Let’s get them on the record!

Governor Walker came out last week with a union busting bill - Lots more information here. A couple of things have been overlooked...

It’s Water Main Flushing Season

Water Main Flushing plans beginning Thursday, May 28 (all flushing isdaytime unless otherwise noted). More info here. North (Area 7) -- West of...

And the answer is . . . .

Police Chief Noble Wray promised to tell us what the 30 officers were going to be doing the day after we voted for them...

How to fill a Common Council Vacancy!

I've heard many people, including an alder, tell me that Council President Tim Bruer is in charge of picking Zach Brandon's replacement. I...

Westside Crackdown – Help or Harm?

In an effort to think more about policing, I've been reading various materials. This one article, has stuck in my mind for various...

Will Solar Work for You?

The city is offering free assessments of if a solar system will work for you. One friend I know had a system installed...

Trash Talk

Sometimes I think you'd have to be living under a rock not to know what is going on in City Hall, then I remember,...

The "Problem" with the Homeless

Has war been declared on the homeless? Should we fence off our parks, prevent people from getting food from food pantries and prevent...

Police Self-Report System Improved

You asked for it! You got it.From the Cap Times:Under the new system, light-duty officers, those with restricted capability due to injury or...

Computer Round Up on Saturday

Now is the time to get rid of your old computers cluttering up your house.The semi-annual electronics drop-off will be held this Saturday, from...

Snow and Flooding

Tired of the snow? Turns out that even when it melts it causes problems. The weather is supposed to be warm this...

Serious Crime or Quality of Life

The Isthmus has reported on how the police a going to crack down on the west side, and included the letter the police department...