Episodes

  • World legends with Wisconsin roots explored in new book, 'Wisconsin Idols'

    World legends with Wisconsin roots explored in new book, 'Wisconsin Idols'
    Apr 21 2025
    From the famous to the little-known, Robbins hopes readers can appreciate how Wisconsin has been a crossroad for people who have changed the world.
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    15 mins
  • What to know about ICE arrests at the courthouse and what's being done

    What to know about ICE arrests at the courthouse and what's being done
    Apr 18 2025
    Over the past few weeks, two people have been detained and arrested by ICE agents at Milwaukee’s county courthouse. Here's what happened and what residents should know moving forward.
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    8 mins
  • Some Wisconsin counties could be a tinderbox for measles outbreak, health official says

    Some Wisconsin counties could be a tinderbox for measles outbreak, health official says
    Apr 16 2025
    Wisconsin has one of the lowest vaccination rates for measles in the nation — much lower than any of the states with active outbreaks.
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    14 mins
  • How to turn around MPS? Report highlights lessons from Chicago, Miami and DC schools

    How to turn around MPS? Report highlights lessons from Chicago, Miami and DC schools
    Apr 14 2025
    A report released by the Wisconsin Policy Forum takes lessons from other major city school systems to help support changes in Milwaukee.
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    11 mins
  • Making the economic case for state investment in the arts

    Making the economic case for state investment in the arts
    Apr 11 2025
    Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski speaks with arts advocates about the work they’re doing to increase state funding for the arts.
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    14 mins
  • Join this metal detectorist searching old homes for history and hidden treasures

    Join this metal detectorist searching old homes for history and hidden treasures
    Apr 9 2025
    Have you ever wondered what might be hidden underground? A metal detectorist can help with that!
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    16 mins
  • The new MPS superintendent is tasked with a turnaround. What's 'top of the list?'

    The new MPS superintendent is tasked with a turnaround. What's 'top of the list?'
    Apr 7 2025
    Dr. Brenda Cassellius is Milwaukee Public Schools' new superintendent. What are her priorities for her first year on the job?
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    11 mins
  • Milwaukee Wine Weekend: 5 days of wine, Milwaukee and accessibility

    Milwaukee Wine Weekend: 5 days of wine, Milwaukee and accessibility
    Apr 4 2025
    The Milwaukee Wine Academy offers a place where people of color of all levels of wine expertise are comfortable trying, talking and tasting wine. Learn more at the upcoming Milwaukee Wine Weekend.
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    15 mins
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