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The Brown Water Republicans
GOP convention at Dells water park highlights environmental failings.
May 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
State Bike Summit Held May 4
Annual summit in Milwaukee a must for bike lovers and advocates.
Apr 30th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Walker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms
High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.
Apr 17th, 2017 by James Rowen
DoMUS Heads for Finish Line
132 new Third Ward apartments will open in July.
Apr 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Toxic Chemicals Worry Residents
Problems with chemical disposals by factory near 25th and Hampton.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Bay View Land Gets Protection
Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Buy Bay View Land
Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Muzzling of the DNR
Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker Killed DNR Magazine
Too popular? Or too many stories promoting recycling and clean water?
Mar 15th, 2017 by James Rowen
Wisconsin Leads in Climate Change Study
Even as state agencies censor the issue, UW is national leader in its research.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Kari Lydersen
Breaking Up DNR Could Harm Biking
Biking issues would be split between two agencies, with more layers of bureaucracy.
Jan 28th, 2017 by Dave Cieslewicz
The Inauguration of DoMUS
Luxury digs and new residents coming to the Historic Third Ward.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Censors All Climate Change Info
Key facts, scientific consensus on climate change and Great Lakes removed.
Dec 26th, 2016 by James Rowen
DNR Program Replaces Lead Laterals
$14.5 million goes for schools, day care centers in “disadvantaged communities.”
Dec 19th, 2016 by Cara Lombardo and Dee J. Hall
Climate Change An Afterthought for DNR
Issue barely exists, to judge by its website.
Nov 10th, 2016 by James Rowen
Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR
Or is it a Chamber of Commerce mentality? You be the judge.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by James Rowen
DoMUS Rising
Mandel's newest building targeted at empty nesters, not Millennials.
Oct 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue
Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.
Oct 20th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Walker’s Point Boomtown
The south side neighborhood is seeing big changes, anchored by a brownfield-to-mixed-use development.
Jun 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
State Drags Feet On Lead-Tainted Water
Its program underfunds Milwaukee while pushing for upgrades that residents can't afford.
May 3rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Freshwater Plaza Rises
Walker's Point finally gets a grocery store, plus more apartments, and surface parking galore.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Questions and Answers on Estabrook Dam
Part 2 of analysis disagreeing with our series and arguing dam should not be repaired.
Mar 22nd, 2016 by Will Wawrzyn
Don’t Repair the Estabrook Dam
Taking issue with Urban Milwaukee's series. First of two parts.
Mar 15th, 2016 by Will Wawrzyn
State’s Drinking Water Has Lead Dangers
Percent of lead-poisoned children in Wisconsin nearly as high as in Flint.
Feb 1st, 2016 by Silke Schmidt and Dee J. Hall
Will Bill Privatize Water Utilities?
Proposed law opens door to companies like Aqua America running local water utilities.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Arsenic Still Poisons Many Wells
Despite state efforts, problem persists in 51 of 72 counties, affects more than 22,000 homes.
Jan 24th, 2016 by Silke Schmidt
Army Facility Still Pollutes
Badger Army Ammunition Plant left stew of chemicals that pollute groundwater.
Nov 29th, 2015 by Kathi Matthews-Risley
Why Estabrook Dam Must Be Saved
Removing it could cost more, damage environment and foreclose innovative solutions. First in a series.
Nov 24th, 2015 by David Holmes
New Milwaukee Area Trails Completed
Most notable: lakefront trail now extends past Hampton, connects to Ozaukee Interurban Trail.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Who’s Protecting the Great Lakes?
Leaders like Jim Doyle did, but today's governors are less concerned about issues like algae and diverting water to Waukesha.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
DNR Scientist Cuts Bigger Than Predicted?
Walker's budget could also cut LTE staff in DNR's science bureau.
May 28th, 2015 by Kate Golden
Changing Politics Could Hurt Great Lakes
Regional Republican governors like Scott Walker are less interested in efforts to protect the lakes.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Gary Wilson
Too Pure for Pork
Gov. Walker is a latest of state politicians from both parties who have an aversion to federal funds.
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
DNR May Scrap Science Bureau
Administrators consider killing Bureau of Science Services, "bedrock" of DNR, says its ex-leader.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Ron Seely
$10 Million in Federal Grants for Great Lakes
Grants for species and habitat protection includes nearly $1.7 million for Wisconsin in last two years.
Apr 5th, 2015 by Danielle Woodward
Did Menard Buy Protection From Walker?
Billionaire business man and frequent environmental violator gave $1.5 million in dark money to governor.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley
Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Rotary Club’s Impact on the City
The club, a Mandi finalist, has created a food program for the poor and the Arboretum along Milwaukee River.
Feb 26th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Rebuilding A World of Cream City Brick
Huge "River House" development on the river will have 450 apartments, a substantial riverwalk and an updated Cream City design by architect Jim Shields.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Why Walker Had to Cut UW Funding
His presidential ambitions left him with no other option.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Did Sen. Tiffany Lie On Political Fliers?
Northwoods dispute over local elections leads to legal complaint filed against the Republican legislator.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Ruling Could Pollute Drinking Water State-Wide
EPA opens door to reuse of coal ash, despite evidence it's contaminating wells in Wisconsin.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Ron Seely
State Fights Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions
Plan would cut emissions by 34% and costs for state, Walker administration figures show. So why the resistance?
Dec 17th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Pulaski Park Neighborhood Embraces Conservation
Green infrastructure, rain barrels, rain gardens and other additions being installed on public and private land.
Nov 30th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Hundreds of Wells Polluted and Unusable in Southeast Wisconsin
Study traces problem to coal ash disposal by We Energies plants in Milwaukee and Kenosha counties.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Ron Seely
Milwaukee River Fish Spawning Area Expands
DNR project will expand fish spawning area just up from Humboldt, helping bring more trout and salmon. Story and photos.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Michael Horne
City Cameras Now Nab Parking Violators
No more chalked tires? The system is quietly becoming automated, invisible -- and a big surprise for parking scofflaws.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Michael Horne
PSC Questions Cost of Cutting Emissions
Public Service Commissioner Nowak warns federal carbon-emission rule could cost $20 billion. But is the estimate accurate?
Sep 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Disciplined Government Workers Should Be Named
Some state agencies resist, but Journal Sentinel editorial page editor David Haynes argues the public is better served by full disclosure.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by David Haynes
Decline of the Dairy State
Walker’s policies may help depopulate farms. How will cities be affected?
Apr 16th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Governor Signs Vulnerable User Bill
Bill to protect bikers and pedestrians and a separate bill allowing biking on state trails after 11 p.m. were both passed by legislature.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Oil Shipping Could Endanger Great Lakes
Study says states not prepared for spills from tankers shipping oil from Alberta tar sands.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Kate Golden
Will Supreme Court Ruling Close Bike Trails?
Decision on ownership of railroad right of ways could affect bike trails in Wisconsin and nationally.
Mar 14th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail
Finally some progress. How my advocacy with state and city officials paid off.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The War Against Wind
Wind power is booming in surrounding states but declining in Wisconsin. Why?
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
State Spending Now an Open Book
Web site tracking state spending is a font of information, not all of it useful.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.
Jan 10th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The Legislature’s Unfinished Business
Bills still waiting deal with background checks for gun sales, campaign finance, drone attacks, and woodchuck hunting.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders
How to Meet Waukesha’s Water Needs
A solution based on true market prices is the best way to go.
Oct 15th, 2013 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Global Warming Cover-Up
Journal Sentinel’s coverage of Lake Michigan’s decline is bizarrely slanted. Why?
Aug 1st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Final Tally on State Budget
The numbers show some surprising priorities, with spending on health care leading the way.
Jun 24th, 2013 by Steven Walters
The Strange Life of John Menard
A lurid legal suit against him is the latest chapter in the retail billionaire’s bizarre life.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Leads The Way on Water Testing
After the cryptosporidium crisis city became a national leader, whose system tests for more than 500 chemicals.
May 22nd, 2013 by Marion Ceraso
The Hunt for Endocrine Disruptors
Study of Minnesota's lakes finds chemical levels that are likely to be found in Wisconsin.
May 21st, 2013 by Kate Golden
Minnesota Study Scares Wisconsin
Study of lakes finds 56 chemicals that could be harmful, prompting calls for more research in Wisconsin.
May 14th, 2013 by Kate Golden
DNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
State lags behind Minnesota in testing lakes & rivers for chemicals that hurt reproduction and could cause diabetes, cancer.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Kate Golden
The Fight Against Wisconsin’s Iron Mine
Tribal leaders, environmentalists and local officials have united to fight a massive mine which could be toxic to a water-rich area known as “Wisconsin’s Everglades.”
Apr 16th, 2013 by Al Gedicks
How Sand Mines Pollute
Wisconsin is the leading supplier of sand for oil and gas fracking. But nearly one-fifth of sand mines have environmental violations.
Mar 4th, 2013 by Kate Prengaman
Super Scott
Democrats continue to underestimate Walker, even as he radically transforms the state.
Feb 28th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Problem with Icy Trails
The city and county do a much better job of plowing and clearing streets than bike trails. That won't change until bikers start complaining.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
A Primer on Transportation Funding
Want to get wonky with me? Here's a rundown of how the government bicycle programs actually work.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Riverwest’s New Dog Park
Land once owned by Johnson Controls will become the newest dog park in Milwaukee County.
Jan 14th, 2013 by Emily Striegl
Big Cuts in Bicycle Funding Likely
Federal and state funding for bicycle transit could be slashed by as much as 50 percent.
Jan 11th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Governor Walker’s Pro-Sprawl Agenda
It was clear that the election of Scott Walker to the Governorship was going to negatively impact transit as well as other services in Milwaukee, but beyond the 'fiscal' matters the agenda he has laid out goes far behind what even we predicted.
Mar 15th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Beerline Trail Open to the Public
On Wednesday evening, the Beerline Trail celebrated it's grand opening.
Oct 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
