Milwaukee
Live Blog: Republican Presidential Candidates Spar During Fourth Primary Debate
The top eight Republican presidential candidates are gathering in Milwaukee to debate for the fourth — but definitely not last — time.
I Drank Old Fashioneds Where Jeffrey Dahmer Killed His First Victim in Milwaukee
In the fall of 1987, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer murdered a man in his room at the Ambassador Hotel, a local landmark where you can still get a mean cocktail.
Milwaukee's Best: The Wisconsin City Has Become a DIY Hip-Hop Haven
Brew City has never been a hip-hop destination, but a strong university arts scene and new sense of unity is changing that.
Milwaukee Gun Shop Found Liable for Selling Handgun Used to Shoot Two Cops
The ruling came just hours after the Democratic presidential candidates debated the topic of gun-shop liability in the first democratic primary debate.
This Professor Wants Wisconsin to Grow Its Own Rice
Michael Schlappi, an associate professor with Marquette University in Milwaukee, believes that finding efficient ways to grow rice in colder climates will soon become an important part of maintaining stable supply worldwide.
Why Are Murder Rates Spiking in Some American Cities?
Are cops too afraid of being indicted for police brutality to do their jobs anymore, or are young men just more prone to settle beefs with gun violence? Spoiler: No one knows.
Bodies Are Piling Up in Baltimore — But Fears of a US Crime Surge Might Be Overblown
Five federal law enforcement agencies have dispatched agents help combat Baltimore’s spike in homicides, but some experts are skeptical that crime is rising nationwide.
Rumors of a Lion on the Loose in Milwaukee Led to a Man Shooting a Dog
Reports of a "lion-ish" creature roaming the city has residents on edge.
Scott Walker Loosens Gun Restrictions in Wisconsin Ahead of Expected Presidential Bid
Walker signed the bills at a ceremony in Milwaukee just a week after a mass shooting in South Carolina reignited a national debate about gun control.
You've Only Got Eight Hours This Week to Try Milwaukee's Famous Fish Fry
At 40-year-old basement-turned-restaurant, sustainability's never been a factor in the fish selection, nor has the menu changed to suit faddish tastes. And its beloved crispy cod is available for only a few precious hours each week.
Don't Call It a Bloody Mary
Well, yes—it does have tomato juice (Clamato, actually), vodka, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and a boatload of garnishes, but we're talking about the Caesar. Geez.
No Charges for Ex-Milwaukee Cop Who Shot Dead Unarmed Dontre Hamilton
Dontre Hamilton, diagnosed with schizophrenia, was shot 14 in times by Officer Chris Manney, who prosecoturs ruled was acting in self defense.