Lake Effect

The politics of data centers in Wisconsin. The Big Family Playdate at Central Library this weekend. A new second-hand store in West Allis that sells arts and crafts materials.

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.