Lake Effect Feature

Milwaukee has the largest Black-white achievement gap in the country. A listener asked: is there a political will to fix it?

You can catch the "Beacons of Brew City" documentary at the Oriential Theatre on June 16 at 6 p.m. The exhibit will be at Style Pop Cafe through June 21.

We look at the tenure of Milwaukee’s last Socialist mayor, Frank Zeidler, and his aggressive campaign to expand the size of the city. We also explore what socialism looks like in Milwaukee today.

Reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows some Walgreens rental leases keep businesses from opening in those buildings, even if the property is vacant.

Capt. Rhianna Macon is based in Milwaukee and has been in the post for about a year. She’s in charge of operations in the four states surrounding Lake Michigan — Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

The month of June is a great time to see LGBTQ+ films at Milwaukee Film.

On May 27, Milwaukee's Community Development Alliance hosted an event showcasing WUWM's "Seeking Solutions: Keys to Homeownership" series.

In 1910 the Milwaukee Socialists won a trifecta in government. They were in power of the mayor's office, the Common Council and the County Board. But they had to work quickly if they were going to achieve a fraction of their goals.

Ridglan Farms gained national attention when activists broke in to free beagles from animal testing. Now, there's a national effort to rehome 1,500 rescued beagles.

At ECO MKE Refillery, you can bring in a reusable container, like a mason jar or glass jug, and buy refills of dish soap, detergent, body wash and more.