There may be no more iconic sound on the south side of Milwaukee than the bells from a paletero’s cart. Those are the street vendors who sell paletas, or popsicles. But have you ever wondered, what is the job like? And who does it?

Paula Lovo is a Milwaukee artist and educator who grew up on the south side and documented a paletero's story. She also shares her love of paleteros and their connection to the community she grew up in.

Baraboo, Wisconsin has claimed the title of Circus Capital of the World for over 60 years. Today at Circus World, national historic landmarks, museums and circus archives occupy the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers circus. The site’s new executive director, Julie Parkinson, has family ties to the museum. WUWM’s Eddie Morales met Parkinson at Circus World, where they watched a live performance and discussed the museum’s future.

Earlier this summer, an invasive species called Japanese Stiltgrass was spotted in Rock County. Scientists are now asking the public to help prevent the invasive grass from spreading across the state.

Mark Renz is a professor, and an extension weed specialist at UW-Madison. He spoke with Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez about how to identify Stiltgrass and what to do if you find it.