Late night car thefts become the new normal in Franklin
The summer of 2017 is likely to be known for some in Franklin as one where their personal spaces have been violated, and for some, a...
Supervisor Taylor's political future discussed as rumors surface
In April, Alderman Steve Taylor won his re-election bid to the Franklin Common Council, beginning another three years serving the people...
Theater proximity a factor for Showtime downgrade?
Since Showtime's newest makeover into a value theater, the chief argument made, especially by folks in Team Olson, is that Showtime...
Foxconn update: Southern Racine County rumored to be top contender for facility
Business reporters in Milwaukee were abuzz the other day as several things happened that fueled more speculation on Foxconn's future in...
Future of 27th Street goes residential as commercial growth slows
When politicians in Franklin spoke of the 27th Street Corridor a few years back, one heard of a Disneyland of sorts for mid-to-high rise...
Mowing grass on public lands sparks debates in Franklin
Franklin residents do enjoy hopping on or using their lawnmowers. So much so, it seems, that a few residents have sparked controversies...
Third mega proposal from 2015 finally gets some attention as TID is sought
While the news from Showtime Cinema grabbed the hearts and minds of many Franklinites last week, the last of Franklin's "Big 3" proposals...
FT adds "Political Watch" group under its social media arm
Since the election, FT has watched with much curiosity as how the community's Facebook groups would continuing forward with its content....
County gives Ballpark Commons developers the OK on key hurdle
A key hurdle for the Ballpark Commons development was overcome last week as the Milwaukee County Board voted 14-4 to move the...
Team Olson sputters as Showtime news spreads
These past few days have been amazing to watch if you've been on Facebook since the news of Showtime Cinema's downgrade to a value...