Living - June 19, 2013
"Washing Cars and Wasting Time" recalls South Side childhood
Spending his adolescence manning his family's self-service car wash provided John C. Oliva with what he calls "his own little library" of unusual stories and anecdotes. This year Orange Hat Publishing in Milwaukee released Oliva's memoir "Washing Cars and Wasting Time: Misadventures at a Family-Run Car Wash." The book captures life (and work) on Milwaukee's South Side during the seven years Oliva spent at the car wash at 13th and Layton.

Milwaukee Buzz - June 18, 2013
Get me out of Milwaukee?
WSJ.com joins the Milwaukee residency requirement debate by talking to Fire Captain Rich Matiszik who says he can't leave the city and move to the suburbs without quitting his job.

Sports - June 18, 2013
Drew will define roles quickly for Bucks
The roster will continue to take shape over the next couple weeks for the Milwaukee Bucks, but no matter which players fill it out, new coach Larry Drew says he will define each player's role to ensure success.

Music - June 18, 2013
Jewel is back in town with her greatest hits and stories
In today's Kramp Cast, I talk to singer/songwriter Jewel about growing up in Alaska, hitting the road at the age of 15 and the influence her family and musical icons like Bob Dylan have had on her career.

Dining - June 17, 2013
Longtime server reflects on the iconic Coffee Trader
Even though the Coffee Trader was notorious for slow service and mediocre food, people returned again and again. Many stayed for hours at a time. The restaurant / bar and bakery was also known for a steady turnover of employees, with the exception of Mary Beatty.