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Photo Gallery: Polar Bear Plunge
Photo Gallery

Polar Bear Plunge

A photo salute to the hardy souls who braved the lake on New Year's Day.

Working: Deli Waitress Dawn
Working

Deli Waitress Dawn

The joys and sorrows of a “Jill of all Trades.”

Republicans Will Oppose Gun Controls

Republicans Will Oppose Gun Controls

There may be national outrage on the issue, but Gov. Walker and others oppose changes.

Taverns: The Most Public House in Town
Taverns

The Most Public House in Town

Riverwest Public House is a unique cooperative bar inspired by the example of Basque workers in Spain.

Middle Earth, Wisconsin

Middle Earth, Wisconsin

Marquette University’s huge archive of Tolkien manuscripts has made it a treasure trove for fans of “The Hobbit.”

How Do I Protect Myself?

How Do I Protect Myself?

The UMOS Latina Resource Center helps protect and assist abused women who may fear for their lives.

Murphy’s Law: Going Easy on Drunk Drivers?
Murphy’s Law

Going Easy on Drunk Drivers?

Journal Sentinel wouldn’t report a CEO’s drunk driving, but Patch.com did. Who’s right?

Mental Health Care in Shambles at County Jails

Mental Health Care in Shambles at County Jails

Jails are overloaded with people with mental illness. A key Republican lawmaker wants to examine issue.

Walker Backs Transparency in Campaign Funding

Walker Backs Transparency in Campaign Funding

He's open -- in theory - to changes that address the problem of "dark money" in elections.

Airborne Asbestos Plagues South Side?

Airborne Asbestos Plagues South Side?

A KK river restoration project may be causing asbestos and lead contamination while tearing down homes too near the river.

City Business: Allium
City Business

Allium

In a city of 1,600 restaurants, this family-owned place offers a European-styled, small-plate cafe and bar.

Back in the News: How to Prevent Gun Rampages
Back in the News

How to Prevent Gun Rampages

The Newtown massacre restarts the conversation begun after the Brookfield spa shooting. State legal changes could reduce the number of massacres.