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June is Pride Month, but in an era of the "manosphere," defunding of queer affinity spaces, and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation – it can be a tough time for LGBTQ+ youth. This week they took the stage to share their stories of resilience, pride and joy.
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Joel R. Miller/Milwaukee County ZooEvery day, thousands of people visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to see the animals they love — whether it’s the adorable otters, roaring tigers or giant elephants. These animals live their lives on display, but most of us don’t know what happens after they die. -
Susan Bence/WUWMData centers are under construction in a number of Wisconsin communities. Others are being considered, including in Rock County. Citizens in the region are concerned and are pushing back for protections before projects move forward.
WUWM has been recognized for its journalism in 2025 by Hearken, the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association, the Milwaukee Press Club, the Radio Television Digital News Association and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
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Shannon Greer/Paula PoundstoneYou can catch the comedian, podcaster and frequent Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me panelist at the Geneva Stage on Saturday, June 6. -
Susan Bence/WUWMUsing the pen name James Cleary, Jim DeVita has released a post-apocalyptic thriller called "Sanctuary." It takes place in a world damaged by climate disasters, where some survivors retreat to a bunker.
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Sheboygan Falls resident Elvira Benitez-Suarez was released from ICE detention last week. While immigration courts have ruled that the mother of four is free to pursue a green card, the federal government has twice detained her. -
“It’s All Local" explores how grassroots political candidates have built campaigns around listening to voters, rather than top-down directives from party leadership. -
A survey of low-cost childcare provider Head Start shows that families are keeping their children home as ICE enforcement ramps up. Kids who come to childcare are acting out and showing signs of stress.
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This year, a former Navy pilot in Milwaukee has turned his grandmother’s recipe for amaretto into a finalist for a Good Food Award. -
It’s near perfect for a family of four that needs a short-bed pickup. -
Birding by ear is a skill that vision and non-vision-impaired folks can learn to help them identify birds. -
El Salvador and its President Nayib Bukele have become key players in President Trump's mass deportation plans. -
UW-Milwaukee pauses plan to merge student centers until 2027. What does this mean for DEI and student support at UWM?
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