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Putting the Pieces Together
Can the 15 year project revive an area that’s been in decline for 50 years? Last story in a series.
Oct 17th, 2014 by Susan Nusser
Build Bucks Arena in Inner City?
Community leader calls on new owners to consider North Side location.
Oct 17th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Decline of ALEC
The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council, long a big influence on state legislatures and Wisconsin, is bleeding business support.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Will Universal Drivers Ed Increase Racial Integration?
Plan for free driver’s education classes wins Greater Together Challenge, initiative to reduce segregation in Milwaukee.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
How Rivals for Governor, Attorney General Would Handle Drunken Driving
Only Burke calls for making first-offense OWI a crime in Wisconsin.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
From Atop the Hilton Hotel
Make that the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, which, with its radio antenna, is about as tall as the U.S. Bank building, and offers stunning views.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, Mid-1870s
The fabulously wealthy business man created an unusual, two-story conservatory within his home.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
City Illegally Collected $196,000
State appeals court says Milwaukee must refund illegally collected BID assessment from Yankee Hill apartments.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Pols Raise Cash Behind Closed Doors
Both parties have ever-more secret fundraisers attended by lobbyists and insiders who influence state policy.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
MPS Targets Underperforming Schools
14 schools will each get $300,000 in federal funds as part of three-year "Commitment Schools" program.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Is Barry Mandel the Michael Jordan of Development?
Barrett rhapsodizes over developer at groundbreaking of North End III. And Fresh Thyme owner adds praise of Mandel style.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Curious Debate Strategy
His strategy was to “largely ignore” Burke. That may have been a mistake.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
