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President-elect Trump wants to roll back spending that Congress has already approved. But a 1974 law may stand in his way.

Today on Lake Effect , we explore the life and legacy of politician and civil rights activist Vel Phillips.

But Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball promises open communication with the County Board.

Lake Effect’s Audrey Nowakowski and Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp bring you "Live at Lake Effect" — a filmed music series featuring local and nationally touring musicians performing in the Lake Effect Surf Shop. This episode features Portland-based band, Blitzen Trapper.

From pioneering open housing legislation to serving as Wisconsin’s secretary of state, Vel Phillips has influenced countless crucial moments in our history.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants has begun. Pakistan's security forces dispersed protesters in the capital. Trump tariffs aim to stop fentanyl from entering the U.S.

NPR's Rob Schmitz asks North Carolina State University's Rob Handfield how President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could affect consumer costs in the U.S.

Today on Lake Effect , we learn about the discovery of what scientists believe are sink holes in Lake Michigan.

The Wisconsin Innocence Project helped Manuel Cucuta, who was convicted of a double murder in 1999.

WUWM is celebrating 60 years on the air, and we're recognizing it in a variety of ways, including this special honoring legendary Milwaukee radio personality and our now-retired co-worker, Bob Reitman.