St. Michael plan cut by $9 million

A developer hoping to sign Milwaukee County to a long-term lease on a remodeled St. Michael Hospital as a new home for the Mental Health Complex is cutting his price by $9 million. More » 

Young dazzles, enjoys near-perfect day vs. Brewers

A week after CC Sabathia and the Pittsburgh scorekeeper sparked a national debate about a near no-hitter, San Diego Padres right-hander Chris Young had alerts about a perfect game in progress flashing across sports tickers. More »  | Box »  | Photos »  | Audio »  | Mailbag »  | Cameron expected to return » 

Shopko looking at downtown Milwaukee

A new Shopko store scheduled to open in Sussex in October will put the Green Bay-based discount chain one step closer to downtown Milwaukee, which is on the list of places that Shopko is considering for future store expansion. More » 

Tears come for everyone

Crying isn't just for babies and apologetic politicians anymore. Look at Brett Favre, who publicly cried when he retired. While it makes sense that our own pain and joy make us cry, why do we respond to a detached experience like Favre's psychodrama? Whatever the reason, it's the same reason we cry at movies. More » 

Brush with nature

If summer is the reward for enduring Wisconsin winters, autumn is the bonus panel. Something about the season calls for a drive. Once the leaves start to turn, a trip down almost any Wisconsin road becomes a special treat. More » 

PUBLIC INVESTIGATOR

State lags in checking restaurant cleanliness

State health inspectors failed to visit at least 2,700 Wisconsin restaurants under their jurisdiction in the past year, and some restaurants have gone at least three years without an inspection, records and interviews show. MORE »  |
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