Summer cranks along here in Milwaukee, and while it's still plenty hot, at least we're not pushing triple digits (for now).

Meanwhile, Brewers closer John Axford is mowing them down, and the Packers will get a chance to defend their Super Bowl title.

Downtown, the Milwaukee streetcar moves ahead, and a bit west, it's almost time for the Wisconsin State Fair. Did someone say "deep-fried butter on a stick?"

Sadly, yes.

What's hot, what's cold ... what's in between, find out in this installment of the OnMilwaukee.com Heat Index.

Sizzling:  John Axford – 2011’s Doug Jones   Hot: NFL lockout over – Are you ready for some football? Street car debate – The Downtown project takes another step forward Warm:  State Fair – Sneaking up fast! Brewers long-stretch against NL Central – Make or break Cool: Slightly cooler temperatures on tap – But still hot and humid Google+ – Like Facebook, but without all those pesky users   Cold: Deep-fried butter on a stick – Is this necessary? Sub-zero: Free medication samples – Not from Aurora doctors, anyway Rail from Kenosha to Milwaukee – R.I.P. Recall election commercials – Mudslinging schlock NBA lockout – Gonna get ugly