Feature
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyThe House of Holiday Lights
The building with Libby's Lounge on Van Buren St. has long had a wonderful display of lights and the show is still on, even though the bar was sold.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Michael HorneLaura Gramann
"Milwaukee is walkable, which allows for heads to turn up and gaze at a plethora of structures donning beautiful architecture."
Jan 5th, 2015 by NewaukeeHow Wisconsin Punishes the Poor
National Public Radio reports how poor people who can’t pay fines lose their drivers licenses.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyIs a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Jason SmathersU.S. Supreme Court Case Threatens Health Care
Wisconsin and 34 states that didn’t set up health care exchanges could lose all coverage under Obamacare.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Steven WaltersGet Out of the Road!
Why do automobile drivers yell at legal bikers and pedestrians? Probing this ugly form of road rage.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Dave SchlabowskeMa Baensch Food Products
The Riverwest-based company offers an old Milwaukee favorite, pickled herring, updated for contemporary tastes.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Mrinal GokhaleSegregation Still Major Problem in Metro Area
More than four decades after Fair Housing Act, suburbs still unfriendly to poor and minorities.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael HorneWalker Won’t Rule Out Signing Right to Work
In a wide-ranging interview Tuesday with WCIJ, governor declines to take a stand on numerous issues.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismOakland and Locust
It’s one of the city’s most successful corners. But it could still improve.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Rachel Quednau