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LaHood to next governor – “This train will not be stopped”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood brings $46. 5 million and a promise that Obama's high-speed vision to connect the nation by rail is a done deal for Wisconsin.
Jul 30th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Resources for SE Wisconsin residents
Last night's rainfall across SE Wisconsin hit residents hard. TCD offers resources for reporting damage and cleaning up.
Jul 23rd, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow
DOT reverses course, Hoan Bridge will be repaired
The DOT decides to repair the Hoan for $12-$17 million. Sometimes public and political pressure builds up so much that even those in the bureaucratic snake pits change their minds.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
An urban(e) voice returns
Local urban radio gets a boost as Eric Von returns with "The Morning Show" to WMCS 1290-AM on July 19.
Jul 7th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
A breath of fresh air
Though the smoking ban may be a rough transition for some, Maureen Busalacchi of Smoke Free Wisconsin says it's a small step in the right direction, and a giant leap toward a healthier state.
Jul 5th, 2010 by Kevin Mueller
Time for a good old-fashioned bridge party
After 20 months of closures, detours and the loss of several businesses, the Humboldt Avenue bridge (officially) re-opens this Wednesday.
Jun 29th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
the struggle continues at MPS
Hundreds gathered in front of the MPS administration building to protest the lay-offs of hundreds of teachers. But are these layoffs the fault of the MPS board or the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association and its members?
Jun 15th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Harley Davidson unveils the company’s future
Bike night at the HD Museum in Milwaukee got a live look at the XR1200X Sportster, currently only available abroad but now coming stateside.
Jun 5th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Racism, really?
When did a man with an afro become a sign of racism? When it is connected with a bar that burned Obama in effigy. Give me a break!
Jun 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Free speech isn’t always smart speech
The burning of Barack Obama's effigy at a West Allis bar is political speech, but not necessarily smart speech.
May 23rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Barrett wants the job
After months of campaigning under the radar, Barrett announces he wants to consolidate economic development, fix the fiscal mess and be the adult in Madison. Good Luck.
May 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
No need for streetcars – Ride the bus
Even as Tom Barrett's downtown streetcar project moves forward, all the arguments in favor of it can be answered with one word - buses
May 12th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
