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Some time ago, Lake Effect brought you the story of Steve Kodis, the Wisconsin man who believed Milwaukee deserved a better official flag. Since his…

The COVID-19 pandemic caused millions of people to lose their jobs and many are facing economic hardship. For some families, it’s been challenging to…

If you’re not familiar with writer Tim Dowling, he’s someone to look up.Dowling has written a very funny column for Britain’s Guardian newspaper for the…

WUWM 89.7 - Milwaukee's NPR, a department of UW-Milwaukee and an NPR member station, offers an exciting and creative work environment. WUWM looks for dedicated people who are ready for a challenge.

Breathing. It’s something that we do without thinking about it. However, most of the time we’re practicing shallow breathing, which can sometimes make us…

NPR's Melissa Block speaks to writer and comedian Baratunde Thurston about his new PBS series, "America Outdoors," which takes viewers on numerous adventures but also has a serious bent.

As we continue to look for things to do outdoors during the pandemic, one of Milwaukee’s first parks, Forest Home Cemetery, hopes to become a place for…

New York's American Museum of Natural History holds the remains of some 12,000 people. The museum is removing human remains from public display and reviewing its repatriation procedures.

Every September, top chefs from around the world gather to celebrate the diversity of Peruvian cuisine. But not everyone is convinced the food boom is the answer to the country's historic challenges.

Prosecutors said Thursday that they will not pursue charges in the death of Benedict, prompting an outcry from LGBTQ+ advocates.