IKEA announcement highlights a Tale of Two Cities
This morning, the City of Oak Creek, along with IKEA officials, confirmed rumors all week that the popular retailer was finally coming to...
Kayla's Playground expansion takes an ugly turn politically
In what is likely to become a cornerstone of someone's future political campaign in 2017, the Council's decision to table a plan to...
Ballpark Commons rezoning brings out a NIMBY crowd
While there’s no question that passions can run high when people confront changes near their specific backyards, the Common Council...
Downtown project faces Neighboring Opposition
With the announcement last week of the proposed $130 million mixed use project called “Ballpark Commons”. Rock owner Mike Zimmerman has...
Opinion: Olson's opposition needs to do better
It's very clear over the past few months that there are two sides forming at Franklin City Hall. One has the Mayor and his allies,...
The Absent Mayor has an impact on Franklin
Several years ago, the topic and referendum to change the description of Franklin's Mayor to a full-time Mayor was a controversial one,...
School Board leadership likely to change after Election results
Last Tuesday, voters in the Franklin Public School District sent incumbent Board member Aimee Schlueter packing and made a strong...
Proposed CBRF continues to draw concerns from neighbors
Last night, representatives from Matt Talbot Recovery Services and Milwaukee County met with concerned residents regarding Talbot's...
Franklin School Board: Kent, Lewis should get the opportunity
Franklin voters don't have much to decide on this Election Day. The biggest local race is for Franklin School Board, where incumbents...
Are unilateral Mayoral decisions holding up development?
In November, Mayor Olson sent an email to all the aldermen related to the powers of the Economic Development Commission (EDC). In his...