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Twenty years since the first national "Day Without Immigrants," people are still marching and demanding to have citizenship for all, an economy for all and to abolish ICE.
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Susan Bence/WUWMAfter weeks of speculation, a whistleblower stepped forward Thursday evening. Former senior Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District official shares concerns about how Milwaukee’s wastewater treatment plants are managed. -
Ann-Elise HenzlChanges are coming to how Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works collects leaves and cleans streets in the wake of recent flooding. -
Erin Bagatta/WUWMLarge corporate landlord Highgrove Holdings and its founder David Tomblin are in court battling to keep their properties out of receivership. What is receivership, and can it be used to "evict" Tomblin from Milwaukee? -
Joy Powers/WUWMWe hear from the vintage gaming enthusiasts, pinball designers, D&D dungeon masters and "Star Wars" droid builders who make up the Midwest Gaming Classic.
Data centers are large facilities filled with computer servers that power the internet and everyday digital services and their rapid growth is sparking debate nationwide.
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UW-Madison student Christie Tirado explores how migration and labor have shaped her family. Her exhibit is showing at Milwaukee's Latino Arts gallery. -
LaKeshia Myers wrote an op-ed piece in the "Milwaukee Courier" about teen takeovers at Bayshore Mall and how young people need more third spaces. -
"The Way We Move" is a documentary centered on Amber Galloway, a star ASL interpreter. Her life’s mission is to make music accessible to the Deaf community. The film is showing at the MKE Film Fest.
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Shake Rag Alley is an art center in Mineral Point that attracts visitors from Wisconsin and beyond, offering a variety of classes throughout the year. -
It's been a difficult year for Milwaukee restaurants, but Venice Williams is helping how she can — with soup pop-ups. -
We explore some of the latest restaurant openings, even as many beloved spots close their doors amid rising rent and food costs. -
The National Weather Service measured wind gusts of 77 mph in parts of Milwaukee. The strong winds downed many trees and power lines. -
High winds ripped through Milwaukee County Monday afternoon, including high wind gusts at Milwaukee airport, downing trees and wires. Damage to Port Milwaukee reported
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