Your Right to Know: UW Shouldn’t Hide Finalist Names
Your Right to Know

UW Shouldn’t Hide Finalist Names

Provision slipped into budget allows universities to hide names of top candidates for key positions. No other state agencies enjoy this exemption.

Murphy’s Law: Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?
Murphy’s Law

Who’s To Blame for Bus Strike?

The union? Chris Abele? John Weishan? Scott Walker? A frank assessment.

House Confidential: William Minahan’s House of Big Debts
House Confidential

William Minahan’s House of Big Debts

The Walker donor defaulted on a $500,000 loan from state jobs agency and owes more than $30,000 in property taxes on his $1 million River Hills home.

Sponsored: John Butler Trio at The Pabst
Sponsored

John Butler Trio at The Pabst

Saturday, July 18 – Guitarist John Butler’s firepower ranges from galloping heavy-psych, Southern-fried boogie to slithery slide work and slurry blues licks to jazz-inflected punk hoe down. Yes! This dynamic, Australian-bred jam band is a must-see LIVE. Click for tickets + info.

Band of the Week: Soul Low on the Rise
Band of the Week

Soul Low on the Rise

The Milwaukee group calls itself a ”weird, loud, pop, garage, dark surf…boy band." Hey, it seems to be working.

Chef Chat: Shanah Kaiser, the Accidental Chef
Chef Chat

Shanah Kaiser, the Accidental Chef

The executive chef at McBob’s never planned such a career, but loves food, the job, and the fast-paced action.

Sponsored: Hupy and Abraham — Watch For Motorcycles
Sponsored

Hupy and Abraham — Watch For Motorcycles

As the weather improves and more people are on the road, be safe! If you or someone you love is injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the team who has represented over 3,000 injured bikes. Call Hupy and Abraham — 1.800.800.5678 | hupy.com. We will get you every dollar you deserve.

Murphy’s Law: Wisconsin’s Rotten Return on Federal Taxes Paid
Murphy’s Law

Wisconsin’s Rotten Return on Federal Taxes Paid

New report shows we’re the fourth worst state in federal spending received. Walker’s policies don’t help.

The New Mr. Green

The New Mr. Green

Erick Shambarger is the city's new head of the Office of Environmental Sustainability. He aims to make green mainstream.

Sponsored: Westown Farmers’ Market
Sponsored

Westown Farmers’ Market

Treat yourself to something tasty today at the Westown Farmers’ Market from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Zeidler Union Square. From gourmet cookies to organic honey, you will definitely find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Live music from Tynkr begins at 11:45 a.m.

Review: A Week (Nearly) of Summerfest
Review

A Week (Nearly) of Summerfest

The music, the crowd, the politicians, the beer. But mostly it was about the music.

Review: French Musician a Disaster in FAQ Concert
Review

French Musician a Disaster in FAQ Concert

Fine Arts Quartet’s final summer concert would have been wonderful, if not for guest clarinetist Michel Lethiec.