Politics - Oct. 10, 2008
Rhinelander lawyer wants Obama charged for lying
Perhaps he's overwhelmed or depressed by the onset of winter, but Rhinelander attorney Sam Gold insists Barack Obama's campaign has violated state law against misrepresentations in political ads. As a result, he wants the Democratic presidential nominee charged with crimes.
Tags: sam gold, barack obama, john sharpless, scott klug, tammy baldwin, louis butler, wally morics, wllie hines, michael murphy, tom barrett, patricia jursik

Politics - Sept. 24, 2008
Before the fall, snow removal debate intensifies
If city officials expect bus stops and pedestrian ramps to be cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall, the Department of Public Works recommends hiring more private contractors to handle the job.
Tags: doug hissom, department of public works, milwaukee school board, peter blewett, tom barrett, doug stanhope, bill maher, bristol palin, levi johnson

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