We learn about Whitefish Bay’s alarming sinkhole. Then, we hear about Milwaukee college students visit to Israel. Then, we hear a story from Wisconsin Life. Then, we hear how a Milwaukee menswear company is expanding.
Featured in this Episode
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Whitefish Bay's sinkhole
On Tuesday, the village of Whitefish Bay declared a public emergency to repair a sinkhole at Big Bay Park. We learn about local sewer infrastructure. Then, the American Society of Civil Engineers shares an overview of Wisconsin aging sewer systems, which can cause sinkholes.
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Homeless on the rise in Milwaukee
Three years ago, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found Milwaukee County had the lowest per-capita count of unsheltered homeless people in the nation. But as Evan Casey reports, the county has seen that number increase, which is worrying local experts and advocates.
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Milwaukee group shares experience after immersion trip to Israel, West BankÂ
Last month, more than a dozen college students traveled to Israel as part of an immersion trip to gain perspective on the conflict with Hamas. We talk with the head of Hillel Milwaukee and a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student about what they learned from the excursion.
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Wisconsin Life
We learn about the Ho-Chunk artist, Harry Whitehorse, who inspired a wood-sculpture festival.
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Milwaukee menswear company Milworks plans to expand
Milwaukee menswear company Milworks recently announced plans to open its second brick-and-mortar location. We speak with two of the owners about why they’re expanding and to learn more about the changing landscape of menswear and Milwaukee fashion.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Ken Mika Guest
- Rabbi Joshua Herman Guest
- Owen Ward Guest
- Jesse Meyer Guest
- Jason Meyer Guest
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Courtney Everett Producer
- Royce Podeszwa Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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