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Milwaukee, WI
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News from WUWM
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English
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Episodes
Pro-Palestine protesters remove UW-Milwaukee encampment, university faces criticism
5/16/2024
At UW-Milwaukee, leadership and pro-Palestinian protesters came to an agreement to remove an encampment this week. But some staff and Jewish groups have criticized how the university handled the situation.
Duración:00:03:58
Majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court raise concerns about ban on absentee ballot drop boxes
5/14/2024
The state's high court holds oral arguments on a case that could bring back the boxes.
Duración:00:02:55
Peshtigo's continued journey through PFAS contamination
5/13/2024
Communities around the state are grappling with PFAS contamination, including the Town of Peshtigo. Now residents hope the attention of the Environmental Protection Agency and its recent designation of two of the most studied forever chemicals as “hazardous substances" will lead to solutions for their town.
Duración:00:04:47
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears whether to allow absentee ballot drop boxes in the state again
5/13/2024
The State Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Monday morning in a case that attempts to bring absentee ballot drop boxes back to Wisconsin.
Duración:00:02:16
Labor leaders, workers hopeful after President Biden and Microsoft announcements in Racine County
5/9/2024
The President of the United States and president of a huge corporation promise investments and jobs in Mount Pleasant and Milwaukee.
Duración:00:04:24
Milwaukee's Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit exposes Black kids to careers in medicine
5/8/2024
Milwaukee recently hosted the inaugural Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit. It’s aimed at promoting careers in the medical field for Black youth.
Duración:00:04:30
8th grade boy saves classmates and driver during recent bus emergency
5/7/2024
Fourteen-year-old Acie Holland III saved the lives of 20 students and their bus driver from what could’ve been a terrible accident. The driver was in medical distress, so the 8th grader took the wheel and was able to park the bus safely.
Duración:00:03:21
Trump blames immigration for budget cuts in a Wisconsin town. City officials disagree
5/6/2024
Former President Donald Trump says a recent influx of immigrants is to blame for a budget shortfall in a Wisconsin town. City officials have a different take on what's happening.
Duración:00:03:44
Milwaukee Brewers seeing the benefits of a 'very transparent' new manager
5/3/2024
Craig Counsell left to manage the Cubs. Pat Murphy has the Brewers battling for first place anyway.
Duración:00:04:24
What happens when an animal at the Milwaukee County Zoo dies?
5/3/2024
Every 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.
Duración:00:04:30
Donald Trump campaigns in Waukesha with a strong Milwaukee emphasis
5/2/2024
The likely GOP presidential nominee talks about Master Lock closing and inflation concerns of a restaurant owner.
Duración:00:02:43
A warning to Trump, Biden, on immigrants' and workers' rights day in Wisconsin
5/2/2024
"You profit from our work, now recognize our humanity," assert immigrants' and workers' rights advocates on May Day in Milwaukee, the international day of the worker.
Duración:00:02:28
UWM scientist calls shrubs ‘small but mighty’ contributors to climate mitigation
5/1/2024
A UWM scientist has been monitoring shrubs along with trees in Downer Woods since 2017. Now her research is being folded in with that of scientists across the Great Lakes. Together, they're exploring stresses being felt by ecosystems within the basin.
Duración:00:04:42
Pro-Palestine student protesters set up encampment at UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison
4/30/2024
The movement on college campuses to support Palestine came to Milwaukee and Madison on Monday, April 29.
Duración:00:03:52
Medicine Fish nurtures connection and healing for Menominee tribal youth
4/25/2024
In northeastern Wisconsin, a young program called “Medicine Fish” is connecting Menominee tribal youth to nature. Fly fishing was the first tool. Now, buffalo are being reintroduced to heal both the land and people.
Duración:00:04:53
Reckless auto drivers in fatal accidents also significantly damage two Milwaukee County buses
4/25/2024
One of the buses damaged in a reckless driving incident, a battery-electric model, could take a long time to replace.
Duración:00:02:49
Hundreds convicted of a crime in Milwaukee County are at an aging state prison many want closed
4/24/2024
The Green Bay Correctional Institution is the target of an unusual roundtable at the state Capitol.
Duración:00:03:46
1st Earth Day took off like wildfire: Bringing air and water policy to life
4/22/2024
In 1970, an environmental movement unfolded and it resulted in calls for action. We meet several people who were part of what would be a pivotal environmental event.
Duración:00:04:56
The Milwaukee Bucks win Game One of the playoffs, minus their internationally-known 6' 11" star
4/22/2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo has a leg injury, but Bucks guard Damian Lillard picks up the slack.
Duración:00:02:19
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices considering major case about land protection and budget decisions
4/17/2024
The Stewardship program is the focus, but there could be wider implications.
Duración:00:04:44