Some Former Bucyrus Employees Are Determined to Keep its Memory Alive
Before Bucyrus International can fade into the past, some former employees are determined to memorialize it with a museum.
The Duke of Mitchell Street: The Story of Milwaukee’s Legendary Al Simmons
The best baseball player to ever come out of Milwaukee, Al Simmons remains one of the game’s all-time greats
Milwaukee’s Unsolved Mysteries and Hidden History
Some of the most fascinating myths, legends and hard-boiled crime stories that Milwaukee has ever seen. Settle in and prepare for a journey into the baffling and the bizarre.
Milwaukee’s Spencer Tracy Crafted One of Hollywood’s Greatest Legacies
The nine-time Oscar nominee had a soft spot for his hometown.
How ‘Gone With the Wind’ Actress Hattie McDaniel Got Her Big Break in Milwaukee
The first African-American to win an Academy Award got her big break in Milwaukee.
The Origins of ‘QWERTY’: Milwaukee’s Most Visible Contribution to the World
The layout of the modern keyboard is a Milwaukee creation, and it helped to bring about a world-wide business revolution.
Retrospective: Do You Remember the Milwaukee 14?
Milwaukee isn’t really known as a protest city. But for a few months during the height of the Vietnam War, 14 protestors were the talk of the town.
The Bizarre Milwaukee Connection Behind Mae West’s Biggest Secret
One of the biggest stars of her era was married in Milwaukee – a marriage she worked hard to keep a secret.
When Hollywood Came to Milwaukee: ‘Gaily, Gaily’ Filmed Here in 1968
Long Before Charlie Sheen or Johnny Depp, Beau Bridges and company brought the magic of the movies to Milwaukee.
6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Milwaukee History
High-rises, baseball history and really bad beer… facts about Milwaukee you might have missed.