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

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