Politics - Nov. 5, 2008
Alderman suggest some interesting budget cuts
Milwaukee aldermen resorted to some intriguing attempts at snipping expenses from the city budget. Some of the more creative ideas were axing the city's official weather forecaster and cutting books from the library.
Tags: Ald. Dudzik, Murray & Trettel. Ald. Bauman, Obama, McCain, Milwaukee Public Schools, Ald. Bohl, Ald. Hines, Wally Morics

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 22, 2008
MPS asks residents to Run Back to School
Milwaukee Public Schools asks residents to join its first annual run / walk to benefit local school sports programs. "Run Back to School" is a 5K run / 1.5-mile walk starting at Wick Field and winding through Washington Park.
Tags: Run Back to School, Milwaukee Public Schools, Recreation Department, Wick Park

Politics - Feb. 15, 2008
Police chief meets oversight panel
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn faced aldermen in a formal setting for the first time this week, a mere five weeks after stepping into his new role.
Tags: Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Police Department, Mike Gableman, Louis Butler, Milwaukee Christian Center, Milwaukee Public Schools, Wal-Mart, Kilbourn Tower, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Republican, Democrat, Paul Soglin

Kids & Family - Dec. 11, 2007
Are today’s school closings a good call or a major inconvenience?
Milwaukee Public Schools canceled classes today, leaving some parents SOL.
Tags: Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS, bad weather, school closings, ice storm

Kids & Family - Nov. 28, 2007
Schwartz Bookshop hosts SCORES benefit in Bay View
America Scores, which tries to help Milwaukee kids through soccer and creative writing, is staging a fundraiser at Schwartz Bookshop Friday night in Bay View.
Tags: america scores milwaukee, harry w. schwartz bookshop, milwaukee wave, milwaukee public schools, hayes bilingual, james whitcomb riley, windlake, 21st st. elementary school