Brian Burke

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.

The Unique Candidacy of Mike McCabe

And why his campaign for governor is attracting an army of volunteers.

Winners Announces at 2016 Wilson Center Guiter Competition & Festival

Fourth Annual International Festival Featured 55 Competitors from 35 Cities. Milwaukee-area business leader sponsors increased prize money for future competitions

Bill Would Kill Nonpartisan Accountability Board

Proposal to replace GAB will effectively end its scrutiny of misconduct by legislators and state officials.

Sen.Carpenter’s Rather Dull Duplex

His sided, south side home, in suburban-like Jackson Park, is a veritable pillar of middle-class respectability.

Why Open Records Are Important

Moves to make government records less accessible are well-meant -- but wrong.

State Elections Board Responds to Complaint Against Walker

John Weishan and Gerry Broderick filed an official complaint today with the Wisconsin State Elections Board against Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.

Burke Gets Break

The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.

“Groundbreaking” for Bridge

How Did Peggy Know?

Over Cocktails in 2001, then-A.G. Candidate Peg Lautenschlager Said Rival would be Indicted

Mother Denies Child Abduction

A Moncada family feud.

Is Mayor Norquist Sleeping on School Choice?

In the London Times, Mayor John Norquist is prominently quoted in a story on Milwaukee's school choice program.