Lake Effect

Why wasps have been bugging so many people lately. An inside look at Flight for Life and how they are always on standby to save a life. A new music venue in Milwaukee.

As we start Hispanic Heritage Month, we examine the moment we’re living in – and what it means to be Latino-American. Local labor leader Jesus Salas speaks on the legacy of the farmworkers movement. An early literacy program that teaches children Spanish through play.

A local high school teacher shares how education was changed by 911. A new Capitol Notes dives into the race for state attorney general. A Wisconsin sculpture park filled with massive stones.

We look at the legacy of outgoing Democratic Governor Tony Evers. We get an update on a Shorewood man ticketed for walking the Lake Michigan shoreline. We learn how hot weather impacts kids in the classroom. Plus, we look at steampunk culture in a new Bubbler Talk.

A project that aims to prevent invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan. How Wisconsin food banks are working to keep up with increased demand. A preview of the upcoming Milwaukee Short Film Festival.

Why measles is spreading in Wisconsin and why getting vaccinated is important. The outgoing dean of UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences speaks on how the school has grown. This month’s Bar Talk is all about the martini.

The future of some of the most recognizable buildings in Downtown Milwaukee. Meet the environmental nonprofit Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s new director and learn about his vision. A local restoration project that’s supporting monarch butterflies.

How urban renewal has impacted cities like Milwaukee. Nearby Nature Milwaukee’s new director and his vision for the environmental nonprofit. Why heat waves can put stress on trees.

How living in Wisconsin ranks among other states in the nation. A report shows heat is a rising concern for workers in Wisconsin. Milwaukee's bygone movie palaces – and what happened to them.

Ways community organizers are helping those impacted by last summer's historic flooding. A local restoration project that is supporting monarch butterflies. A new store in Milwaukee selling eco-friendly home goods and refillable products.

An art teacher whose classroom at Riverside High School was destroyed by last summer’s floods. A program that gathers extra local produce and turns it into healthy meals. What it takes to be a projectionist at the Oriental Theater.

How Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood has transformed 10 years after a police killing and unrest in that neighborhood. A Milwaukee native has built a social media following as she travels the world by train. Bubbler Talk looks at some unorthodox housing in Milwaukee.

The story of one woman’s fight against deportation and her journey back to Milwaukee. Dive into the books that are checked out the most across our local library branches. A new Chirp Chat about an artist inspired by bird migration in southeast Wisconsin.

A course at Marquette teaching young people how to debate civilly. A photobook dedicated to live music in Milwaukee. The difference between a sea shanty and maritime music.

What’s happened in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood in the 10 years since a police shooting sparked unrest there. A Milwaukee native who has built a social media following as she travels the world by train. Milwaukee’s Silent Book Club.

The Trump administration's cuts to childcare services, and its effect on Wisconsin. How education policy fits into Wisconsin politics. We meet an artist from Wisconsin who uses cardboard to sculpt stories from his family history.

We learn about three men who went missing during last summer’s historic flooding, and their families’ searching for answers. We look at the network providing free summertime meals to kids in Milwaukee during the summer. We learn why the Great Lakes are perfect for exploring.

We learn how our urban trees are managed, after severe winds uprooted trees in the Milwaukee area this week. The subject of our series 'How to Evict Your Landlord' files for bankruptcy. Our astronomy contributor shares her takeaways from an international planetarium conference in Japan.

Three men who went missing during last summer’s historic flooding and their families’ search for answers. The increased risk of flooding in the Milwaukee area and what’s being done about it. The network of entities providing free summertime meals to Milwaukee's kids.

Underwater archaeology and why the Great Lakes are ideal for exploring. Neil DeGrasse Tysson speaks about what he hopes for the future of science education. The similarities between dinosaurs and today's birds.

Capitol Notes examines what is ahead in the general election. How local newsrooms are grappling with AI and look at ways it can be used as a tool. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

Lessons learned from last year's historic floods and how schools are preparing for future severe weather. We check out the Wisconsin State Fair archives and learn about the man who helped make it happen. We meet one Milwaukee woman sharing random acts of kindness through love letters. 

We continue our analysis of this week’s primary election and look at what’s ahead in the general election. We speak with the producer of “Horsegirls." We tell you about one Milwaukee woman sharing random acts of kindness through love letters.

We share a roundup of the primary election results. Then, we look at how the socialist party has evolved into the Democratic Socialists of America today. We speak with the mayor of Glendale about his book, It's All Local. Plus, we learn about Wisconsin's own fire prevention mascot, Torchy Timberloss.

An update on the ongoing legal battle over the Line 5 pipeline in Wisconsin. A look back at how schools in our area handled last year's historic flooding. A local nonprofit provides dental care for underserved children who are on Medicaid.

What you need to know before you vote in tomorrow's primary election. We check out the Wisconsin State Fair archives and learn about the man who helped make it happen.

Making Milwaukee more resilient after devastating floods last August. How trust in other people might differ by generation. How a historic venue is being transformed into a creative space for young people.

How trust in other people differs by generation. What longtime Milwaukee radio host Homer Blow has learned in his 35-years-and-counting behind the mic. How Milwaukee’s Third Ward went from nearly a red-light district into a arts and culinary hub.

A new public art installation taking over Milwaukee beaches. Our latest Bar Talk shares some summer drink recommendations. A UW-Milwaukee professor shares her experience researching ocean volcanoes.

We check in on efforts to make Milwaukee more resilient after devastating floods last August. We visit a music festival that highlights the talent of the Chippewa Valley. We explore a new exhibit of artist Jan Serr’s work.

What the Michelin Guide coming to Milwaukee means for the city and its restaurants. A historic venue on Milwaukee’s Near West Side becomes a creative space for young people. The legend of the Rhinelander Hodag.

What you need to know about the security of Wisconsin’s election system. We speak with the independent office looking into last week's fatal police shooting of a man in Madison. We check in with a local farmer on how the summer heat is impacting his dairy cows.

Madison’s Office of Independent Police Monitor and their role after a fatal police shooting last week. A program that helps get early education teachers into affordable housing in Milwaukee. New local music in the Milwaukee Music Roundup.

We examine the president’s claims of election fraud and what you need to know about the security of Wisconsin’s election system. We meet Lake Michigan’s new Coast Guard commander. We learn about the FBI headquarters in Milwaukee.

We sit in on a storm spotter class with the National Weather Service. What happens to the animals at the zoo when severe weather strikes. Inside Wisconsin’s sauna culture.

We tell you about a DNR project that should give us a clearer picture of PFAS contamination in the state. We look at the rapidly changing race for governor in Wisconsin. We check in a local farmer on how the summer heat is impacting his dairy cows. Plus, we look at how extreme heat affects trees.

Everything you need to know ahead of Wisconsin’s partisan primary next month. The world’s first armless pilot shares what inspired her to take to the skies. Tips on how to safely observe and care for caterpillars and butterflies in your backyard.

How living in Wisconsin ranks among other states. A project happening on Milwaukee’s lakefront and how you can weigh in. We meet aspiring pro-wrestlers who attend a Milwaukee area pro-wrestling school.

Health impacts the wildfire smoke and what precautions to take. How going hungry can impact children. Tips on how to safely observe and care for caterpillars and butterflies in your backyard.

The financial impact last summer’s historic flooding in the Milwaukee area. We meet the world’s first armless pilot. We look ahead to this weekend’s BLK Girl Fest.

Everything you need to know ahead of Wisconsin’s partisan primary in August. How ABCD – After Breast Cancer Diagnosis – helps people with breast cancer. Visit a Wisconsin summer camp for high school students learning skilled trades.

We learn about a new nonprofit that’s working to eliminate the stigma around eating disorders. We share an update on tick bite cases in Wisconsin. We learn the origins of the city's neighborhood posters. Plus, we learn about an album all about Wisconsin birds.

Today's episode is all about housing affordability, with stories from our series "Keys to Homeownership." We discuss how community land trusts, neighborhood groups and priority programs for educators are working to make housing attainable in Milwaukee.

July is BIPOC mental health month. John Fleissner speaks about making art for activism. We learn what makes sea shanties different from maritime music.

We tell you about the library's ABC Academy and how it's helping with early literacy. We share some tips on keeping pets safe in the summer heat. We speak with the filmmakers of "UECK." Plus, we tell you about King's Chord, Rufus King High School's A Capella club.

We learn how local municipalities are using AI to field calls. Then we share tips on how to stay safe outside in the summer heat. Plus, we visit Milwaukee’s Cherry Street Garden.

We look at how artificial intelligence is impacting educators and students. We look back on Vivent Health's 40 years of care. We share a farewell love letter to Giannis. We share how Old World Wisconsin is celebrating 50 years of teaching our state’s history.

How Wisconsin’s “City of Presidents” is celebrating the nation’s 250th. We learn about Frank Lloyd Wright’s work in neighboring Illinois. We clear up some common misconceptions about shooting stars. 

The impact of overstaffing in Wisconsin schools. As the nation turns 250, we look back on the history of immigration in the country. A development proposal at the Midtown Center that’s on pause over concerns it’s a data center.

We explore how AI is impacting differing professions in Milwaukee and beyond.