Lake Effect

Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn't always been a warm welcome. Here's a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin.

The 4th Annual Black Birth: Maternal & Infant Health Symposium returns to Milwaukee, bringing health care advocates, providers and community members together to address disparities in Black maternal and infant health.

Look at a map of Milwaukee and you'll find traces of the waves of immigration to our city: From Yankee Hill to Schlitz and Pabst and the quintessential "Polish flat."

Milwaukee indie rock band Vanity Plates joins Lake Effect's Joy Powers for an interview and in-studio session.

Lake Effect is partnering with the Wisconsin Historical Society and Old World Wisconsin to bring you stories about beer and brewing in our state. We’ll be sharing these histories with you leading up to the grand opening of the restored Whittnebel’s Tavern at Old World Wisconsin.

AmeriCorps cuts hit organizations like Public Allies hard, creating reverberations around the Milwaukee area.

The film documents five high school students from around the United States who are aiming for a spot at the 2024 National Speech and Debate championships.

WUWM Digital Producer Graham Thomas spoke to vendors and librarians at Milwaukee Zine Fest — an event celebrating print media, DIY publishing and free expression.

Black professionals in Milwaukee are at the helm of a new-non-profit called Empathy Mental Health dedicated to increasing access for mental healthcare in the Black community.

The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline with unique features like sea caves and sandstone cliffs.