Larry Sandler
@larrysandler
I'm a freelance journalist, with extensive experience covering government, politics, transportation and other topics.
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13-11-2008 00:43:03
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ICYMI: Setting sale? Milwaukee County readies to auction off abandoned boat 'Deep Thought'; after pulling marooned yacht off lakefront, 'We don't want to pay for it,' parks panel chair says: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
ICYMI: Going, going, almost gone: Milwaukee's abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' could be heading to public auction; county's plan depends on resolving legal issues surrounding yacht's ownership: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
Let the bidding begin: 14-day auction is all that stands between abandoned boat Deep Thought and new owners; Milwaukee County will open online sale July 22 to recoup cost of pulling marooned yacht off lakeshore: Jessica Van Egeren. jsonline.com/story/news/202…
Purple cash: Milwaukee County Transit lands $21M in federal funding for north-south bus corridor; grant will help improve service on popular route as system struggles with $11M deficit: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
Sale boat: Auction begins for Milwaukee's abandoned yacht, Deep Thought; county hopes to land $20,000 bid for vandalized vessel: Jessica Van Egeren. https:/www.jsonline.com/story/news/2025/07/22/milwaukees-abandoned-boat-deep-thought-up-for-sale-auction-begins/85319955007/
Heart of glass: Milwaukee County Board earmarks $30M to save Mitchell Park Domes; County Exec Crowley hasn’t said whether he’ll sign off on taxpayers’ contribution to nonprofit’s $133M renovation plan for conservatory: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
Tunnel Vision: Wondering Why Kilbourn Ramps Are Closed So Often? Downtown Milwaukee’s unique underground freeway access structures share maintenance issues with neighboring MacArthur Square parking garage: Milwaukee Magazine. milwaukeemag.com/we-were-wonder…
Power to the flowers: Milwaukee County Exec Crowley approves $30M for Mitchell Park Domes restoration; nonprofit must raise funds to pay for rest of its $133 million plan to save iconic South Side conservatory: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
Sunk costs: Milwaukee's abandoned boat 'Deep Thought' sells for just $2,525, leaving county to foot remaining $17,500 of bill for removing yacht from lakefront; top bidder is salvage company owner who plans to sell pieces for charity: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
ICYMI: Partial victory: Milwaukee’s War Memorial Center will seek more funding from state and donors to preserve financial future; Wisconsin budget awarded $5M of $9M sought, while $18M fundraising campaign has brought in $2M so far: Hope Karnopp. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
Trying to dodge Haley storm: Wisconsin GOP governor candidate Berrien says he now regrets backing former UN envoy's 2024 White House bid -- mainly because she lost; he says he's all for President Trump, who he once called 'anti-science': Daniel Bice. jsonline.com/story/news/pol…
Mapping route into the red: MCTS knew about $10.9M deficit months before crisis erupted publicly, report shows; bus system saw troubling signs developing in February, but shocked county supervisors and comptroller with June revelation: Vanessa Swales. jsonline.com/story/news/loc…
Throwing his can into the race: American Family Field beer vendor Strnad makes good on promise to run for top office if Gov. Evers didn't seek 3rd term in 2026; former GOP Assembly candidate now running as moderate Democrat: Journal Sentinel. jsonline.com/story/news/pol…
Running from ranking: After some in GOP criticize Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Berrien over past support for ranked choice voting, he now says he opposes it; he's also renounced his backing of ex-UN envoy Haley in 2020 presidential race: Hope Karnopp. jsonline.com/story/news/pol…
Weaving a tangled Webb: Cubs manager Counsell, who grew up in Milwaukee area, says he's 'never seen' restaurant that offers free burgers for 12-game Brewers winning streaks -- but crew's former skipper seemed to know about it in years past: Emmett Prosser. jsonline.com/story/sports/m…
Court of multiple resorts: Justice R. Bradley has taken $52K in judicial junkets to destinations in Hawaii, Alaska, Florida and Puerto Rico; conservative groups are picking up her tab, drawing fire from liberal candidate Taylor: Daniel Bice. jsonline.com/story/news/pol…
Race for second place: Wisconsin Secretary of State Godlewski launches Democratic run for lieutenant governor, kicking off wide open contest; if elected, former state treasurer will have held all three least powerful statewide offices: Molly Beck. jsonline.com/story/news/pol…
The Fall Guy: How Would Wisconsin Ditch Spring Elections? Experts say moving all state and local races to autumn of even-numbered years wouldn’t be as easy as Republican Rep. Van Orden suggests: Milwaukee Magazine. milwaukeemag.com/spring-electio…