When you look at a map of Wisconsin, it’s covered in names that remind us of this country’s original inhabitants. Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, Kinnickinnic — all words derived from Native American languages.

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Oconomowoc, Nagawicka, Okauchee: unpacking Wisconsin's Native place names

At the corner of North Shepard Avenue and East Locust Street, there are standalone brick pillars. Listener Eric Kowalik wondered where the structures came from and what they were for.

The story behind the mysterious brick pillars at Shepard Avenue & Locust Street on Milwaukee's east side

People have a lot of questions when they come to the Milwaukee County Zoo. But the most the important one may be this: how did all of these animals even get here?

How Animals Get To The Milwaukee County Zoo

With the help of former Milwaukee Braves and a local historian, we look back at the celebrations after the Braves became World Series Champions in 1957.

Former Milwaukee Braves And A Local Historian Look Back At Unusual 1957 World Series Celebration

On May 4, 1989, two Milwaukee celebrities — Bob Reitman and Gene Mueller, hosts of the popular WKTI morning show Reitman and Mueller — were featured as barflies on the popular sitcom Cheers. Bubbler Talk looks into how this came about.

Getting Reitman And Mueller On An Episode Of 'Cheers' Was Actually Pretty Easy

Eileen Hosmanek was walking her dogs with her daughter on Milwaukee's Lower East Side and came across something quite strange: the Near Here plaque.

Strange Plaque Piques Interest On North Farwell In Milwaukee

Riverwest resident Lindsey Goding came upon a mystery bridge above the Milwaukee River when she moved to the Milwaukee neighborhood a few years ago. Together, for Bubbler Talk, we uncover its purpose.

The Story Of The Bridge That Appears To Lead To Nowhere Along The Milwaukee River

Baseball great Hank Aaron passed away this year and will be honored at the Major League All Star Game on Tuesday. So, we thought we'd finally bring to the plate a Bubbler Talk question from 2017 that asks about Aaron statues in Milwaukee.

Statue, Mural & Today's Young Milwaukee Players Honor Baseball Great Hank Aaron

Milwaukee is known as a city of breweries. But Bubbler Talk question asker Tom Targos has noticed another alcohol industry growing in Wisconsin — craft distilleries.

How Craft Spirits Gained A Foothold In Brew City

For this week's Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Audrey Nowakowski looks into why Milwaukeeans love their pizza topped with cheese, sausage, mushroom and onions.

Why Is Cheese, Sausage, Mushroom & Onion Pizza So Popular In Milwaukee?

On this week’s Bubbler Talk, WUWM's Marti Mikkelson gives an update on the shuttering of iconic Up And Under Pub on Milwaukee's Brady Street last September.

As Up & Under Pub Replacement Nears, A Check-In On Milwaukee's Brady Street

The near south side of Milwaukee has long been home to the city’s Mexican community, where food has always been an important part of the culture. This week's Bubbler Talk explores the history of one family's longtime restaurant — Luna's Texas Restaurant.

Luna's Texas Restaurant: The Story Of One Of Milwaukee's Longtime Mexican Restaurants

On this Bubbler Talk, we learn about the history behind the stained glass windows found in Milwaukee bungalows.

An Ode To Craftsmanship: Stained Glass Windows In Milwaukee Bungalows

For more than 20 years, families gathered around their radios during the holidays to hear the Billie the Brownie show, featuring Billie, Santa Claus and Captain Larry.

'Billie the Brownie' Holiday Radio Show Still Holds A Sweet Spot For Milwaukeeans

When you’re driving to work, there’s nothing worse than seeing a traffic sign that shows delays ahead. But if you’re like firefighter Drew Schuster, there's one thing you look forward to seeing: the witty safety messages.

Behind The Screens: Who Makes Wisconsin's Witty Traffic Signs?

What's got you scratching your head about the Milwaukee area? WUWM News reporters and Lake Effect producers investigate your questions.

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