Politics - Oct. 27, 2009
Waukesha water discussion headed for faux drama
Officials say they want input from citizens about the application for a Great Lakes diversion, with return flow flushed back to Lake Michigan via Underwood Creek. But, the decisions likely have already been made.
Tags: waukesha, lake michigan, department of natural resources

Travel & Visitors Guide - Oct. 26, 2009
The lake was angry that day, my friend
Did you see Lake Michigan on Friday? The waves were crazy, making the shoreline look like the coast of an ocean.
Tags: Lake Michigan, waves

Politics - Oct. 15, 2009
Waukesha thirst puts pressure on Milwaukee
The water wouldn't begin to flow for five-to-eight years, but the beginning of the process is just around the corner. That means the pressure is on Milwaukee, Waukesha's preferred seller; Milwaukee has the highest quality drinking water and its pipes are closest to Waukesha.
Tags: Milwaukee Water Works, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes Compact, Waukesha

Politics - Oct. 9, 2009
Waukesha's thirst for lake water raises questions
No political or environmental question in this region has gotten more attention in the last few years than the City of Waukesha's desire to pipe in Lake Michigan water. A diversion to a community like Waukesha that is entirely outside the Great Lakes Basin is permissible under certain conditions laid out in a 2008 agreement with the seven other Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces.
Tags: Waukesha, Lake Michigan, Great Lakes water compact

Living - Aug. 30, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Do you swim at Bradford Beach?
In the past couple years, many improvements were made at Milwaukee's Bradford Beach, resulting in cleaner sand, expanded food and drink options and a full slate full slate of events. However, do you find the water clean enough for swimming or is the lake only enjoyable from a distance?
Tags: lake michigan, swimming

Arts & Entertainment - June 29, 2009
All Aboard! Bachelor Party Takes to the High Seas
When one partakes in the celebratory traditions of a "bachelor party", sailing is usually the farthest thing on the minds of the testorone- charged individuals who travel near and far in search of beer, music and other timely events....This past Saturday, I...
Tags: sailing, fat cat sailing, lake michigan

Arts & Entertainment - May 6, 2009
Charity Chump
Tuesday May 5th, 2009 - Lake Villa, IL   I’m in a pissy mood today big time. Several reasons for it but the main one is the charity gig I was asked to do this evening was a complete waste of time and effort. I try very hard to give of myself whenever I can and all I ask in return ...
Tags: mariachi band, Lake Michigan

Marketplace - Dec. 9, 2008
Renewable is doable - Wind Turbines on the Great Lakes!
FYI, I hoard a collection of wind power reference books in a small library in newly cleaned apartment. Of them, my favorites are usually by author is Paul Gipe, a man who has dedicated his life to the art and education of selling renewable energy systems to the masses. "Wind Energy...
Tags: paul gipe, wind power, renewables, great lakes, wind turbines, green energy, greener milwaukee, lake michigan, marketplace, business, green business

Travel & Visitors Guide - May 30, 2008
Milwaukee travel show, for locals, by locals
With the gas prices at record highs and the warm weather finally arriving, it's the perfect time to become a tourist in our hometown. Editors and writers at onmilwaukee.com, as well as many savvy readers, have already encouraged this creative approach to local "travel". Right no...
Tags: Milwaukee, the Domes, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Zoo, Lake Michigan, lakefront