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State Officials Rethinking Use of Solitary Confinement
Other states are reforming. Some argue it's torture. Part 2 of series.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhy Walker’s Liberal Campaign Tactics?
His ads target Burke for not being liberal enough. Is he desperate -- or crazy like a fox?
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyMost of Walker’s Support from Outside Wisconsin
Just 46% of his campaign donations from Wisconsin residents versus 73% for Burke.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bill LuedersThe Swings are Back — and Better than Before
Guerrilla urbanism triumphs, as “magical” swings re-installed under Holton Avenue Bridge.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Dave ReidWaupun Prison Guards Accused of Abusing Dozens of Inmates
Many of prisoners are from Milwaukee; critics call for an investigation. Part 1 of a series.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhy Did Walker Flip on Common Core?
And why is the opposition to it so heated? An analysis of the actual standards and the arguments against them.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonSoldiers Home Fair’s Pavilion
The centerpiece of fair that raised lots of money for the cause.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerNew Apartment Building Planned for Water St.
The Rhythm would replace dive bar on Water St. and feature studios and one-bedroom units.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneThe Sheer Ambition of Marina Dimitrijevic
She’s running for assembly but wanted to continue as county supervisor and collect two full-time salaries.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Bruce MurphyUber and Lyft Legalized in Milwaukee
Taxis for anyone who wants to drive one. Uber and Lyft are legal. And someone will probably sue the city to stop this.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneCreating Affordable Housing on The North Side
Developers with Utopia 136 are transforming homes in Harambee neighborhood.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Patrick Leary, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceMilwaukee Kayak Company
With its rental kayaks and canoes, you can easily explore all three rivers.
Jul 21st, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto