“We Have Criminals Shooting Criminals!”
And bystanders getting shot. Chief Flynn calls on legislators to get tougher on felons with guns.
Jun 26th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyStories of the Old West
Larry McMurtry’s The Last Kind Words Saloon offers a wonderful summation of his writings on frontier life.
Jun 26th, 2014 by Will Stotts, Jr.The Milwaukee Advantage
Why is population growth here better than in most Great Lakes states?
Jun 26th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonState Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneMitchell Street Tells Its Story
A new public art project captures the history and people of the near South Side.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Lisa BonvissutoKeith Pulvermacher is a Survival Artist
The Milwaukee musician and former LoveMonkeys guitarist just keeps performing -- and that’s good enough for his many fans.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Garrick JanneneQuestions for Paul Spencer
He’s been playing since the late 1950s and toured Southeast Asia. His veteran jazz band plays tomorrow at Cathedral Square.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Mac WrittBavette Has Wonderful Food
Butcher shop also has small restaurant with flavorful meats, soups and sausages.
Jun 25th, 2014 by John KoetheGun Bill Dies Without Shots Being Fired
Despite overwhelming support for bill toughening penalties for felony firearms offenses, Alberta Darling and Republicans give up on it.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismBridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business
Popular Amaranth Bakery given only 24 hours notice by city; Lisbon Ave. bridge will be shut down till November.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Patrick Leary, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceGarlic Fest Spices Up Walker’s Point
Third annual celebration had no vampires, and everything you could imagine flavored with garlic. Our photos capture the fun.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneHow Conservatives Screwed Walker
They supported releasing damaging Doe documents because they have bigger goals than Walker’s reelection.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy