Wisconsin Center District

How Could Milwaukee Finance A Convention Headquarters Hotel?

And has the Wisconsin Center District had a plan all along?

Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands

Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.

Hotel Giants Blast Study Backing New Convention Hotel

Marcus and Jackson Street say a subsidized 650-room project would dilute an already weak market.

Convention Center Partner Says Hotel Study Findings Were Fixed

CEO accuses Wisconsin Center District of steering $145,000 study toward one outcome.

Danceworks Mad Hot Rhythm Program Celebrates 20 Years

Is Demolishing High Life Theatre A Good Idea? Even Consultant Won’t Say

More questions than answers as 'highest and best use committee' starts its work.

After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns

Resignation in latest wrinkle in high-profile case.

Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation

Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.

Inside the Police Report on Marty Brooks’ Alleged Pinch of José Pérez

Newly obtained report reveals recorded call, witness statements and why prosecutors closed the sexual assault case without charges.

Live Nation Expansion Could Erase 117-Year-Old Historic Milwaukee Venue, NIVA Pushes Back

Live Nation Expansion Spurs Proposal to Demolish Independent Venue NIVA Warns Live Nation’s Taxpayer-Backed “Cultural Infrastructure” Is Actually Community and Cultural Extraction

CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official

Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.

Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception

Skepticism about viability, quality of report.

Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel

Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.

Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns Saturday, March 14

Visit Milwaukee Announces 2026 Museum Days Campaign

Special admission offers range from free to 25% off at 26 Milwaukee-area museums from January 22 to February 1

Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal

Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.

AVCA First Serve Set to Take Place at Fiserv Forum From Aug. 21-23

Tickets on sale Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. CT

Milwaukee Modernism Gains National Awards

But many of city's buildings from that era lack historic protection.

Mayor Declines to Sign Historic Preservation for Arena, Auditorium

Facing unanimous council vote, Johnson punts on the issue.

Visit Milwaukee Announces 2026 Hotel Month to Encourage Winter Travel

Special deals at 30+ hotels encourage travel and boost business in key need window

Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic

Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.

Black Travel Summit Names Milwaukee as 2026 Host City

EWI of Milwaukee Welcomes New Board of Directors for 2025–2026

Dynamic group of women leaders to guide the organization in strengthening professional growth and community engagement

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

Alderman Robert Bauman statement regarding the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to designate the Milwaukee Arena and Miller High Life Theater as Historic Sites

Designation will ensure full transparency and require public input regarding future development proposed for the sites

UPAF Raises $9.1 Million during its 2025 Campaign to Support Southeastern Wisconsin’s Performing Arts

Funding Day celebration spotlights Milwaukee’s national leadership in performing arts funding

3rd Annual Milwaukee Theater Week Returns with New Experiences, Community Partnerships, and the popular ‘Best Seats in MKE’

Visit Milwaukee Announces Print Edition of “Milwaukee Flavor: The Cookbook” and Special Chef Talk Event

Halloween Village returns to Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin to delight families Oct. 10-31

Future of Panther Arena, High Life Theatre Uncertain

Wisconsin Center District could pursue redevelopment of properties.

Downtown Hotel Won’t Close After All, New Hotel Planned

Portion of Hilton Milwaukee will be rebranded.

NFL Hall of Famer LeRoy Butler Becomes Milwaukee’s First AI-powered Augmented Reality Sales Rep

After Being Outsmarted, Council May Accept New Convention Center Deal

But the annual payment to city could be less than the salary for the center's CEO.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding WCD Agreement

Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

UWM to award more than 3,300 degrees at commencement May 18

Two Milwaukee Buildings Win Green Certifications

LEED certification recognizes two large downtown developments.

Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City

Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.

Visit Milwaukee Launches Immersive Tour of Expanded Baird Center Using Drone Technology

AEW Returns to Milwaukee with AEW Collision at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

Tickets go on sale this Friday for an action-packed evening on Saturday, March 29

Christian Yelich and Family to Host Second Annual Christian Yelich’s Home Plate Charity Concert

Featuring Goo Goo Dolls, Nicotine Dolls and Comedian Charlie Berens

Visit Milwaukee Announces New Marketing Partnership with Good Karma Brands

Visit Milwaukee today announced a new marketing partnership with Good Karma Brands, a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports, and local news to build brands.

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.

City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward

Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.

Visit Milwaukee Announces Return of Hotel Month and Museum Days

Stone & Swan Re-Elected to Lead MMSD Commission in 2025

Visit Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Market Partner for Milwaukee Flavor Live: A Fresh Four-Course Culinary Journey

Visit Milwaukee & Sports Milwaukee Continue ‘Tidal Town’ Partnership with Milwaukee Wave

UWM to award more than 1,700 degrees at commencement Dec. 15

Visit Milwaukee and TEAM LAMMI Announce Partnership on 2025 Activations and Campaigns

Baird Center Named Among Best Convention Centers in U.S. by EXHIBITOR Magazine

Visit Milwaukee’s Latest Collaboration with Milwaukee Bucks’ Star Bobby Portis Jr. Showcases Newly Expanded Baird Center

Halloween lights debut in Downtown Milwaukee as part of new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin delighting families now thru Oct. 31

Milwaukee Ranked No. 3 Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler Readers for the Second Year in a Row

Milwaukee Named 2024 World Festival & Event City by the International Festivals & Events Association

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week

Milwaukee County Pursuing Federal Funding to Advance Economic Development Project at Mitchell International Airport

Connect Marketplace Highlights Milwaukee as Convention Site

3 day event at Baird Center showcases city to some 1,000 meeting planners across U.S.

Milwaukee Welcomes Connect Marketplace 2024

In premier showcase event for Baird Center expansion, this conference will bring over 1,000 meeting planners to Milwaukee for week of meetings and networking events

Milwaukee Will Host ‘Super Bowl’ of Meetings… in 2034

Despite decade wait, Visit Milwaukee says hosting ASAE convention is a touchdown.

RNC Host Says Visitors, Locals Need To Spread Across Downtown

"It's quieter than I would like it to be," says host committee COO. MMAC encourages long-term view.

Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support

Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.

New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking

There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.

Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially

It was supposed to go independent by 2026, but now pleads for continued county support.

Visit Milwaukee Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week with Promotions & Activations

$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision

100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.

Public Can Tour Baird Center Expansion

Open house for expanded convention center is May 18; event is free.

See Inside The Massive Baird Center Expansion

Crews are putting finishing touches, hanging art at $456 million project.

Christian Yelich and Family to Host Christian Yelich’s Home Plate Charity Concert at The Pabst Theater Benefiting Military Veterans and the Milwaukee Community

Featuring American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery and Comedian Charlie Berens

Danceworks’ 18th Annual Mad Hot Rhythm Competition at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Thursday, April 25th

First Stage announces date for next year’s Make Believe Ball: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Milwaukee’s premier black-tie event for the entire family will be held at Baird Center

Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog

Christianson defeats Greg Gracz for open seat as city comptroller.

‘Top Chef’ Premiere Dished Up Praise For Milwaukee, The Dairy State

The season's first episode highlighted Milwaukee's Lupi & Iris, Blu and a handful of local personalities.

VISIT Milwaukee Hires Meisha Bridges as Chief Financial Officer

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.

Baird Center Selects Artists, Works To Be Displayed

Who are 21 artists and artistic teams to be featured at expanded convention center?

Commissioner Lafayette L. Crump honored as 2024 Wisconsin Titan 100

The Salvation Army To Provide Christmas Day Dinner in Milwaukee

Event presented by the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation

Stone & Swan to Lead MMSD Governing Body in 2024

UWM to award more than 2,000 degrees at commencement Dec. 17

Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push

City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.

VISIT Milwaukee Announces New Hires, Increasing Ability to Capitalize on Milwaukee’s Momentum and Expanded Baird Center

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.

3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion

Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.

Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City

No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.

Baird Center announces charitable partners for Grand Opening Gala

United Way and UPAF to benefit from proceeds of May 16, 2024 celebration

Downtown Gets New ‘Girl in the Moon’ Mural

Plus: New hotel opens and a recap of the week's real estate news.

Baird Center announces production team for Grand Opening Gala

The gala will be held on May 16, 2024

Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection

City's chief financial officer Aycha Sawa stepping down, city-wide seat now wide open.

Milwaukee named a top-three U.S. large city in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Reader vote amplifies recent national recognition for Milwaukee, coming off a record year for tourism

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.

Wauwatosa Mayor McBride Announces Reelection Run

Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?

Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.

‘Polka Time!’ Escalator Gets Celebratory Sendoff

The 'Polkalator' gave its final ride Friday afternoon.

Baird Name Will Be Added Atop U.S Bank Center

Financial company extends its lease of nearly half of Wisconsin's tallest building.

Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue

Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?