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Hundreds convicted of a crime in Milwaukee County are at an aging state prison many want closed
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The Green Bay Correctional Institution is the target of an unusual roundtable at the state Capitol.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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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.Susan Bence
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The Milwaukee Bucks win Game One of the playoffs, minus their internationally-known 6' 11" star
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has a leg injury, but Bucks guard Damian Lillard picks up the slack.Chuck Quirmbach
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Wisconsin Supreme Court justices considering major case about land protection and budget decisions
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The Stewardship program is the focus, but there could be wider implications.Chuck Quirmbach, Associated Press
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Two women harmed by abortion restrictions speak in Milwaukee as guests of Biden/Harris campaign
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The women say a national abortion ban could be enacted if Republican Donald Trump wins in November.Chuck Quirmbach
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If you've never seen a lake sturgeon, the ancient species might take your breath away. On Wolf River in Outagamie County, the giant, torpedo-shaped fish are making their way upstream. Conservation efforts and public engagement are on display.Susan Bence
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Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice says she won't run again, setting up fight for control
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley says she won't seek another term next year, setting up a high-stakes fight for control of the battleground state’s highest court.Associated Press
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As EPA limits PFAS in drinking water, Wisconsin lawmakers remain unable to agree how to address forever chemicals
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The EPA established strict limits on several of the manmade chemicals in drinking water, while in Wisconsin, lawmakers continue to butt heads on how to attack PFAS contamination around the state.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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The film centers a little on former UW-Madison Professor Davis and a lot about a music education foundation he created.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Jodi Habush Sinykin attracts prominent Democrats as she tries to unseat Republican state Sen. Duey Stroebel in the 8th District.Chuck Quirmbach
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President Biden visited Madison on Monday, where he detailed new plans for federal student loan reform.Eddie Morales
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There was a lot of excitement yesterday. Parts of the country experienced a spectacular solar eclipse, and although Milwaukee wasn’t a prime location, plenty of people reveled in the experience.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Heavy rains hammered our region this week, causing pressure on the MMSD sewage treatment plant, which couldn’t keep up with the demand. As a result, the MMSD discharged water and sewage into area rivers to prevent wastewater from backing up into basements.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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Beloit’s network of air monitors was born of a grassroots effort to connect the dots between planet-warming fossil fuels and the community’s health.Lina Tran
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The Midwest Gaming Classic is an annual trade show in Milwaukee that features pinball tables, gaming consoles and hundreds of vendors. Before the event saw crowds of over 20,000, it started in the basement of the Boy Scouts Service Center over 20 years ago.Eddie Morales
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After closing his restaurant, Lao chef Alex Hanesakda returns to pop-up kitchens with purpose — and a new smoker.Lina Tran
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Superintendent Keith Posley thanked voters at a press conference Wednesday. He said the referendum will make up for insufficient state funding, and prevent cuts to schools.WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
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