The State’s Spin Machine

The State’s Spin Machine

Dept of Workforce Development spins job numbers to make Walker look good. Does it matter?

Photo Gallery: 24 Hours of Fun
Photo Gallery

24 Hours of Fun

277 teams competing, with odd bikes, "Godfather" scenes and of course, tattoos. Our photos capture the Riverwest 24 bicycle race.

TeamUp Centers Send More Kids to College

TeamUp Centers Send More Kids to College

Two MPS-run community centers helped more than 3,500 city students prepare for college.

Eight is Great: The 2013 Milwaukee Comedy Festival
Eight is Great

The 2013 Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Festival founder Matt Kemple talks about his preparations for the funniest festival of the year, and its rise to prominence nationally.

MKE This Week: Racing to State Fair, and that’s not all
MKE This Week

Racing to State Fair, and that’s not all

The State Fair, festivals comedian- and African-focused, Danceworks' matchmaking, the first season-opening show at Boulevard Theatre and an Urban Beach Party – what a way to start August.

Newaukeean of the Week: Nicole Behnke
Newaukeean of the Week

Nicole Behnke

"I've never met so many people with such a passion for the city they live in."

Last Weekend in Milwaukee…

Last Weekend in Milwaukee…

In this edition of our summer weekend photo gallery series: images from Gallery Night, Riverwest24, Brady Street Festival, Milwaukee Brewfest and German Fest.

Abele Dumps County Transit Company

Abele Dumps County Transit Company

Public bidding process awards bus contract to for-profit company.

State Ban on Same Sex Marriages Could Hurt Economy

State Ban on Same Sex Marriages Could Hurt Economy

Gay couples and businesses looking to recruit gay employees may see an economic incentive to move out of state.

Gov. Walker’s Gender Gap

Gov. Walker’s Gender Gap

Men approve and women disapprove of him by large margins. Could that decide 2014 election?

The Season Ahead: Milwaukee Rep
The Season Ahead

Milwaukee Rep

Artistic director Mark Clements talks about the Rep's upcoming conversation-sparking season of plays, including "Ragtime," "Venus in Fur," "The Whipping Man" and "The History of Invulnerability."

Niki Johnson’s “A Vision in White,” inspired by Michelle Obama

Niki Johnson’s “A Vision in White,” inspired by Michelle Obama

Niki Johnson talks with TCD's Kat Murrell about her art and its relation to celebrity media society. Video by Gene Cawley.