Doug Oitzinger
Communities around the state are grappling with PFAS contamination, including the Town of Peshtigo. Now residents hope the attention of the Environmental Protection Agency and its recent designation of two of the most studied forever chemicals as “hazardous substances" will lead to solutions for their town.
Why is Wisconsin a swing state? That’s the question at the heart of this podcast, which explores the state’s historical and current political climate.
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A recent report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows rising numbers of traffic related deaths in Milwaukee County, especially for Black residents, sharply contrasts the statewide trend where traffic deaths have been on the decline for decades. -
JoAnne Potter started college in 1969, but never finished. Now, 55 years later, she’s graduating from UWM with a bachelor’s degree. -
What do protests on Wisconsin campuses mean for Wisconsin Democrats, and how will the state's Republicans deal with a fundraising shortfall? Find out on Capitol Notes. -
Volkswagen, once the leader in small economy cars (Beetle), finally joined the burgeoning small crossover market in 2021 with its 2022 Taos. It excelled at value and was a handsome addition. -
Former President Donald Trump says a recent influx of immigrants is to blame for a budget shortfall in a Wisconsin town. City officials have a different take on what's happening. -
Craig Counsell left to manage the Cubs. Pat Murphy has the Brewers battling for first place anyway. -
Every day, thousands of people visit the Milwaukee County Zoo to see the animals they love — whether it’s the adorable otters, roaring tigers or giant elephants. These animals live their lives on display, but most of us don’t know what happens after they die. -
Carol & Diane Amour of the Tribute Documentary Group join Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski to share more about future plans for the large rotating powwow exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum — "A Tribute to Survival."
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