Politics - May 2, 2008
In spring, politicians' thoughts turn to wheel tax
In a move sure to rattle the cages of the anti-tax crowd, three Milwaukee aldermen are proposing a $20 annual fee to register all vehicles in the City of Milwaukee.
Tags: vehicle registration fee, city of milwaukee, bob bauman, bob donovan, willie wade, jim bohl, russ decker, mike huebsch, mike ellis, emu, michels corporation, elm grove

Politics - April 30, 2008
Buying the Holy Land
Here's one way to get God out of your face, buy real estate. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a Madison-based national state / church watchdog offered $1,200 for a 990-ft. bite of land on what is known as the "Star Hill" cross site in Holmen, Wis.
Tags: Holmen, Willie Wade, Lions Club, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Jim Bohl, Jim Witkowiak, Tony Zielinski, Thomas P. Tecza, J.B. Van Hollen

Politics - March 26, 2008
Observations from the political winds
It's been a somewhat lackluster spring election in the City of Milwaukee -- except maybe for an open aldermanic seat on the East Side and the Ald. Michael McGee vote -- as incumbents are facing relatively weak opponents who got late starts. But there have been some interesting developments.
Tags: Election, vote, Alderman, Angel Sanchez, Witkowiak, Michael McGee, Milele Coggs, Willie Wade, Ralph Ovadahl, Nik Kovac, Pat Flaherty, Lena Taylor, Franky's Newport, Rebecca Dallet, Leon Young, Bradley DeBraska, Brenda K. Pullen-O'Donnell, Jim Bohl, Sharon

Politics - Dec. 12, 2007
Badger Poll tabs Clinton, Thompson as favorites
In the latest Badger Poll conducted by the UW Survey Center, Hillary Clinton leads the Democrats and Fred Thompson is the pick of Republicans.
Tags: badger poll, hillary clinton, fred thompson, mike huckabee, barack obama, wisconsin, susan mcmurray, ingeborg sidwell, tony zielinski, chaser's pub, willie wade, club escape, janesville, skateboarding

Politics - Oct. 17, 2007
Johnny's Rose wilted
The venerable Johnny's Yellow Rose has finally hit the road. The tavern, at 2325 S. 13th St., has for years irked neighbors over noise, fights, drug dealing and a general nose-thumbing attitude by owner Juan Sendejo Sr.
Tags: Doyle, MCTS, DNR, Johnny's Yellow Rose, Sendejo, Witkowiak, Willie Wade, Club Carnival, Biketoberfest, NRA, Libertarian, Crandon, Patrick Cudahy, CRG