The Domes Reimagined Project and what updates are coming to the horticultural hub. A Milwaukeean who created a surfboard made entirely of eco-friendly materials. How pull tabs ended up in so many Wisconsin bars.

A conservation group working to preserve and protect natural farmland. A homesteading experience gone horribly wrong. Wisconsin’s motorcycle racing scene and why a film about it took 17 years to complete.

A tool that empowers Milwaukee renters. How Milwaukee’s Silent Book Club brings readers together. Reflections on 2024 events at the Manfred Olson Planetarium – including the solar eclipse.

Conversation with the state Democratic Assembly Minority Leader on her hope for more bipartisanship. The Wisconsin Policy Forum’s top findings from 2024. A Wisconsin producer of the Oscar-winning documentary short film “The Last Repair Shop.”

Milwaukee Public Museum's accomplished history. Artifacts left over from Milwaukee’s past mental health care facilities. What Milwaukee is Made Of. We plan a snowmobiling trip.

Upcoming state legislature and state supreme court storylines in 2025. Milwaukee has a new youth poet laureate. Plus, explore earth-conscious New Year’s resolutions with Dig In! and learn a new NA cocktail recipe.

Rethinking new year’s resolutions into opportunities for change. Preparing for severe winter weather. Safety tips for those planning to do any winter recreation on the ice.

The Greentree Apartments provide safety and learning. Renowned taxidermist shares her work in Milwaukee. A restored organ comes to the Oriental Theater. Tap your toes along with two senior dance groups.

MKE Outdoor Indoor Exchange's mission is to reuse and recycle. Two WUWMers go on a cicada seeking adventure. We look at the public museum's geology collection and hear from some folks who have a special connection to Leap Day.

Today’s Lake Effect is a special music show to celebrate the New Year featuring songs from our "Live at Lake Effect" series, as well as conversations with the team involved in creating the episodes.