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Flynn’s Force: Studying the Crime Data
Flynn’s Force

Studying the Crime Data

The police chief meets weekly with top brass to review crime stats and seek improvements. Part II of a series.

Spending Lower in High Court Race

Spending Lower in High Court Race

Unlike the last four races, this one won't cost $4 million or so. Why is spending down?

How to Improve the State’s GPS Tracking System

How to Improve the State’s GPS Tracking System

GPS breakdowns when tracking ex-offenders waste taxpayers’ money and undermine rehabilitation efforts. But there are possible solutions.

Murphy’s Law: Journal Sentinel Story Doesn’t Hold Water
Murphy’s Law

Journal Sentinel Story Doesn’t Hold Water

Story slams Milwaukee water utility though it’s actually cheaper than others in the region.

Education: Don’t Just Blame the Parents
Education

Don’t Just Blame the Parents

Schools can have an impact on a child’s success, no matter how low the student’s family income.

Newaukeean of the Week: Christian Ott
Newaukeean of the Week

Christian Ott

A Director of "Coffee Education" learns the city isn't dangerous.

Data: Richest Public Pensions in State History
Data

Richest Public Pensions in State History

Here are the backdrop payments received by 1,712 county employees. 255 collected anywhere from $255,000 to $1 million -- plus a monthly pension.

State’s Sex Offender Tracking System Often Fails

State’s Sex Offender Tracking System Often Fails

GPS monitoring system often goes haywire, causing problems and wasting police resources. Part I of a series.

Taverns: The Global Style of Nomad World Pub
Taverns

The Global Style of Nomad World Pub

It’s local but international, and rated as one nation’s top bars to watch soccer.

City People: Gregory Stanford
City People

Gregory Stanford

The longtime newspaper journalist now writes plays and helps run an art gallery.

House Confidential: Tim Sullivan’s $5 Million Mansion
House Confidential

Tim Sullivan’s $5 Million Mansion

This Beaux Arts mansion has been owned by such plutocrats as Herman Uihlein, Peter Buffett and now Tim Sullivan.

Friday Photos: Milwaukee From Atop the Pabst Silos
Friday Photos

Milwaukee From Atop the Pabst Silos

A 360 degree view of the city, including the Brewery redevelopment, from high above.