A Milwaukee institution is celebrating a big milestone: Landmark Lanes turns 95. Landmark was originally a part of the Oriental Theatre complex, eventually becoming the entertainment center generations of Milwaukeeans have come to know. We explore its history and why people continue to visit the "Underground City."

A partnership between a southeast Wisconsin farmer and a brewer has led to the creation of a beer that allows you to taste the history of the state.

As the Packers took on the Bears and celebrated another victory against the rival team, there was another Wisconsin NFL team celebrating a special anniversary. The Milwaukee Badgers are celebrating the centennial anniversary of their founding. If that name sounds unfamiliar it’s because it was a short-lived franchise and one of the first in NFL history.

The Butterfly in the Sky documentary shares the story of the PBS children’s series Reading Rainbow — from its iconic host, the people behind the scenes, and the challenges its creators faced in cultivating a love of reading through television. Co-director Bradford Thomason joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to talk about the making of the film and how it adds to the show's legacy.

Climate change is affecting every part of the globe, but the impact isn’t evenly divided. In the Midwest, a new forecast of weather trends shows Milwaukee at the tip of a major heat belt, where heatwaves are projected to intensify at a greater rate than other parts of the nation.

Milwaukee Recreation is adding new permanent courts for a 5,000-year-old Hmong game—a sport growing in popularity in the city. The group is keeping the tradition alive.

Physicians criticize the law as outdated, vague and severe. Health systems are scrambling to guide them on how to stay out of criminal trouble.

School is almost back in session, and parents are working to make sure their kids have everything they need to start the school year right. For many parents, a COVID-19 vaccination should be on that list.

In all of the conversations following the overturn of Roe V Wade, there’s a group that’s been largely left out of the discussion: career women planning to have children at an older age. An anonymous listener shares how the Supreme Court decision impacts her and her family.

The Oscar Mayer 'Wiener Song' has become a cultural touchstone in America, and it all started with a contest out of Madison, Wisconsin. We explore the humble origins of the song and its legacy today.