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Taverns: Just Art’s, the Classic Dive Bar
Taverns

Just Art’s, the Classic Dive Bar

As Walker's Point goes upscale, Art’s remains cheap, humble and very friendly.

Inside the Sand Ridge Prison

Inside the Sand Ridge Prison

The high-security Mauston facility houses sex offenders, creating a "huge challenge" for prison leaders. Second in a three-part series.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Prentiss Block, Late 1860s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Prentiss Block, Late 1860s

This building, which still stands on the corner of Mason St. and Water St., may be Downtown's oldest commercial building.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Chad Halvorsen
NEWaukeean of the Week

Chad Halvorsen

"I’ve been to Miller Park so many times I could tell you how to traverse it without being there."

State Releasing Far More Sex Offenders

State Releasing Far More Sex Offenders

Number released from mental lockup has quadrupled, but officials say risk to residents is low. First of a three-part series.

MPS Embraces Urban Farming

MPS Embraces Urban Farming

With help of $98,000 grant, 18 schools will now teach aquaponics.

The State of Politics: Walker Says Act 10 Was About “Local Control”
The State of Politics

Walker Says Act 10 Was About “Local Control”

Gearing up for election, he says controversial law helps school boards focus on education rather than “union grievances.”

Eyes on Milwaukee: Betting on the Common Council
Eyes on Milwaukee

Betting on the Common Council

Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.

House Confidential: Where the Ax Man Relaxed
House Confidential

Where the Ax Man Relaxed

Brewers reliever John Axford lived in this $1.7 million Fox Point home, with pristine lake views and a monster garage.

Plenty of Horne: Huge Turnout for City Birthday Party
Plenty of Horne

Huge Turnout for City Birthday Party

Lots of politicians, journalists, lobbyists and others glad-handed each other and drank free beer to salute the city's 168th birthday.

Most Support Action on Climate Change

Most Support Action on Climate Change

Poll shows 79% of state citizens believe in climate change and 86% want greenhouse gases regulated.

Workers in the Underground Economy

Workers in the Underground Economy

Scrap metal pickers brave the elements to make a tough living.