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For National News Literacy Week, Lake Effect's Joy Powers sat down with journalism and media studies professor Patrick Johnson to talk about the importance of news literacy in today's ever-changing news ecosystem.

As President Trump launches his mass deportation efforts, some immigrant communities are scrambling to alert others. But that information, usually spread over social media, isn’t always true. And that can be a problem.

Three Milwaukee TikTok creators shared their thoughts on TikTok and its impact on the city.

After gaining an international following, the Milwaukee Public Library on Instagram and TikTok is inspiring people around the world to visit Milwaukee and support their local libraries as well.

After the COVID-19 pandemic and receiving a new budget, the Milwaukee Public Library continues to be a resource for people.

Madison-based TikTok star Mercury Stardust posted a video helping someone use ratchet straps. Now, she's the "Trans Handy Ma'am" and an author.

Michael Glorioso, general manager of Glorioso’s Italian Market, explains what a grinder is amid recent social media buzz.

Kristi Johnston, national press secretary for NextGen America and current Hinge dater, explains how her organization is using dating apps to check the political pulse in Wisconsin ahead of the state Supreme Court race.

Wisconsin native Kristin Brey launches a daily radio program from her popular politically based humorous content.

Whenever people have a question about something in their community, they often check Facebook or other online forums for information from their local government. The Platespinners is a support group for communication managers behind these informational posts throughout the state.