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The stone used for this church's exterior was born out of the aftermath of volcanoes tearing North America apart about one billion years ago. -
Two phases of restructuring are angering teachers' union members and concerning parents. While many agree MPS needs radical change, there's not agreement on how to get there. -
EmpowerU's online program delivers resilience training with 1on1 counseling support. -
Did you know the first-ever women’s pro basketball game tipped off in Milwaukee? Hear the story of the Milwaukee Does, the WBL, and the players speaking up to make sure their history isn’t forgotten. -
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from senators about a lead poisoning crisis in public schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. -
Racist flyers produced by a neo-Nazi group known as the Aryan Freedom Network are being spread across counties in southeastern Wisconsin. -
Dr. Jacquelyn Kulinski joined Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to share findings from her new study on the link between heart health and singing. -
The Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin recently opened the historic Wittnebel's Tavern, established in 1906. The building has been relocated and restored to recreate a post-Prohibition 1930s tavern.
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