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14 min
These are the statewide referendums on Wisconsin's Nov. 3 ballot
In 2026, Wisconsin voters will decide on three constitutional amendment referendums in the Nov. 3 election.
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14 min
'Gouged' explores how surveillance pricing & corporate greed drive rising costs
Economist and consumer advocate Lindsay Owens's new book, Gouged, explores the high-tech pricing mechanisms that companies use to nickel-and-dime you.
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3 min
Fans revel in Brewers being one step closer to World Series title
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading into Game 3 of the World Series on a high – having won the first two against the Tampa Bay Rays. We hear from fans celebrating the wins.
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4 min
Milwaukee young adults weigh whether voting can bring change
Milwaukee-area young adults share their perspectives on voting, trust in elected officials and the issues shaping their decisions ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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5 min
A Milwaukee baseball fan of 70+ years teaches his daughter to love the game
Fred Silver has been watching Milwaukee baseball since the Braves came to town. He's watching the Brewers in the World Series with a new fan, his daughter, WUWM reporter Maayan Sil…
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She stood by the Brewers in 1982. Now longtime fan is ready for a World Series win
It's our Milwaukee Brewers' first crack at a World Series title in 44 years. We meet an avid fan who was at the ballpark during the 1982 World Series, and continues to root for the…
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10 min
This local data center backs Milwaukee's data center moratorium
Data Holdings spokesperson explains why the company supports the city's one-year data center development pause.
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Candidates for WI governor Crowley and Tiffany battle over data centers, election denial in debate
The only gubernatorial debate leading up to the November election took place in Milwaukee Oct. 21.
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4 min
How being a Brewers fan can be good for your mental health
UW-Health psychologist Shilagh Mirgain talks about the psychology of being a sports fan.
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Milwaukee could see huge economic gains from World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers have made it to the World Series for the first time in more than 40 years. The first game is Oct. 23.
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14 min
MCW oncologist is hopeful we are close to 'a new era' of pancreatic cancer treatments
Dr. Mandana Kamgar, assistant professor of medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin & medical oncologist, shares some important advancements in pancreatic cancer treatment and…
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Black Travel Summit brings travelers to Milwaukee to celebrate Black culture and history
The Black Travel Summit brought travelers and tourism professionals to Milwaukee to celebrate Black culture, highlight local businesses and explore the city’s Bronzeville neighborh…
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9 min
Milwaukee cocktails to try in October
Cocktail writer Robert Simonson shares some recommendations for the best cocktails he’s tried in the Milwaukee area recently.
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Storage structure to permanently hold Milwaukee’s contaminated sediment complete
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is celebrating the completion of a massive structure designed to hold vast amounts of contaminated sediment that have plagued Milwaukee…
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America's Black Holocaust Museum spotlights Wisconsin's first Black architect
An exhibition at America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee highlights the work of Alonzo Robinson Jr.
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Wisconsin DNR ordered to review environmental impacts of data centers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a statewide review of the environmental consequences posed by large data centers. The measure comes after Midwest E…
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16 min
New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth's new book highlights 20 years of witty humor
You can catch Milwaukee native Paul Noth at Boswell Books on Oct. 22.
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Former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn visits Milwaukee to speak out against election denial
The Jan. 6 officer joined Milwaukee leaders ahead of Wisconsin’s November election.
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5 min
Community Cluster Walks take resources to Milwaukee communities most affected by violence
To address communities most affected by violence, the Milwaukee Department of Community Wellness and Safety is doing walks in neighborhoods to take needed resources to residents.
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From Brewers undies to unwashed jerseys: Some Brewers' fans superstitions might just be working
After another comeback win Wednesday night by the Milwaukee Brewers, the team is just one game away from the World Series. And a lot of fans are discovering that they’re very super…