Travel & Visitors Guide - Nov. 24, 2009
A "Milwaukee love fest" from the airlines
Today, the Airline Biz blog on dallasnews.com notices the increased focus on flights in and out of our fine city.
Tags: American Eagle, Milwaukee love fest, AirTran, Dallas, Forth Worth, Midwest Airlines, MKE, General Mitchell International Airport, Southwest, Dallasnews, Dallas Morning News, Aviation Blog, Terry Maxon, Airline Biz

Politics - Nov. 13, 2009
Campaign finance tool going unused by City Hall
Local lawmakers and other city officials haven't fully embraced they city's electronic system to file campaign finance reports.
Tags: city hall, bob bauman, tom barrett, republic airways, midwest airlines

Marketplace - Nov. 11, 2009
Doomsday takes a holiday in Wisconsin
Those who still think Wisconsin is a terrible place to do business should rethink their stance; while the state's high taxes are still problematic, and closure of powerful automotive plants in Kenosha and Janesville hurt, the state is actually beginning to retrain and attract new jobs and companies across its borders.
Tags: wisconsin business, dick leinenkugel, republic airways, midwest airlines, milwaukee 7

Marketplace - Nov. 3, 2009
Air travelers' options soar as competition takes off
Whether looking to "grab their bags," enjoy "the best care in the air" or just "go, because there's nothing stopping them," Milwaukeeans have a multitude of options thanks to an increase in service and competition -- and major decrease in prices -- for flights in and out of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport.
Tags: airtran, midwest airlines, southwest airlines, mitchell international airport, gary kelly, barry bateman

Travel & Visitors Guide - Oct. 28, 2009
Happy to be of assistance, Mitchell International
Milwaukee County annouced today that September was the busiest month ever at Mitchell International Airport. I'm glad I could help.
Tags: Mitchell International Airport, AirTran, Midwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Barry Bateman

Politics - Sept. 2, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: Mayor Tom Barrett, 2008
It's been four years since we sat down with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett for a Milwaukee Talks interview. So, it was high time we asked Tom Barrett, "what's up?"
Tags: Mayor, Tom Barrett, Bradford Beach, Police Chief Ed Flynn, MMSD, Scott Walker, Miller Coors, Midwest Airlines

Politics - July 24, 2008
Buckle up for a bumpy ride
Do you ever get the sinking feeling that America's economic infrastructure is crumbling around us?
Tags: economy, recession, gas prices, midwest airlines

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 9, 2008
Midwest pilots brace for pain
The Midwest Airlines pilots do not plan to even vote on the troubled company's demands that would slash their pay by up to 65 percent, according to Jay Schnedorf, a captain and chairman of the Midwest unit of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
Tags: midwest airlines, pilots, airtran

Marketplace - June 6, 2008
More turbulence for Midwest Airlines
When you are no longer an independent company, you sometimes have to put up with the trials, tribulations and drama of your corporate benefactors.
Tags: midwest airlines, tpg, northwest

Sports - Jan. 21, 2008
SI’s Peter King praises Midwest Airlines, Wisconsin hospitality
In his regular "Monday Morning QB" column on SI.com, Peter King sings the praise of Milwaukee's own Midwest Airlines.
Tags: Peter King, SI, Midwest Airlines, hospitality, puddle jumper, cookies, Sports Illustrated

Marketplace - Jan. 7, 2008
The cookie challenge: Midwest Airlines vs. Nestle
Like a lot of Milwaukeeans, we were thrilled when we heard Midwest Airlines' famous chocolate chip cookies could now be made right in our own homes thanks to a frozen dough available at local Sendik's shops.
Tags: Midwest Airlines, Nestle Toll House, chocolate chip cookies, Sendik's

Sports - Dec. 29, 2007
Bucks fan hits half-court shot; wins new car
Michael Hall went to the Bucks-Nets game Saturday to get a Mo Williams bobblehead and left with a new ride.
Tags: Bucks, bradley center, chevy malibu, midwest airlines, half court shot

Marketplace - Nov. 1, 2007
As the cookie crumbles
If Day One is any indication, Midwest Airlines' foray into cookie sales is going to be a hit.
Tags: midwest airlines, chocolate chip cookies, mrs. fields, famous amos, sendik's

Travel & Visitors Guide - Oct. 31, 2007
Conde Nast Traveler readers rate Mitchell International an easy connection
Milwaukee's airport is one of the easiest and best according to Conde Nast Traveler.
Tags: Conde Nast Traveler, MKE, Mitchell International, General Mitchell Field, Mitchell Airport, Barry Bateman, Milwaukee County, Midwest Airlines

Dining - Oct. 16, 2007
Milwaukee's oldest restaurant: how does Mader's do it?
Mader's is Milwaukee's oldest restaurant and even the New York Times has touted its "Old World elegance." What's the secret to its longevity?
Tags: Mader's, Red Circle Inn, The Comfort, Streets of Old Milwaukee, Ernst, Ratzsch's, Old World 3rd Street, Usinger's, Spice House, Dan Hazard, Midwest Airlines, Willard Romantini