9 Takeaways on New Stadium Interchange
Costs rising, congestion data lacking, but expansion seems inevitable.
Dec 21st, 2021Foxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution
Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.
May 12th, 2021Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch
His infrastructure proposal could provide enough funding to replace all lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Apr 14th, 2021Brady Street celebrates a Festivus for the rest of us
Seinfeld fans' favorite "un-holiday" takes over Brady Street this Saturday. Plus: TCD's Festivus carol from the 12 Songs Holiday Project.
Nov 29th, 2012Bob Dylan in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center
Even after 50-plus years in the spotlight, Bob Dylan continues to evolve. The gravely-voiced, blues-based style of his recent work took center stage on Thursday night.
Nov 9th, 2012Election Edition
Barack Obama wins a second term as President of the United States, Romney-Ryan comes up short in Wisconsin, and Tammy Baldwin makes history.
Nov 7th, 2012TCD’s week in review
UW-Madison scientists help predict Hurricane Sandy, Obama and Baldwin see gains in the Marquette Poll, the Milwaukee Bucks season begins, and more.
Nov 2nd, 2012TCD’s week in review
Dan Shafer runs down the winners and losers of the past week in Wisconsin. Plus, a few words on the tragic shooting in Brookfield.
Oct 26th, 2012TCD’s week in review
The Packers win big, President Obama has a strong debate, Kevin Kavanaugh is convicted of stealing from veterans, and 85 anti-voting billboards pop up.
Oct 19th, 2012TCD’s week in review
Kelly Rindfleisch pleads guilty, Dave Wineland wins the Nobel Prize, the FBI will investigate the Derek Williams case and the U.S. economy shows signs of life.
Oct 12th, 2012TCD’s week in review
The season ends for the Milwaukee Brewers (and Ben Rouse), the first presidential debate is held, and a La Crosse news anchor has a message for bullies.
Oct 5th, 2012Silence in the House of God,” at MFF
Alex Gibney's new documentary, "Mea Maxima Culpa," exposes abuse in the Catholic Church. The film makes its U.S. premiere at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Oct 1st, 2012Opening with Milwaukee Pride
Local pride was out in full force at the Oriental Theatre and Discovery World for the Opening Night of the Milwaukee Film Festival, and social media was buzzing.
Sep 28th, 2012TCD’s week in review
Replacement refs, Gov. Walker, Tommy Thompson, the Milwaukee Film Festival, Milwaukee-area employment, and more in TCD's look at the week that was.
Sep 28th, 2012TCD’s week in review
Obama and Baldwin see a jump in recent poll numbers, Lt. Brian Murphy makes a public appearance, and Act 10 gets shot down but the confusion continues.
Sep 21st, 2012Social media recap
Team TCD was out at the Cream City Soundcheck Celebration at Turner Hall. See our collection of social media posts from the night here.
Sep 14th, 2012TCD’s week in review
The Brewers keep fighting, BMO Harris makes a donation, Glenn Grothman opposes wind farms, Next Chapter closes its doors, and the Packers defeat the Bears.
Sep 14th, 2012TCD’s week in review
Victory Garden Initiative pitches a winner, Kestrel Aircraft gets a tax credit, a scam hits the Sikh community, Bill Clinton delivers a powerful speech, and more.
Sep 7th, 2012TCD’s week in review
The "Cheesehead Mafia" rises at the Republican National Convention, Paul Ryan gets fact-checked, Johnny Thomas is acquitted, Harleys rumble into Milwaukee, and much more.
Aug 31st, 2012TCD’s week in review
Lt. Brian Murphy, the Sue Black firing, Rembrandt Etchings at UWM, J.B. Van Hollen's voter ID crusade, and a whole lot of crazy in this week's Winners & Losers.
Aug 24th, 2012TCD’s week in review
Tommy Thompson wins the GOP Primary, Eric Hovde's political career ends, the latest from the John Doe investigation, "Wally-Gator" is discovered and more.
Aug 17th, 2012Sue Black out as Milwaukee County Parks Director
Award-winning Parks Director Sue Black is no longer an employee of Milwaukee County.
Aug 16th, 2012TCD’s week in review (8/12/12)
Paul Ryan is Mitt Romney's vice presidential nominee, the Greatest Generation is honored at Miller Park, and more on the GOP Primary for U.S. Senate.
Aug 12th, 2012Reflections on the Sikh Temple tragedy
The unspeakable acts of hatred and violence that occurred last Sunday have been difficult to process, but beacons of hope have emerged from this dark hour.
Aug 10th, 2012TCD’s week in review (8/03/12)
This week: the race for U.S. Senate heats up, MPS announces no teacher layoffs, new health care benefits for women, and another event-filled Milwaukee weekend.
Aug 3rd, 2012TCD’s week in review (7/27/12)
News on State Sen. Tim Cullen, the Milwaukee Jobs Act, Sydney Hih, the Milwaukee Water Council, the "Image Task Force," State Rep. JoCasta Zamarripa and more.
Jul 27th, 2012LCD Soundsystem’s last dance
A sold-out Downer Theatre was treated to a one-time screening of concert documentary "Shut Up and Play the Hits," LCD Soundsystem's grand finale.
Jul 19th, 2012TCD’s week in review (7/13/12)
Results from latest Marquette University Law Poll, Bradford Beach, Kathy Nickolaus, local film screenings and more in this week's look at the week that was.
Jul 13th, 2012Midseason Email Exchange – Part Two
Dan Shafer and Michael P. Bischoff exchanged emails to recap the harrowing first half of the Milwaukee Brewers 2012 season and take a look at the road ahead.
Jul 12th, 2012Midseason Email Exchange – Part One
Dan Shafer and Michael P. Bischoff exchanged emails to recap the harrowing first half of the Milwaukee Brewers 2012 season and take a look at the road ahead.
Jul 11th, 2012Best Recap Ever
Neil Diamond wasn't the only one tweeting about Milwaukee during Summerfest. Check out the best tweets from Summerfest's biggest names.
Jul 9th, 2012TCD’s week in review (6/29/12)
A bizarre homicide case makes its way to the State Supreme Court, Gov. Walker reacts to the healthcare ruling, and Summerfest winners and losers from Day 1.
Jun 29th, 2012TCD’s week in review (6/22/12)
Controversy in numbers surrounds the Milwaukee Police Department, the Estabrook Park beer garden holds its grand opening and #VOTEMILLERPARK floods ESPN.com.
Jun 22nd, 2012FINAL Recall Election Edition
The votes have been counted and the results are in: Scott Walker is still Wisconsin's Governor, the first in U.S. history to survive a recall election.
Jun 6th, 2012The Final Week
TCD has compiled all things Wisconsin recall from all across the web. Today's update comes with more than 100 new links. Plus: real-time updates with everything #wirecall on Twitter.
May 29th, 2012Take me out to the Downtown Tailgate
Brewer fans brought their grills and coolers to 4th and Wisconsin on Friday night to watch the Crew take on Arizona on a massive outdoor screen. Photos by Jennell Jenney.
May 28th, 2012Up in the air with the 128th Air Refueling Wing
TCD was aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker with the 128th Air Refueling Wing to witness a mid-air refueling of a B-2 Stealth Bomber. Photo gallery by Lacy Landre.
May 16th, 2012TCD’s week in review (5/04/12)
Gov. Walker's campaign war chest overflows, Tom Barrett takes the lead in the Democratic primary and much more in TCD's look back at the week that was.
May 4th, 2012Building the next wave
With Young Professional Week, the group's largest event to date, Ian Abston and Newaukee aim to make Milwaukee a "next generation city."
Apr 27th, 2012Deconstructing Brewers X-Factor Rickie Weeks
Rickie Weeks is yet to play a full season at an All-Star level. So why does Dan Shafer think he's among the best in baseball?
Apr 10th, 2012Spring Election Edition
While Kathy Nickolaus double-checks the votes in Waukesha County, TCD has your Spring Election Winners & Losers.
Apr 4th, 2012John Hodgman, “Deranged Millionaire,” at Turner Hall
"Deranged Millionaire" John Hodgman's Turner Hall show had moments of brilliance, but was too scattered to be called a success.
Apr 2nd, 2012Milwaukee Brewers 2012 Season Preview
There is hope for the 2012 Milwaukee Brewers, and we have Shyam Das, who cast the deciding vote in Ryan Braun's appeal, to thank.
Mar 30th, 2012Shelby Keefe’s Pfister farewell
Shelby Keefe's legacy painting, "Reflecting on the Day," was unveiled during a warm farewell reception at the Pfister Hotel.
Mar 28th, 2012TCD’s week in review (3/23/12)
Bob Uecker gets a Miller Park statue, Justice David Prosser fights ethics charges, redistricting is challenged and more in this week's Winners & Losers.
Mar 23rd, 2012Growing up Brewers, Bold predictions for 2012
Dan Shafer's "True Blue" column opens with the tale of a boy whose family was literally made possible by the Braves, plus three Brewers predictions for 2012.
Mar 16th, 2012TCD’s week in review (3/09/12)
GTAC moves on, new jobs reports are released, dairy farmers set a state record, and John Axford tells the truth.
Mar 9th, 2012VETransfer named White House “Champion of Change”
VETransfer will be honored as a "Champion of Change" as part of President Obama's "Win The Future" initiative. The event will be streaming live on whitehouse.gov.
Mar 7th, 2012TCD’s week in review (3/02/12)
A Brady Street staple plans to expand, mining legislation hits a major roadblock, and a bipartisan bill aimed at helping Wisconsin veterans is signed into law.
Mar 2nd, 2012TCD’s week in review (2/24/12)
Ryan Braun wins his appeal, Russ Feingold makes the rounds, and the Koch brothers are back in the news. TCD's look at the week that was.
Feb 24th, 2012President Obama stresses “Made in America” during Milwaukee visit
At the Master Lock plant in Milwaukee, President Obama promotes the company's efforts to "insource" jobs and urges Congress to reform the tax code.
Feb 15th, 2012TCD’s week in review (2/10/12)
Charges against Kristin Seimits and Darlene Wink, messages from Russ Feingold and Hari Trivedi and a ruling on Prop 8 in TCD's look at the week that was.
Feb 10th, 2012TCD’s week in review (2/03/12)
Take a look back at the week that was in TCD's week in review.
Feb 3rd, 2012TCD’s week in review (1/27/12)
On this week's list: Prince Fielder, campaign fundraising, Harley-Davidson, startling unemployment statistics and the ongoing John Doe investigation.
Jan 27th, 2012TCD’s week in review (1/20/12)
Between one million signatures to recall Gov. Scott Walker and the Packers second and final loss of the season, it's been quite a week in Wisconsin.
Jan 20th, 2012TCD’s week in review (1/13/12)
On this week's list: Master Lock, Darryl Winston, Wisconsin manufacturing, wind power, government employees, NDAA, and the coming recall storm.
Jan 13th, 2012TCD’s week in review (1/06/12)
This week's hot topics in Milwaukee: Quarterbacks, paywalls, foreclosures, election candidates, and the newly accused.
Jan 6th, 2012TCD’s week in review (12/29/11)
Free rides on New Year's, award winning artists, the UW System, state IDs, and the Green Bay Packers highlight our look at the week that was.
Dec 29th, 2011TCD’s week in review (12/22/11)
Frankenbuses, Solidarity Singers, Bike the Hoan, Tom Barrett and Chris Abele, Jim Sensenbrenner and Michelle Obama's posterior, and so much more.
Dec 22nd, 2011TCD’s weekly winners and losers (12/16/11)
Hunger Task Force, the ACLU, BadgerCare, and Ryan Braun highlight our weekly list.
Dec 16th, 2011TCD’s winners and losers
The Green Bay Packers, Gov. Scott Walker, Rep. Paul Ryan, LGBT rights and access at the state Capitol in Madison highlight our weekly list.
Dec 8th, 2011TCD’s weekly winners and losers
On the list: the Walker recall, gun carry, the Milwaukee Bucks, Badgercare, Bon Iver, Packers stock, Ndamukong Suh and more. Check out ours and add your own.
Dec 2nd, 2011SDC seeks answers to Milwaukee’s “poverty problem”
As the recession drags on, poverty in the U.S. - and in the Milwaukee metro - continues to rise. Today, one out of six Wisconsin residents live below the line.
Nov 14th, 20112011 Brewers brought the love back to this baseball town
Do you finally have that “Written in the Stars” song out of your head? If so, it’s time to look back.
Oct 24th, 2011Thousands gather Saturday to “Occupy Milwaukee”
As the wind howled through the heart of downtown on Saturday, thousands gathered to Occupy Milwaukee.
Oct 16th, 2011Opening Pandora’s thoughts
Founder Tim Westergren opened Pandora's box for a "Town Hall" discussion at the Iron Horse Hotel.
Oct 14th, 2011Gateway to the pennant
Three games in three days between two heated rivals with one goal in mind. Get ready for takeoff, Brewer fans!
Oct 12th, 2011Do-or-die Friday at Miller Park
Elimination baseball at Miller Park means it's time for a breakdown. Unless, of course, you're going to the game, in which case, you should be tailgating.
Oct 7th, 2011Scenes from the Brewers Playoff Rally
The scene was electric as the MLB Central Division Champions, your Milwaukee Brewers, were greeted by thousands of fans at the Summerfest grounds.
Sep 30th, 2011“Interrupters” panel discussion
It's a conversation that's not always easy, but with "The Interrupters" getting things started, Milwaukee leaders sat down to discuss inner city violence at Marquette University.
Sep 27th, 2011“The Last Mountain”
Led by Bobby Kennedy Jr., West Virginia activists fight to stop the questionable practice of mountaintop removal mining in MFF's environmental spotlight film, "The Last Mountain."
Sep 26th, 2011Starting the conversation
Milwaukee Film aims to keep the discussion going long after the screening with one of the newest additions to the festival, "Conversations."
Sep 23rd, 2011