Milwaukee Opera Theatre showcases two big talents

Milwaukee Opera Theatre showcases two big talents

Singing actors Diane Lane, Susan Wiedmeyer featured in monodramas by Dominick Argento and Ben Krywosz.

PODCAST: Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse
PODCAST

Creating a safe place for victims of domestic abuse

In 2009, domestic violence rates reached a 10-year high. In Milwaukee, the Sojourner Family Peace Center works to aid victims and end violence through education.

Election 5Q: Haas, Kraeger in Dist. 14 County Supervisor race
Election 5Q

Haas, Kraeger in Dist. 14 County Supervisor race

Sen. Chris Larson's former seat is available, and two previous contenders square off to fill it until 2012.

Captured: Dancing with UPAF’s stars
Captured

Dancing with UPAF’s stars

The United Performing Arts Fund, a combined effort to keep actors acting, dancers dancing, singers singing and musicians playing, kicks off its 2011-12 campaign.

UPDATED: Judge rules that bargaining law not in effect
UPDATED

Judge rules that bargaining law not in effect

In a ruling early Thursday, Dane County Judge Maryann Sumi says that Wisconsin's contentious bargaining law is not in effect. The state says it will comply.

Milwaukee Ballet: Three Choreographers, three stories
Milwaukee Ballet

Three Choreographers, three stories

Darrell Grand Moultrie, Diane Coburn Bruning and the Milwaukee Ballet's own Petr Zahradnicek bring distinct dances to MBC.

Walker seeks federal stimulus funds for Hiawatha upgrades

Walker seeks federal stimulus funds for Hiawatha upgrades

Last year, Walker promised to turn down federal funds for high-speed rail. Now, he seeks those funds to improve Hiawatha service between Milwaukee and Chicago.

Magic Man: James Matson at WLC
Magic Man

James Matson at WLC

In "Sabbatical," Jim Matson's bewitching sculptures are beautifully constructed and conceived, transporting the viewers into a world beyond.

Durst: Obama, No-Fly Guy
Durst

Obama, No-Fly Guy

We finally get most of our boys out of Iraq, and boom! Up jumps another crisis. Superman should have warned us that this superhero thing can be really tiresome.

Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
Milwaukee County

Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit

The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda

Back to court for Walker’s budget repair bill

Back to court for Walker’s budget repair bill

Wisconsin open meetings, separation of powers, Senate procedural rules - a quick update on what's happening in Madison today.

A Grand event – “Mystique: Views of the Feminine”
A Grand event – “Mystique

Views of the Feminine”

Generally, I ignore exhibitions focused on gender concerns. In this case, I'm glad I chose otherwise.