Lake Effect

Explore the history of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Go inside the Rare Books Room at Central Library to learn about one of their rarest items. Meet this year’s artist-in-residence at Milwaukee's Betty Brinn Children’s Museum.

We find out where you can find African language courses in the state. In our economy check-in, we speak with a woman who has been living out of her van as she looks for housing. We explore the ways that judges are held accountable.

We speak with one of the candidates for Milwaukee County Board’s District 11. We visit an organization taking a sustainable and affordable approach to home construction. We explore the ways that Wisconsin judges are held accountable.

We speak with candidates for Milwaukee County Board’s District 9. We speak with a woman who has been living out of her van as she looks for housing. Where to find African language college courses in Wisconsin.

We speak with candidates for Milwaukee County Board’s District 7. After the yesterday's snowstorm, we look into what the National Weather Service provides. We speak with fans of the reality TV show "Survivor."

Explore the life and legacy of politician and civil rights activist Vel Phillips. Meet the state’s first Black Miss Wisconsin. Learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team.

What's at stake in the upcoming state Supreme Court election. We hear from Iranian students who support US military actions in their home country. Plan a trip to the Racine Art Museum to see the Peeps exhibition.

We speak with a Journal Sentinel reporter about ICE operations in western Wisconsin. How visiting saunas can be a relaxing way to get through Wisconsin winters. A statue in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square that pays tribute to immigrant mothers.

Learn about the upcoming state supreme court election and what’s at stake. Explore the history of shuttered LGBTQ bar "This Is It", now designated as a historic landmark. The practice of Spiritualism at the Morris Pratt Institute in Whitewater.

We hear from Iranian students who support US military actions in their home country. How the federal crackdown on immigration has impacted undocumented people in Milwaukee. We join a group of seniors for their monthly social club meet up.