Movies - Aug. 21, 2008
In focus: A look at Milwaukee's Film Festival, Part 3
In the final installment of an exclusive three-part series, OnMilwaukee.com movie expert Mark Metcalf remembers the demise of the Milwaukee International Film Festival and what will follow.
Tags: milwaukee international film festival, shepherd express, louis fortis, jonathan jackson, dave luhrssen, tom barrett

Politics - July 30, 2008
Teeing up a Darling political debate
What's more important, money or golf prowess? That's the latest debate in the contest for state Senate between incumbent Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and her challenger, state Rep. Sheldon Wasserman (D-Milwaukee).
Tags: alberta darling, sheldon wasserman, tom barrett, scott walker, milwaukee county, ed flynn, dale knapp

Marketplace - July 16, 2008
Barrett reacts to MillerCoors move
Milwakee Mayor Tom Barrett released a statement Tuesday night regarding MillerCoors' relocation to Chicago. His comments were mixed, unlike the mostly upbeat statement by Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
Tags: millercoors, chicago, tom barrett

Politics - March 7, 2008
Communication breakdown
The Milwaukee Police Department's troubled Crime Data System was a victim of lack of management, project oversight and lousy training, according to an audit by the city comptroller's office. That's a familiar finding from that office when it comes to police projects.
Tags: Scott Walker, Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Police Department, KIlbourn Tower, University Club, Lee Holloway, Zielinski, West Samaria, Empowerment Village, Cardinal Capital, Don Pridemore, Tiburon

Milwaukee Buzz - March 2, 2008
MPD unveils District 4 plan
Milwaukee police unveil a plan to curtail crime in District 4 at a community meeting Monday night.
Tags: milwaukee police, district 4, tom barrett, edward flynn, eric moore