Lake Effect

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.

Vivent Health’s 40 years of leading HIV care in Wisconsin. The importance of the microbiome, from the herbal apprentices at Alice’s Garden Urban Farm. Old World Wisconsin is celebrates 50 years.

We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. We learn about a local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. We talk about the origins and evolution of the iconic song, “Summertime.”

The racial achievement gap in Wisconsin schools, and some potential solutions. A local documentary that explores the world of Bank Swallows. The 1952 Oconto frog invasion.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's immigration story from Nigeria, to Greece to the Cream City. We explore the many versions of the iconic song “Summertime.” Radio Milwaukee shares their recommendations for week two of Summerfest.

Wisconsin’s teachers' apprenticeship program and its uncertain future. We speak with Wisconsin’s first Cartoonist Laureate. Learn the origins and evolution of the iconic jazz song, “Summertime.”

Today on Lake Effect , we explore the many accomplishments of Milwaukee’s socialist mayors in our series: The Milwaukee Socialists.