee in Brew City: A visit to Haraz Coffee House

Yemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them, starting with Haraz Coffee House on the east side.

10-13
04:22

DNR weighs in on air quality outlook in Wisconsin after smoke from Canadian wildfires

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into Wisconsin this summer, triggering multiple air quality advisories and raising health concerns statewide.

10-02
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Native Heritage Celebration showcases Indigenous cultures in Wisconsin

The Marcus Performing Arts Center recently hosted an inaugural Native Heritage Celebration to expose the community to Indigenous cultures.

09-30
04:15

The link between being 'terminally online' and extremism

Engravings on bullet casings. Manifestos. Online profiles filled with hate. How deep does the rabbit hole go for mass shooters? Extremism experts warn that politicians and media outlets are getting the motivations of these young, isolated shooters all wrong.

09-30
05:13

Final days in court for Enbridge Line 5 pipeline near Lake Superior

An administrative law judge is weighing a proposal by Canadian company Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 pipeline through northern Wisconsin, as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental experts warn of lasting damage to wetlands and waterways that flow into Lake Superior.

09-29
04:29

'Beauty and pain': Dispatches from the Palestinian territories by Milwaukee residents

For almost two years, Gaza has been in the headlines. The bombings and destruction have all been livestreamed digitally nonstop. So it might be easy for some people to put it to the side and not pay attention. But for three people from Milwaukee, it meant moving closer and helping where they could.

09-29
04:42

Community fridge opens in Metcalfe Park to support residents after Pick ’n Save closure

Since Pick ’n Save closed in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood this summer, community partners have been working to bridge the food access gap for residents.

09-24
03:14

'A lifeline' lost: Trump admin cuts program for WI students who are deaf and blind

Nearly 200 young people in Wisconsin are both deaf and blind, and they relied on the Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project for help. Now the project has been defunded.

09-23
04:29

Huge stormwater basin alone cannot stop 30th Street Corridor basement flooding

Families and businesses continue to grapple with the aftermath of last month’s thousand-year storm. A project in the 30th Street Corridor on Milwaukee’s northwest side is under construction. When complete, the stormwater basin will be able to hold 30 million gallons of water.

09-15
05:10

A month after historic Milwaukee-area floods, here’s how some residents are rebuilding

A month after Wisconsin’s historic floods, residents are trying to rebuild their homes and businesses the best they can. President Donald Trump has approved federal funds to help the state recover.

09-15
04:34

Judge to decide if pipeline project proceeds in water- and habitat-rich northern Wisconsin

A hotly-debated reroute of a portion of a gas and oil line in northern Wisconsin is seeing its day in court.

09-09
05:23

Prolific Arms Security Company fills in the gap in firearms education in Milwaukee

A Milwaukee-based security company is working to increase access to firearms education in the Black community.

09-08
03:59

Schoolhouse Beach: A unique Washington Island treasure

As summer comes to an end, we’re taking one last trip to the beach: Schoolhouse Beach in Door County. We learn why it's unique.

09-05
04:17

After summer of challenges and cleanups, what will improve at MPS this school year?

Dr. Brenda Cassellius started her first full school year as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools this week. Here's what she thinks the year will bring and what will improve.

09-04
04:38

WI high school athletes can now sell their name, image. Darcy Doyle is the first to do it

Wisconsin's first name, image and likeness deal (NIL) went to a female lacrosse player at the University School of Milwaukee. Here's what she'll be selling.

09-04
04:43

December trial set for Milwaukee judge accused of helping man to evade arrest in courtroom

A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade ICE will stand trial in December after she declined to appeal a ruling rejecting her attempt to dismiss the case.

09-04
01:41

Here’s how to help scientists prevent the spread of invasive Japanese stiltgrass in Wisconsin

Japanese stiltgrass is a non-native annual grass that's newer to Wisconsin, but has been detected in the eastern and southern U.S., including Illinois, for several years.

09-04
04:04

Economic check-in: Milwaukee-area veteran looks for job

George Kolintzas Jr. has been relying on veterans' benefits to stay afloat as he starts a new job and a new school year. Here's what he has to say about the current economy.

09-03
03:57

'A magical day': Milwaukee-area students are back to school after challenging summer

Milwaukee Public Schools spent the summer cleaning lead paint, asbestos and now, dealing with a chemical spill. That didn't dampen the mood outside Browning Elementary Tuesday morning.

09-02
02:29

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