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The paper originated in May 1982 as the Crazy Shepherd, its name derived from a line in Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Footnotes to Howl” (”Holy the crazy shepherds of rebellion”). Its founders were a group of University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee students, among them Jeff Hansen, Doug Hissom and Joe Porubcan, who operated it from a series of rented flats near the campus. After appearing sporadically, the Crazy Shepherd eventually settled into a monthly schedule. Several of its founders went on to careers in the news media, including Jim McCarter, publisher of the Metro Times in Detroit; Bill Conroy, editor of the San Antonio Business Journal; and Bill Lueders, news editor at Isthmus in Madison. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Milwaukee |
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Search ArticlesJohn Kruth’s Whirlwind Weekend
John Kruth says photographer Dick Blau called and said he was sending him a ticket for an airplane. Blau wanted Kruth to participate in his Friday, Aug. 21 Rainforest event on Milwaukee’s Riverwalk. For a number of years, Kruth was a ubiquitous presence on the local scene playing gigs and hosting a Friday morning radio show. Since vacating Milwaukee, John Kruth has spent his time in NYC, Pasadena, CA and Croatia with his wife, the painter Marilyn Cvitanic.
Foggy Brain in Beer Town
I’m Art Kumbalek and man oh manischewitz what a world, ain’a? So listen, by now you’s most likely have heard that yours truly did not fare well in the primary elections for top shout-out for gubernatorial approval a week or so back. Cripes. How did this happen? You tell me.
Behind Anger’s Mask
While difficult to quantify, there is considerable anecdotal evidence suggesting that, across the general population, anger is becoming more intense and disruptive. Our acrimonious, divisive and sometimes violent political environment is one example in this regard. Out-of-control anger causes considerable havoc in our lives.
This Week in MKE Music Aug. 20-26, 2026
Leo Kottke and Julian Lage, A La Carte at the Zoo, AFTERLIGHT, WMSE’s Backyard BBQ and more—This Week in Milwaukee Music. A La Carte at the Zoo @ Milwaukee County Zoo, Through Sunday A La Carte at the Zoo celebrates 40 years of food, music and animals. Headliners include lovelytheband, Chris Lane and jackrabbit. featuring Dermot Mulroney and Tank and the Bangas. The four-day festival features food from more than 30 Milwaukee restaurants and live music on six stages.
Valor Cares gives school supplies to help thousands of Wisconsin students
Students need pencils, crayons and notebooks to learn. But not every family can buy all the school supplies their child needs. That is why Valor Cares is giving supplies to schools in southeastern Wisconsin. The group has collected more than 3,500 items and hopes to help a couple thousand students. Valor Cares is the nonprofit part of Valor Tech. The group is holding its first back-to-school supply drive this year. The supplies include pens, pencils, crayons and markers.
News of the Weird: Week of August 20, 2026
A teenager in Maumelle, Arkansas, played with a rather toxic teammate during a recent high school football practice. According to an Aug. 12 report from WBAL-TV 11, after playing for about an hour, the student brought his helmet to his coach, explaining that it felt "unusual." Upon examination, a venomous cottonmouth snake was found hiding behind the padding. They called animal control, who had to submerge the helmet in water to get the snake out.
Dead Bird Brewing, Wisconsin's Only Vegan Arcade Craft Brewery
“We Care, And Love Good Beer.” As Wisconsin’s only arcade craft brewery, Dead Bird Brewing, 1726 Dr. William Finlayson St., emphasizes sustainability by way of a fully vegan menu and environmentally efficient business practices. Owner Nick Kocis built the operation up from a small, Madison-based wholesale beer company to a vibrant, family-friendly taproom that transformed what was previously an industrial warehouse into a public venue.
Crossword: Aug. 20, 2026
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Film Clips: Aug. 20, 2026
(Arrow Ultra HD Blu-ray) Michael Douglas plays a sweaty, angry man stuck in an LA freeway gridlock, unnerved by the noisy city and the overhead clop-clop of police helicopters. He abandons his car, the first in a stream of dangerous reactions to the pressure building inside him. He wants to go home to his wife and four-year old, but it’s not his home anymore. His ex has a restraining order and won’t see him.
Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen: A Special Trek to ‘Stallis for Corn Galore, Cocktails and More
When reviewing restaurants, I look for cheap eats in low-key, no-frills settings, and go alone or with one other person. But this time my folks were in town so we mustered a big group for a special occasion dinner out. Where did we choose? Antigua in West Allis. We weren’t the only ones with this idea—even on a Wednesday a reservation was needed to land a table. There were several large parties spanned across the two dining rooms, sprinkled with a few couples and more on the patio.