Feature
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Long Road to Reform
It took Boston at least a decade to improve its public schools. Is there a lesson for Milwaukee?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Dave Steele
Wisconsin’s Rising Wealth Gap
In the last decade all $4.8 billion in income gains went to the wealthiest 20 percent. All boats aren’t rising.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
For Sale – Scott Skiles McMansion
The For Sale sign on Skiles' house in Mequon was an early sign that he wanted out of Milwaukee.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Apartment Complex Coming to Haymarket Neighborhood
Commission recommends zoning change for brick warehouse to be converted to 65 apartments.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Polar Bear Plunge
A photo salute to the hardy souls who braved the lake on New Year's Day.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Sinead Eby
Deli Waitress Dawn
The joys and sorrows of a “Jill of all Trades.”
Jan 7th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Republicans Will Oppose Gun Controls
There may be national outrage on the issue, but Gov. Walker and others oppose changes.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
The Most Public House in Town
Riverwest Public House is a unique cooperative bar inspired by the example of Basque workers in Spain.
Jan 6th, 2013 by Harrison Turner
Middle Earth, Wisconsin
Marquette University’s huge archive of Tolkien manuscripts has made it a treasure trove for fans of “The Hobbit.”
Jan 4th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
