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Sounds Like Milwaukee: Roamin' with the symphony

One man finds himself in Canada listening to his favorite Milwaukee tunes.

Registering Latino voters in Milwaukee for 2024, and maybe for decades

Voter registration efforts on the south side of Milwaukee are already underway.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa dance class fosters welcoming community in Bay View neighborhood

Salsa music is a blend of instruments and musical styles from many cultures. So, it’s no surprise that it attracts a diverse group of dance students each week at the Delaware House in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood.

Supreme Court decision threatens natural wetlands around the country, including Wisconsin

Wetlands were once abundant in Wisconsin. These natural spongy areas provide critical habitat and can absorb vast amounts of stormwater. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision stands to reduce wetland protection.

Sounds Like Milwaukee: Going places

Some sounds just make you feel like you're on the precipice of something big.

Advocates call for amping up conservation programs as Congress crafts Farm Bill

A giant collection of legislation will be lumbering through Congress called the Farm Bill. It drives the country’s agricultural and food policy. Some advocates, including in Wisconsin, want to see more conservation and environmental measures this time around.

Watchdog group files complaint against Wisconsin Speaker Vos for impeachment-related meetings

The possible GOP impeachment effort against Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz has taken a new turn.

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson unveils 2024 budget for a 'pivot year'

The City of Milwaukee budget comes after the summer's shared revenue deal and city and county votes to increase sales taxes.

'Help empower people': Free citizenship clinic comes to Milwaukee MATC campus Sept. 30

A citizenship clinic is coming to Milwaukee on September 30. The one-day event will help eligible permanent residents apply for U.S. naturalization.

Democrats question parts of Republican plan for Milwaukee Brewers stadium financing

The GOP plan for a bigger contribution from Milwaukee County residents is especially controversial.

A new project is trying to improve air quality in Milwaukee child care centers

Unhealthy indoor air quality is linked to poor respiratory health and asthma development in children.

How Milwaukee's Martin Drive defies segregation, according to residents who live there

Martin Drive, on the Milwaukee's west side, is one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods — with no racial majority. The people who live there point to its varied housing, its urban guardians, the groups with a stake in the neighborhood and more.

Republicans to announce stadium funding plan for Milwaukee Brewers

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Racine County) sets news conference for Monday morning.

Festival goers share experience from Milwaukee's 10th Puerto Rican Fest

At Veteran’s Park in August, the annual Puerto Rican Festival held its 10th event. New and longtime festival goers share their experiences.

Health officials urge Wisconsinites to get new COVID-19 boosters

The spread of COVID-19 and flu this season is expected to be about the same as last year’s.

Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions next week in Wisconsin, citing court ruling

Planned Parenthood says that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn’t apply to abortions.

USDA Secretary Vilsack visits Milwaukee-area farm, promotes effort to reduce climate emissions

Sec. Tom Vilsack goes to Gwenyn Hill Farm to discuss Climate-Smart Commodities.

Sounds Like Milwaukee: The art of staying in touch

WUWM's All Things Considered host Rob Larry shares his favorite sound, and it's one that comes along with every day communication.

At least 60% of Cardinal Stritch students displaced by closure transferred to new schools

About 800 students were displaced when Milwaukee’s Cardinal Stritch University closed.

Milwaukee County could become a sanctuary for transgender and non-binary people

Milwaukee County Supervisors are considering a ‘sanctuary’ resolution for transgender children, adults and their families.

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