Cover story: Down 'n' derby

The Brewcity Bruisers, Milwaukee's all-women roller derby league, is out to give roller skating a hard-hitting reputation. MKE gives you an insider's look at the league as well as profiles on the teams' captains, a schedule of bouts and how the sport is played.

On the cover: The legs and skates of Brewcity Bruiser Ivanna Smackdavitch. Hair and makeup by Pop Tart. Photo by Kat Berger, photo illustration by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Organ Piper Pizza
Threeview: 'Hollywoodland'
In your ear: All Envy Aside
Bartender of the week: Nick Westfahl of Comet
Weekly food and drink specials
Guiding 'Light' With a new album, Willy Porter continues his search for personal illumination
Menomonee Park in Menomonee Falls
Hispanic Heritage Month Events around the area

how we live
New store on the scene: The Home Market
New store on the scene: Juju Gifts
On the job: So you wanna be a CEO

in the know
Profile of Sarah Thompson: Food stylist gets dishes ready for their close-ups
When I was 30 of 7-foot-4 Dave Rasmussen Life at a higher elevation

online features
Ask Mom: A remedy for smoky clothes
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community