A look at Autumn

See a collection of fall images as we creep into winter and bid farewell to
the autumn that was.

Stingl: Bikinis, chains and Harleys

Columnist Jim Stingl hits a 105th Harley-Davidson celebration on Silver Spring Road exploring a bikini bike wash, a home built Harley, wallet chains, and more.

Stingl: Searching for snow

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl searches for last remaining snow mounds in the Milwaukee area on this warm April day.

Raking the leaves - 1:30

As sure as the winter wind shows it gnarly teeth, the inevitable chore of leaf raking begins. The city of Appleton will pick up leaves along the roadside through the week of Nov. 19(weather permitting). Check with your local city or municipality for pick-up details.

Outtakes

The Muka Hotel

Check out the lovely Mukwa Motel

Bradford Beach

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl checks out the newly renovated and popular Bradford Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI .

Winter storm timelapse

With This Ring, I Thee Meet

Upon meeting face to face for the first time, Ben Schmiedeck asked Josie Kinnunen to marry him. Schmiedeck, serving in the Iraq war and Kinnunen began chatting, fell in love and plan to wed on Saturday.

Flooded Out: Visitors deal with empty Lake Delton

As Lake Delton has turned from a lake to a virtual puddle, visitors still find time to relax, clean the shoreline and even look for lost valuables.

Flooded Out: Flood waters rise in Waukesha

Flood waters close roads as the bank of the Fox River covers over what used to be dry land in downtown Waukesha.

Flooded Out: Racine waters rise

Racine residents evacuate Root River flood waters.

Flooded Out: Flood waters drain Lake Delton

Lake Delton near the Wisconsin Dells is empty after the rain-swollen lake cut its own channel around a dam and emptied into the Wisconsin River, taking four homes with it.

Stingl: Smart Car test drive

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl takes a test ride in a Smart Car at the Smart Center Milwaukee. The small two seater cars get 37-46 mpg miles to the gallon and range in price from about $12,000 - $18,000.

Stingl: Boomgaard?

Columnist Jim Stingl asks citizens about the proposed renaming of the S. 27th Street corridor between Oak Creek and Franklin and calling it "Boomgaard."

Flamingos Return

Flamingos return to the Milwaukee County Zoo as Journal Sentinel reporter Jackie Loohauis gets a one-on-one interview with the pink bird.

Pens for troops

Wood shop students at Cudahy High School are taking part in the Freedom pens project, a national effort to make wooden pens for U.S. soldiers.

Stingl: Prostates and baseball

See Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl go through part of the prostate exam process as well as hearing from men who took advantage of the exam and free Brewers tickets.

Stingl: Finally warming up

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl recaps the area's first days of really nice weather in this special weather report.

In the Paper!

For most of us, having your photograph appear in the paper is a once in a lifetime experience. Hear the stories behind the faces printed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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Ben Garsteck

Ben Garstecki, 12, of Mequon was captured by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photojournalist Rick Wood, as he rode on the merry go round with friends in the playground at Village Park in Thiensville, Monday, July 14, 2008.



Oren Bloom

Oren Bloom, a West Allis-West Milwaukee School District special needs camp group leader was captured on July 1, 2008 by Journal Sentinel photojournalist Jack Orton.

Dylan Olson

Dylan Olson, 12, and his father John, from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, were captured by photojournalist Rick Wood during the grand opening of the new Harley-Davidson Museum, on July 12, 2008, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Going Home

By Mike De Sisti - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel photojournalist Mike De Sisti's step father, Ernie Witte, spent the last three years of his life battling colon cancer. His fight came to an end on February 22, 2008. After spending several weeks in the hospital due to complications from the cancer, thanks to Hospice care, Ernie was able to come home where he died peacefully with family by his side. De Sisti documented his step-dad's trip home.

Packer fans deal with cold

With temperatures in the low single digits, Packer fans are doing what they can to stay warm before the NFC Championship game against the Giants at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Fans meet "Brett Favre"

Reporter Ed Lowe gives fans the opportunity to speak with the Packers legend. Well, maybe not the actual Brett Favre, but the next best thing. Thanks to scissors, cardboard and advanced computer technology, Packer fans get to share their thoughts with the gun-slinging QB.

Fire destroys home

Firefighters were called to W5172 Wolf Road at about 9 a.m. today on what was initially reported as an engulfed garage fire. The blaze quickly spread to the home. All occupants escaped without injury.

New Years Resolutions

Post-Crescent Reported Ed Lowe ask people what they are planning for their New Years resolution.

Wacky Wisconsin weather (1:45) click photo to play

Golfing in Wisconsin. So what? But, in January? What gives? Unseasonably warm weather throughout the region, is welcome by most. While others who rely on ice fishing and snowmobiling for fun or even as a source of income are waiting for the real winter to come forward.