Politics - March 13, 2009
Walker was blindsided by Barrett's 'end-around'
Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker said he was caught by surprise this morning by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's announcement that the federal Omnibus Budget bill includes a provision to spend $91.5 million in long unused federal funds for mass transportation in Milwaukee.
Tags: connector, transit, rail, scott walker, tom barrett, 91 million, stimulus, trolley, high speed, rapid transit, bus, mcts, curley, welke group, dean amhaus, spirit of milwaukee, dave fantle, super steel corp., Jim Schmelzer

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 4, 2009
Dean & Dave: Random Milwaukee ramblings
In a new monthly blog, Dean Amhaus and David Fantle write about Milwaukee's image, especially as it pertains to attracting visitors and growing our economic base through new and expanded businesses, events and initiatives. Chime in and provide ideas to two of the area's civic leaders.
Tags: Dave Fantle, Dean Amhaus, Milwaukee 7, image, economic development, tourism, ideas, Visit Milwaukee, Spirit of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 19, 2008
The unveiling of the Bronze Fonz
After much, much hype, the Fonz has officially been bronzed. Here's a recap of the launch event.
Tags: bronze the fonz, henry winker, happy days, garry marshall, dave fantle, anson williams, cindy williams, penny marshall, don most, gerald sawyer, John McGivern, Erin Moran, Bob Boyett, Craig Culver, Tom Bosley, Marion Ross

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 1, 2008
M-Change project will finish early and under budget
The Marquette Interchange project will be completed early and under budget, said Gov. Jim Doyle released a statement released today.
Tags: Marquette Interchange, Gov. Doyle, Lee Sensenbrenner, Dave Fantle, VISIT Milwaukee