Politics - April 10, 2009
A tow truck, a lawsuit and a double cheeseburger...
Never underestimate the value of fast food coupons. A Milwaukee woman claims her car was damaged when the City of Milwaukee towed it. She is trying to sue for damages, including some lost coupons for a Wendy's restaurant. Would you like fries with that deposition, ma'am?
Tags: city tow truck, wendy's, patty eggers, don pridemore, jim doyle, bob donovan, spencer coggs, jan brylow, david clarke

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

Politics - Feb. 22, 2008
Back to the chalkboard
The City of Milwaukee's first foray into charter schools at the high school level isn't exactly turning into a Harvard-style experience.
Tags: MPS, Maasai Institute, Milwaukee Rowing Club, Riverwalk, Trostel, Don Pridemore, Gary George, Chuck Chvala, Scott Jensen