The environmental impact road salt has on our local waterways, racial disparities in accessing spaces like beaches and pools, an inside look at Flight for Life and ice safety tips.

We look at a bill that would make accessing police body camera footage more difficult. A new MIAD exhibition showcasing the people working to improve Milwaukee. We help you plan a trip to the Hot Air Affair.

The politics of statewide medical marijuana and latest on redistricting. “Happy Days” lasting impact on Milwaukee. Impact of the Green Book. The best local music that came out in 2023.

We look back at the Wisconsin Policy Forum’s top findings of 2023. We speak with actor Willem Dafoe about his Wisconsin roots and road to fame, and learn about a test to help Hmong people experiencing hearing loss.

Act 12 and the idea of ‘home rule’ enshrined in Wisconsin’s constitution. Local researchers are using music as a physical therapy tool. Influencer and blogger demystifies car care and maintenance. Sledding tips for speed, safety and gear.

We speak with an indigenous chef who opened modern, seasonal Ojibwe restaurant, two of Milwaukee’s foremost chefs about our restaurant scene, and learn about the viral recipe for the Italian grinder sandwich. We close by exploring the rising popularity of bubble tea.

Today on Lake Effect, we learn about an effort to get more kids into state-funded driver’s education courses. Then, we remember James Hall, former head of the Milwaukee NAACP. Plus, we tell you about changes to the Milwaukee restaurant scene and speak to one of just two female master cheesemakers in Wisconsin.

We tell you about the House of History, a project dedicated to sharing local Black LGBTQ+ history. We examine some artifacts left over from Milwaukee’s past mental health care facilities. We learn about the Black Cross Nurses. Plus, we tell you about Dr. Kate Newcomb, also known as the Angel on Snowshoes.

We talk with local labor leader, Jesus Salas about the roots of the farmworkers movement. We explore how Milwaukee became known as the Cream City. We look at the popularity and legality of pull tabs. We learn about Barbie's Wisconsin origin story. Plus, explore how to research historic properties and neighborhoods in Milwaukee.

We talk with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson about science, education and stargazing. Milwaukee native and actress Jane Kaczmarek talks about her return to the stage. Plus, we look at how Milwaukee celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.