Lake Effect

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Monday 2/2/26: Beach access court case, private schools and public vouchers, Enderis Park Feb 02, 2026

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The case against a Shorewood man found guilty of trespassing along Lake Michigan. Nearly half of private school students are using publicly funded vouchers. The history of Milwaukee’s Enderis Park neighborhood.

Friday 1/30/26: warming shelters, Keys to Homeownership, coyotes, new Milwaukee Rec Director, One Liner Madness Jan 30, 2026

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We learn how Milwaukee’s network of emergency shelters are responding during the extreme cold. We look at how different neighborhood groups are helping renters become homeowners. We tell you about the coyotes you see around the city. We meet Milwaukee Recreation’s new director. Plus, tell you about the One Line Madness comedy show coming to Milwaukee.

Thursday 1/29/26: Seeking Solutions, rare bird prints, sturgeon spearing Jan 29, 2026

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Our housing series continues with a look at how neighborhood groups are helping people become homeowners. A complete collection of Audubon prints. The upcoming sturgeon spearing season.

Wednesday 1/28/26: Coyote cohabitation, Status Pending, One Liner Madness Jan 28, 2026

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How to cohabitate with coyotes. A bonus episode of WUWM’s immigration podcast, Status Pending. A comedy tournament coming to Milwaukee this weekend.

Tuesday 1/27/26: Shelters respond to the cold, Milwaukee Rec's new director, Frank Lloyd Wright Jan 27, 2026

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How Milwaukee’s network of emergency shelters respond during extreme cold. We meet Milwaukee Recreation’s new director. We learn how architect Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by his home state of Wisconsin.

Monday 1/26/26: Reporting on Minneapolis, constitutional amendments, National Environmental Policy Act Jan 26, 2026

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A Minneapolis reporter speaks on covering the federal immigration crack down there. Why Wisconsin’s Republican-led legislature is getting new constitutional amendments on the ballot. What the National Environmental Policy Act is supposed to do.

Friday 1/23/26: Safety tips for the cold, Milwaukee Health Assessment, Live at Lake Effect Jan 23, 2026

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Safety tips for this bitterly cold weekend. A new health report on Milwaukee. The final episode of our Live at Lake Effect series filmed at the Lake Effect Surf Shop.

Thursday 1/22/26: Milwaukee Health Assessment, Live at Lake Effect, Bubbler Talk Jan 22, 2026

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We examine Milwaukee’s Health Assessment and how it could impact care. The final episode of our Live at Lake Effect series filmed at the Lake Effect Surf Shop. A new season of Bubbler Talk kicks off.

Wednesday 1/21/26: MPS audit funds released, how to get kids reading, Milwaukee Music Roundup Jan 21, 2026

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Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent shares how the district will move forward with money released after audit. We explore how to get kids reading. New local music in our Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Tuesday 1/20/26: nursing degree changes, physician mental health, cold weather care, behind the scenes at the Domes Jan 20, 2026

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We learn how the federal government is changing how nursing students can access federal student loans. We examine the high rate of mental health struggles among doctors. We help you prepare for winter weather emergencies. Plus, we get a behind the scenes look at the Mitchell Park Domes.

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