Erin Bagatta
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WUWM
President Donald Trump has radically reshaped the immigration landscape in the U.S. In this episode, we look at how the shifting legal landscape is impacting migrants seeking safety in the U.S., including Milwaukee’s Rohingya refugee community.
This new season looks at the top issues in Wisconsin and how they’re motivating voters nationwide.
Here is a guide to help Wisconsinites vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Bryce Richter/University of Wisconsin-MadisonNo risk, no reward. And the reward for UW-Madison physicist and professor Francis Halzen, after almost 40 years of studying the "ghost particle," is the Nobel Prize. -
VantageNew restrictions could shape what data center development looks like in the city of Milwaukee.
This WUWM series focuses on the challenges of food accessibility in Milwaukee and examines solutions.
Join us October 12 and take a trip through the 12 astrological houses
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Over the past five years, at least nine full-service grocery stores have closed in Milwaukee. The majority of those are on the city's north side. Community members came together to talk about what can be done -
The great news is the power is good enough to haul a family of four, or even five, around with minor effort while saving money weekly at the gas pump and initially at the dealerships. -
Le Creuset factory-to-table sale came to Milwaukee October 1-4, 2026. What to know about the mystery boxes, surprise gifts, free Dutch ovens, and how people got tickets for the sale.
Nobody owns us but you … our listeners, our supporters, and the community we serve.
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In June of 2026, a Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin team completed the state's first robotic kidney transplant — a major advancement in minimally invasive transplant surgery. -
Trade ministers from some of the world’s biggest economies were in Milwaukee this week for a meeting of the G20 – or Group of 20. It was a delicate time and place to negotiate, given President Trump’s global trade strategy. -
If you haven’t heard, the Milwaukee Brewers just dominated the regular season, finishing with a league-best 103 wins — their best record in franchise history. What were the most memorable moments of the season? And what comes next? -
The U.S. can deport Salah Sarsour, an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights, on the grounds that he is a threat to national security, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday. -
Hundreds of birds die from flying into glass buildings each year in downtown Milwaukee. But Wisconsin Night Guardians for Songbirds is working to change that.
Your connection to the community. Lake Effect brings you local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.
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