Lake Effect

One local woman’s fight to stop her deportation. Did a Wisconsinite find love on Farmer Wants a Wife? The local restaurants that have closed and some new ones in town.

MCTS' apprenticeship program for aspiring bus operators and mechanics. How Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators are reacting to President Trump’s budget bill. The Ojibwe language version of Star Wars: A New Hope.

A shift in how Milwaukee County handles youth justice. Etiquette at Native American powwows. The history of Cardinal Stritch University. Challenges of doing live improv.

How proposed federal funding changes could affect job seekers in Milwaukee County. Books and Beyond explores the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library. What people can learn from birds.

An immigration attorney weighs in on the current challenge to birthright citizenship. We examine the importance of civics education. We highlight some of Wisconsin's state parks. Plus, our latest Live at Lake Effect features Craig Finn.

We learn about the history of mental health care in Milwaukee. We learn what the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee is made of. We explore Milwaukee's HAM radio community. Plus, speak to the author of an ecothriller, "Big Lake Troubles."

We learn about racist fliers that have been found in some Wisconsin communities. We explore the events that led to the Bay View Massacre. We learn about Milwaukee’s first professional women’s basketball team. Plus, tell you how to canoe or kayak the Wisconsin River this summer.

We learn about a new study that examines the connection between singing and heart health. We learn about a recreated tavern at Old World Wisconsin. We learn how to do proper tick check. Plus, tell you about book of essays called "Pure Innocent Fun."

Anodyne workers attempt to unionize this week. What’s happening with immigration policy in Wisconsin. One of the oldest stamp clubs in the country.

How the idea of citizenship has changed throughout our state and nation’s history. What MPS teachers are telling the district when they retire or leave. New nostalgic songs from local musicians.