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UWM students and staff worry about the impact of merging eight resource centers into one student hub
UW-Milwaukee plans to merge eight multicultural and resource centers into one hub this fall. Some students are concerned with how the loss of those eight targeted spaces will affect the people who need them.
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Tim Aubry/© Tim Aubry / Greenpeace/Greenpeace United States of AmerThe Milwaukee Film Festival is back for its 18th year starting April 16. Among the films featured will be"Gaslit." Directed by Wisconsin native Katie Camosy, the documentary takes viewers to the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry to show how it impacts the land, air, water, and human lives. -
Dongyu Xu/Tada Images - stock.adobe.com/1832606666Supporters of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president continue to demand his release from ICE custodySalah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was detained March 30 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. -
Today, April 9, is Local News Day and we join our partners and local news organizations to raise awareness of our shared work because we believe that when the local news ecosystem thrives, we all thrive. -
Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month.
Join us at the Community Development Alliance Homeownership Lab on April 27.
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Swing State of the Union
Swing State is back with some bonus episodes. We’ll investigate two broad questions about our state courts: How do we hold judges accountable, and how do different justices interpret Wisconsin’s constitution?
Rising Forward: Stories of Change
Hosted by Shannon Sims, this podcast goes behind the headlines to explore the social entrepreneurs transforming Milwaukee and beyond. Shannon leverages her networks, resources and journalistic curiosity to uncover the stories of innovative changemakers who are building businesses that solve pressing community challenges.
Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership
This WUWM series digs into systemic housing problems in Milwaukee and sheds light on solutions.
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We explore findings from the Women's Fund of Greater Milwaukee's Women's Well-Being Index. It compiled data to show how women are faring in areas such as education, economic security, health & safety and housing. -
A new state historical marker is coming to Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery. It's part of an effort to create 12 new historical markers that focus on underrepresented topics. -
The Wisconsin DNR has finalized an agreement to expand the state's most visited state park.
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For two decades conservationists have been working to restore lake sturgeon to the Milwaukee River. Last week, the first adult sturgeon made his way 20 miles upstream from Lake Michigan. -
American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Bagdhad streetcorner last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday. -
"Companies typically don’t make announcements about building community trust unless those communities are already pushing back pretty hard," one environmental group says. -
Find Wisconsin spring election results for state Supreme Court, Milwaukee County Board, Washington County circuit court, suburban races and school referendums. -
This week’s pleasant flashback was triggered by an Inferno 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FX zipping into my driveway.
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