Radio Milwaukee's Summerfest 2026 Picks: June 25-27
Jun 24, 2026
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Radio Milwaukee's Element Everest-Blanks and Jon Adler share Summerfest recommendations for the second weekend of the festival.
Milwaukee dives into International Swimmable Cities Coalition
Jun 24, 2026
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Milwaukee has been cleaning up its beaches and rivers. Now it’s joining an international coalition committed to swimmable urban waters.
Can apprentices solve teacher shortage? Wisconsin Watch reports on 'stalling' program
Jun 23, 2026
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Wisconsin's teacher apprentice program can help with shortages. But reporting from Wisconsin Watch's Miranda Dunlap finds the program is stalling out.
Rise in police chase deaths divides local leaders on policy change
Jun 22, 2026
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There’s growing concern about public safety during police vehicle chases in Milwaukee. On June 23 the Milwaukee Common Council could discuss potential changes to MPD's vehicle pursuit policy.
The bus ride to Indiana to protest the ICE arrest of Milwaukee's Salah Sarsour
Jun 19, 2026
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A coalition of Jewish organizations organized a bus trip to Clay County Jail in Indiana, where Milwaukee area Muslim leader Salah Sarsour was being held after he was detained by immigration enforcement.
'Living river' to float through Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade
Jun 18, 2026
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Something unique is in store for folks planning to take in Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade Friday. They’ll experience a 30-foot-long “living river.” It’s the creation of Milwaukee Water Commons and lots of volunteers.
The sounds of Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration
Jun 18, 2026
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Milwaukee is home to one of the nation’s oldest and largest Juneteenth celebrations. WUWM’s Jimmy Gutierrez shares an audio postcard from last year’s celebration.
Is there political will to fix Milwaukee's achievement gap between Black and white students?
Jun 17, 2026
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Milwaukee has the largest Black-white achievement gap in the country. A listener asked: is there a political will to fix it?
One woman's desire to promote Black pride led to Milwaukee celebrating Juneteenth for 55 years
Jun 16, 2026
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As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city.
Economic Check-In: How rising fuel costs, tariffs are impacting American Science & Surplus
Jun 16, 2026
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American Science & Surplus is a beloved Milwaukee store that nearly closed last year. Now under employee ownership, the store’s new owner shares how they’re operating the business during economic hardships.
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