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.

On Stage 3/29-4/4: Sing, sing, sing!
On Stage 3/29-4/4

Sing, sing, sing!

Singing from the Florentine, SMPAC and Wilson Center; Milwaukee Ballet mixed-rep, interns gone wild at the Rep, and big-time jazz at UWM.

City Plan Commission Meeting

City Plan Commission Meeting

The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda