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County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Safe & Sound Discourages Youth Gangs
Survey found 44% of youth were asked to join a gang but Safe & Sound participants were less likely to do so.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Courtney Perry, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Huh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin
After rising steadily for 10 years, dollars spent lobbying the legislature declined in 2011-2012. Why?
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Where Dogs Go To Die
Critics of the MADACC animal shelter say it doesn’t do enough to prevent dogs from being euthanized.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
More Taxis for Milwaukee?
Bauman's proposal would drastically increase the number of cabs, and a recent court decision makes change more likely.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Myths About a New NBA Arena
In their zeal to build new, publicly-funded arena, proponents are misleading the community.
Apr 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Fight Against Wisconsin’s Iron Mine
Tribal leaders, environmentalists and local officials have united to fight a massive mine which could be toxic to a water-rich area known as “Wisconsin’s Everglades.”
Apr 16th, 2013 by Al Gedicks
Style’s Superior Barbershop
Serving the MLK neighborhood for 40 years, Styles has become a key community institution.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Tony Atkins
Act 10 Hits Jail Employees
Counties across Wisconsin are slashing benefits for correctional employees, but some sheriffs say it's causing staffing problems.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Milwaukee Time Exchange Helps People Exchange Services
Participants in Milwaukee Area Time Exchange earn credits for hours worked and can redeem them for services provided by others.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Jennifer Reinke, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Mark E. Foreman
Shot by an AK 47, a Vietnam vet survived countless operations to become an artist, teacher and veterans leader.
Apr 14th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
