Joy Powers is the host and producer of Lake Effect on WUWM 89.7 FM, Milwaukee's NPR station. With a focus on local stories and community issues, Joy covers a wide range of topics including arts and culture, politics, and human interest stories. Their work aims to highlight the diverse voices and experiences of the Milwaukee community.
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Joy Powers' coverage primarily focuses on local news, events, and culture in Milwaukee and Wisconsin. She shows a particular interest in government & politics, culture & society, family & relationships, as well as entertainment news with an emphasis on local events.
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By: Eddie Morales, Joy Powers
Packing for a move can be complicated. Now think about what it would be like to move an entire museum, with its fragile and sometimes ancient artifacts. That's what's happening at the Milwaukee Public Museum as it prepares to move to its new location in 2027.
By: Joy Powers, Rob Larry
Wisconsin-native and Latino historian, Sergio Gonzalez's new book, Strangers No Longer, unpacks Latino belonging and faith in Wisconsin, and how it informs our communities today.
By: Joy Powers
Spring has sprung and along with the nicer weather, we're getting a deluge of new music from Milwaukee musicians and as always, Matt Wild has been listening.
Purple is often associated with royalty and can promote a calming and healing state in the body. Here are some ways to add purple flowers and vegetables to your garden.
By: Joy Powers, Rob Larry
Mayor Cavalier Johnson is starting his second term and first full term as mayor, after winning the special election in 2022 after former Mayor Tom Barrett's resignation and serving a two-year term. Here are his plans moving forward.
By: Rob Larry, Joy Powers
The housing market is tight across the country, but Milwaukee presents some unique challenges that some other cities aren’t facing. Milwaukee Magazine's Chris Droser breaks down some of those challenges.
By: Joy Powers
With summer just over the horizon, many Milwaukeeans are looking forward to a season full of festivals, food, and, of course, live music — especially Milwaukeean Matt Wild.
As a swing state, Wisconsin has outsized influence in the 2024 election. What you may not know is Wisconsin has been influencing national policy for over 100 years.
Wisconsin, like many states, has a longstanding contentious relationship with its biggest city. Some politicians exploit this, to the detriment of everyone else.
Wisconsin has historically led the nation in creating, and limiting, union rights and bargaining power. We explore what that means for the state's politics and culture.
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