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How Could Milwaukee Finance A Convention Headquarters Hotel?
And has the Wisconsin Center District had a plan all along?
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands
Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Hotel Giants Blast Study Backing New Convention Hotel
Marcus and Jackson Street say a subsidized 650-room project would dilute an already weak market.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center Partner Says Hotel Study Findings Were Fixed
CEO accuses Wisconsin Center District of steering $145,000 study toward one outcome.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After Leak of Pinch Details, Employee in DA’s Office Resigns
Resignation in latest wrinkle in high-profile case.
Feb 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Sidesteps Another Controversial Historic Designation
Property owner objected to designating East Side properties.
Feb 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
CEO Investigated For Alleged Inappropriate Touch of Milwaukee Official
Marty Brooks is alleged to have inappropriately touched another prominent Milwaukee official.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception
Skepticism about viability, quality of report.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Suggests Demolishing Historic Building For Convention Center Hotel
Wisconsin Center District could reshape its campus, attract more events with large hotel.
Jan 29th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal
Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Modernism Gains National Awards
But many of city's buildings from that era lack historic protection.
Dec 15th, 2025 by Michael Horne
Mayor Declines to Sign Historic Preservation for Arena, Auditorium
Facing unanimous council vote, Johnson punts on the issue.
Dec 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic
Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.
Nov 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move
Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Future of Panther Arena, High Life Theatre Uncertain
Wisconsin Center District could pursue redevelopment of properties.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Hotel Won’t Close After All, New Hotel Planned
Portion of Hilton Milwaukee will be rebranded.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jun 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Kill Revised Baird Center Revenue-Sharing Agreement
Ald. Bauman says city should hold out for more than $500,000 per year.
May 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Milwaukee Buildings Win Green Certifications
LEED certification recognizes two large downtown developments.
Mar 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Talks Education, Public Safety in 2025 State of the City
Upbeat speech also discusses Growing MKE plan, elections and safe streets.
Mar 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer
Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward
Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.
Dec 19th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Connect Marketplace Highlights Milwaukee as Convention Site
3 day event at Baird Center showcases city to some 1,000 meeting planners across U.S.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Will Host ‘Super Bowl’ of Meetings… in 2034
Despite decade wait, Visit Milwaukee says hosting ASAE convention is a touchdown.
Aug 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support
Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jun 28th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Performing Arts Center Struggling Financially
It was supposed to go independent by 2026, but now pleads for continued county support.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision
100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Can Tour Baird Center Expansion
Open house for expanded convention center is May 18; event is free.
May 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside The Massive Baird Center Expansion
Crews are putting finishing touches, hanging art at $456 million project.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog
Christianson defeats Greg Gracz for open seat as city comptroller.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘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.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee
Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Baird Center Selects Artists, Works To Be Displayed
Who are 21 artists and artistic teams to be featured at expanded convention center?
Jan 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City
No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Gets New ‘Girl in the Moon’ Mural
Plus: New hotel opens and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection
City's chief financial officer Aycha Sawa stepping down, city-wide seat now wide open.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?
Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
‘Polka Time!’ Escalator Gets Celebratory Sendoff
The 'Polkalator' gave its final ride Friday afternoon.
Aug 18th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Baird Name Will Be Added Atop U.S Bank Center
Financial company extends its lease of nearly half of Wisconsin's tallest building.
Jul 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal
Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.
May 29th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Baird Center Reaches Highest Point
Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.
May 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Makes Deal to Save Literary Artwork
CEO Marty Brooks agrees to compromise to save installation.
May 1st, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Center Dispute Goes National
The Bulwark condemns decision to remove artwork while WTMJ defends it.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Brooks Exceed His Authority At Wisconsin Center?
CEO’s decision to remove art works raises questions about governance of public entity.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Center Pauses Art Removal
CEO says he thought matter was resolved with grant, only for conflict to emerge.
Apr 14th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Accused of Censorship
Eliminating literary art installation in preparation for Republican National Convention?
Apr 11th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Center Won’t Reconsider Removing Literary Artwork
CEO Marty Brooks emails board members to explain why.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Center Will Destroy Literary Artworks
Nationally unique installation done in 1998. Public board didn't vote on its destruction.
Apr 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
41% of Milwaukee Workers Have ‘Bad’ Jobs
Study: 100,000 workers in city earn less than $15 per hour, often with no health coverage.
Mar 22nd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Expanded Convention Center Will Be Named For Financial Firm Baird
Robert W. Baird and Co. is the Wisconsin Center naming rights partner.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward
Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.
Jan 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life
Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.
Jan 23rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District
Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Venues Announce Milwaukee Theater District
New coalition of groups and venues aims to spotlight city as arts and culture destination.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Downtown’s $456 Million Construction Project
Steel structure for expanded convention exhibition hall being assembled.
Nov 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Immersive Beyond Monet Experience Opens Thursday
Learn the story behind the exhibit and how to best experience it.
Oct 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Steel Rises on Wisconsin Center Expansion
$456 million development is largest project underway in Milwaukee
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Seeks Artists For Expansion
$1.5 million will be spent on art to enliven convention center expansion.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center Expansion Costs Grow By $36 Million
It's now a $456 million project, with $20 million in additional borrowing.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
VISIT Milwaukee Has New Plan To Drive Tourism
Strategy includes Milwaukee-focused TV show, traveling visitor center and more.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
$420 Million Convention Center Expansion Moving Forward
Biggest construction project in Milwaukee is just under two years from completion.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget
WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Subsidy An Issue in US Senate Race
Nelson opposes subsidy, blasts Lasry, Barnes for supporting it.
May 9th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Inside Milwaukee’s Biggest Construction Project
Mayor, Wisconsin Center CEO tour convention center expansion. Johnson says Milwaukee will land RNC.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue
PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Art Immersive Experience Coming To Milwaukee
Following success of Beyond Van Gogh, Wisconsin Center will offer Beyond Monet.
Mar 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires
Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.
Mar 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Fiserv Forum Wins Environmental Award
Milwaukee Bucks arena is now certified LEED Gold.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Skywalk Between Hyatt Regency and Wisconsin Center Demolished
A new skywalk will be constructed in its place.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
116 Non-Vaccinated Workers Face Suspension
And possible termination. 95.3% of general city employees complied with vaccine mandate.
Nov 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
“Beyond Van Gogh” Is Highest Grossing Event in Wisconsin Center History
And now its run is extended through January 9.
Oct 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis
Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Championship Had $58 Million Economic Impact
Visit Milwaukee estimates direct and indirect spending during team's playoff run.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
TEMPO To Host Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix
World champion sprinter will speak at Nov. 12 event.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Construction Ramping Up on Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mural Transforms You Into a Peacock
Downtown artwork aims to win social media attention -- and put a smile on your face.
Jul 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will New Art Jumpstart Downtown?
Milwaukee Downtown hoping art draws people back to the heart of city.
May 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside Convention Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit Debuts July 9th
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 9th.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
