Lake Effect Spotlight

Kim Sajet resigned from the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery after President Trump called for her removal. She's now the Milwaukee Art Museum new director.

The Cap Times found that nearly 200 school employees were investigated for sexual misconduct and grooming. Their records are not easily accessible by the public.

For Herbie Hancock, improvisation is an important part of daily life that goes far beyond the world of jazz.

MPL's Archives & Special Collections department is home to a wide range of primary documents that highlight the spooky side of Milwaukee history.

A Black-owned art gallery in Milwaukee, 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios, is facing an uncertain future, but owner Fatima Laster is dedicated to finding a solution.

UW-Milwaukee physics and astronomy assistant professor Lia Medeiros explains gravitational waves and the role UWM played in discovering them.

Dr. Jim Conway gives an overview of vaccine availability in Wisconsin as we head into the flu season.

Yemeni coffee houses are popping up all over the Milwaukee area. WUWM drinks its way through some of them. Up next: Al Wadi Coffee House.

Dewey Schanandore is one of thousands of Indigenous people who attended a residential school in the United States. He shares his story and how he has overcome its lasting challenges.

Fat Body Hotties is a Milwaukee collective that regularly hosts free clothing swaps for fat folks. Since 2023, the group has built a welcoming community through its inclusive and accessible events.