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MPS hires new superintendent

While Gov. Doyle, Mayor Barrett and the legislature argue over who should be responsible for MPS, the school board moves ahead with current structure.

Jan 22nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel

Supreme Court campaign finance decision changes everything

Think campaigns are about as dirty as they can get? Think again!

Jan 22nd, 2010 by Ted Bobrow

Brown victory is a brake on health care reform

Scott Brown's five-point victory for Massachusetts Senate seat is a referendum on health care reform. The Dems should listen.

Jan 20th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel

Remembering Pizza Man

The east side's Pizza Man is gone, but sharing does spur healing - as well as ideas for rebirth. Share your stories, hopes and fears - here.

Jan 19th, 2010 by Jon Anne Willow

A compromise in the MPS mess

Barrett willing to give in on mayoral control; Grigsby and Coggs aren't so sure.

Jan 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel

Top 5

Political stories of 2009

Actually, there are six, narrowed from the thousands of local, state, national and international events of the past year.

Jan 4th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel

MCTS driver rescues a missing boy

Bus driver provides a warm coat and candy until the youngster could be reunited with family.

Dec 18th, 2009 by Third Coast Daily

State Supreme Court’s Gableman and loophole logic

Public funding for judicial elections may open a can of worms the state can't afford to chance.

Dec 15th, 2009 by Chris Beem

Tiger’s transgression, our possession?

Former talk show host chides media vultures who continue to hover over the Tiger topic.

Dec 4th, 2009 by Eric Von

MCTS gives Rosa Parks a headlight tribute

Civil rights pioneer gets a day of honor by local transit system.

Dec 1st, 2009 by Third Coast Daily

Tim John files for Democratic nomination for governor

John, a businessman with family ties to Miller Brewing, will challenge Barrett in the primary. John's issue: Jobs, especially in Milwaukee's inner city.

Nov 28th, 2009 by Tom Strini