We look at how national media covered the disappearance of Major Harris, the missing 3-year-old found dead in Milwaukee last month. Then, learn how the City of Eau Claire is implementing a participatory budget process. We look at five things to do this month in Milwaukee.

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Wednesday on Lake Effect: missing person coverage, participatory budgeting, five things to do in Milwaukee, new disinfecting spray

As the Kyle Rittenhouse trial develops, we revisit our conversation with two Kenosha natives who witnessed part of the deadly shooting in 2020. We hear from one of the leaders of the Milwaukee American Indian Movement, who took over an abandoned Coast Guard station 50 years ago.

Tuesday on Lake Effect: Kenosha shooting witnesses, AIM Coast Guard takeover, SoundStage MKE, catch & release

Community members in Kenosha talk about how they’re feeling as the trial for Kyle Rittenhouse gets underway. Then, we tell you about the financial outlook for the Milwaukee County Parks system and the potential consequences of budget shortfalls. Plus, in our Book of the Month series a Milwaukee Public librarian recommends what to read during Native American Heritage Month.

Monday on Lake Effect: Rittenhouse trial reactions, Milwaukee County Parks financial outlook, November 'Book of the Month'

We explore how being incarcerated at a young age can impact mental health. Then, learn about Dia de los Muertos and this year's celebration at Forest Home Cemetery. We learn about the folklore history of owls and their association with Halloween. Plus, have the latest Milwaukee Music Roundup.

Thursday on Lake Effect: youth incarceration mental health, Dia de los Muertos, owl folklore, Milwaukee Music Roundup

We look at the state of the pandemic here in Milwaukee, how to get a COVID-19 booster shot, and how the city is preparing to vaccinate kids. We learn how the Milwaukee Consortium of Hmong Health is working to combat culturally specific COVID-19 misinformation. Plus, learn about Milwaukee Rep’s latest production, Dad’s Season Tickets.

Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee COVID-19 boosters and kids' vaccines, cultural COVID-19 misinformation, 'Dad's Season Tickets' at Milwaukee Rep

We speak with the executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce about how they plan to use federal aid dollars. Then, we learn how a proposed sandhill crane hunt could have an impact beyond the bird's population levels. A paranormal researcher looks back at some of Wisconsin’s most notable UFO sightings and activity. Plus, for this month’s Dig In! Venice Williams explains how to put your garden to bed for winter.

Tuesday on Lake Effect: Hmong Chamber of Commerce aid dollars, sandhill crane hunt, Wisconsin UFO sightings, 'Dig In!' gardening

We learn about plans to start resettling Afghan refugees in Wisconsin. Then, look at how communities like Cudahy are trying to attract younger residents. Bubbler Talk finds out why inflatable reindeer have been seen at COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites. Plus, we learn about the signature washfountain that launched the Bradley Corporation in Wisconsin.

Monday on Lake Effect: resettling Wisconsin's Afghan refugees, redesigning Cudahy, 'Bubbler Talk,' Bradley Corp. washfountain

We learn about a tool that can help connect Black and LatinX youth in Milwaukee to education and job resources. Then, highlight some films to see this weekend at the sixth annual Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival. We learn about the Festival City Symphony’s upcoming season. Plus, a new documentary tells the story of a fighter pilot downed over Italy, and his family finding the crash site 70 years later.

Thursday on Lake Effect: BLEST Hub, Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, Festival City Symphony, 'Finding Loren' documentary

A billboard with the words “You Are Loved” over a progress rainbow flag and superimposed with flowers went up in Madison, Wisconsin this past summer. Designed by Madison-based transgender, nonbinary artist Rae Senarighi, it was originally intended to just be up in June for Pride month, but a grassroots campaign has turned it into so much more.

'I had to do something tangible': How a billboard turned into a grassroots movement sharing positivity

We look at the budget proposals for Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee and learn exactly how they’re using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Then, speak with the artist behind the “You Are Loved” pride billboards which originated in Wisconsin and have spread to other states. Plus, we learn how a sound-proof arena is making it easier to study frog mating calls at UW-Milwaukee.

Wednesday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee budget proposals, 'You Are Loved' billboards, UWM frog arena, Historic Concordia neighborhood

Lake Effect is WUWM’s local show about what matters most now to people in Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin. It goes beyond the headlines and connects listeners to the community.

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