What Questions Do You Have For WUWM's Beat Reporters?Beats Me answers your questions about how education, the environment, race and innovation impacts life in southeastern Wisconsin.
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Generational Trauma In Milwaukee: 'Even If They Can't Name It, They Feel It'
The American Psychological Association defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like a natural disaster, an accident or a rape. But trauma can have many “flavors…
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Who Pays When A Private Well In Wisconsin Is Contaminated?
An estimated 900,000 Wisconsin households rely on private wells for drinking water. It seems with every passing day, we learn wells are being impacted by contaminants — from manure…
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Solar Farms And Wisconsin Cropland: A Good Mix?
More companies are pushing to build large solar energy farms in Wisconsin. The state's Public Service Commission is expected to vote soon on a proposed 1,200-acre solar project wes…
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The Challenges Of Being A Black Male In Milwaukee
Milwaukee has been called one of the most segregated cities in America, and one of the worst places for black people to live and raise their families.
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As MPS Creates 'Strategic Plan' For Parent Engagement, Community Schools Could Provide An Example
As part of our Beats Me series, we spotlighted Milwaukee Public Schools parent coordinators, who are tasked with the on-the-ground work of connecting families and schools. But that…
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MPS Family Engagement Starts With Parent Coordinators
Tjuna Eggson has worked in Milwaukee Public Schools for more than 20 years. Twelve of those years, she’s had the title of ‘parent coordinator.’ "One of the things that I found out…
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Recycling Do's And Dont's In The Milwaukee Area
The topic of recycling evokes a variety of reactions. For some people, their practice is a passion. For others, it's sheer confusion.
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For Cancer Patients, Clinical Trial Process Offers Hope And Requires Patience
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., close behind heart disease. So, when there's talk of a new cancer drug discovery, patients and their relatives often want t…
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Native Americans: 'We're Not Museum Pieces. We're Still Very Much Here'
With street names like Winnebago and villages such as Mukwonago, there's no denying the historical presence of Native Americans in Wisconsin.
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Accessibility Ratings For Buildings May Help Milwaukee's Disabled Community
A UW-Milwaukee center that works on disability issues is developing an online way to inform people about access to public buildings like restaurants. It's hoped the computer system…
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'Sanctuary City' Doesn't Have A Legal Meaning, But It's Valuable To Some People In Wisconsin
Hundreds of communities across the United States have designated themselves a "sanctuary" for immigrant families. Some have created policies vowing they won’t share information abo…
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As Free College Tuition 'Promise' Programs Grow, What About Wisconsin?
Several states have taken steps to make college more affordable by creating free-tuition "promise" programs. Each one is different, but in general, they allow students to attend co…
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Are Plastic Bags Really Recycled?
Plastic is difficult to escape. Many products are wrapped, sealed and mailed in some sort of plastic material.
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5G Wireless Technology May Be Coming To Wisconsin, Amid Praise, Concerns
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed a bill that could speed the introduction of faster wireless service known as 5G to the state. The industry promises that 5G would mean things l…
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Making Room For More Waste: Wisconsin’s Largest Landfill Wants To Expand
Updated on July 9, 2019
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Black Men Aren't Pursuing Careers As Physicians: 'They Don't See Themselves As Doctors'
The late Dr. Allen L. Herron set the pace for black physicians in Milwaukee, especially black men. He’s believed to be the first African American male doctor to practice here.
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Balancing School Budgets Via Referendum Has Become Routine. What Happens When Voters Say No?
Chances are good your local school district has gone directly to voters asking for more money to stay afloat. Tight state funding and restrictions on local taxing power have pushed…
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People Love Their Milwaukee County Parks, But Some Worry About Pesticides Being In Them
Updated on June 11 at 2:12 p.m. CT
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In Return For Some DNA, Program Promises Medicine Eventually 'Tailored To You'
A federal program scheduled to spend $60 million in Wisconsin continues to try to get people to share their health and lifestyle information, plus their DNA. The effort known as Al…
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Using Coded Language Can 'Create A Sense Of Us And Them'
We're looking at the impact of using "loaded" words, such as labels that describe certain areas of Milwaukee, in our latest Beats Me. For example, "inner city" is a term that may i…