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Media perpetuates ‘Black-on-Black crime,’ but experts say intraracial crime is common

The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic.

. 5min 10sec

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Media perpetuates ‘Black-on-Black crime,’ but experts say intraracial crime is common

The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic.

. 5min 10sec

Calls intensify for audit of Veolia's management of MMSD water treatment plants

Calls for an audit of the region’s wastewater treatment operations continue to grow. Two whistleblowers came forward this spring, alleging wrongdoing by Veolia. That’s the company that runs the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s two facilities. Now, Milwaukee County Super ... Show more

. 2min 21sec

A reading program that served 300 kids closed in 2023. A look inside its new home at UWM

The Stritch Family Literacy reading program closed along with Cardinal Stritch University in 2023. Now it has reopened at UW-Milwaukee.

. 4min 17sec

Warmer spring weather brings higher tick risk in Wisconsin

Warmer spring weather is prompting ticks to show up earlier than in previous years. Here’s how to stay safe as you head outside this tick season.

. 5min 3sec

Second whistleblower shares concerns about management of MMSD wastewater treatment plants

A 14-year employee at the Jones Island wastewater treatment facility shared concerns about the treatment of equipment and people there. It's the second whistleblower to speak out publicly about Veolia, the company that manages Milwaukee-area wastewater treatment.

. 3min 11sec