Feature
The Capitol’s Biggest Soap Opera?
An obscure state agency that could loan money to Bucks arena is beset by squabbling.
Apr 13th, 2015 by Steven WaltersMexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee
The 51st such consulate in U.S. will serve city's growing Mexican population.
Apr 12th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDon’t Change UW System’s Governance
There’s already an exodus of top faculty concerned about ending tenure.
Apr 12th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. KronckeEarly Progress on Kimpton Hotel
The nine-floor, 158-room hotel will fill a gap on Broadway, and add more density and foot traffic to the bustling Third Ward.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Dave ReidSpring Is Finally Here!
I do like winter biking but what a thrill to take my first ride of the season in shorts and a jersey.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Dave SchlabowskeBipartisan Majority Favors Conservation Program
Survey shows nearly 90% in Wisconsin favor state stewardship program; will legislature protect program Walker wants to kill?
Apr 10th, 2015 by John TorinusProgram Helps Many Teens Get Driver’s License
COA gives scholarships for hundreds of city kids to get their license; $300 cost is otherwise unaffordable.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWhitefish Bay’s Welfare Fraud Home
This lovely Colonial has abundant nooks, color-coordinated ceilings, and a family whose parents have been arrested for welfare fraud.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Michael HorneToo Pure for Pork
Gov. Walker is a latest of state politicians from both parties who have an aversion to federal funds.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyExploding the Myths About Poverty
America didn’t “lose” the War on Poverty. Poverty declined. Can it be reduced further in cities like Milwaukee?
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonCampaign Finance Laws Will Be Rewritten
Court decisions have made them outdated. Some fear new rules will allow unlimited spending.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismBucks Plan Envisions Arena Streetcar
$1 billion plan for new arena and other development would transform Park East land and tear down Bradley Center.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne