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Convention Center CEO Faces Pivotal Vote After Office Is Emptied Out
Wisconsin Center District board schedules 'action item' on employment of CEO Marty Brooks.
Jun 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center CEO Clears Out Office Amid Closed-Door Board Talks
Marty Brooks has packed up, hurting morale, leaving WCD staff 'nowhere to turn,' manager says.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Not Fired, At Least Yet. Board Keeps Discussing Marty Brooks’ Future
Convention center district CEO's employment likely to end, according to sources.
May 26th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Behind Closed Doors, WCD Board Considers Future Of CEO Marty Brooks
Shift to litigation-focused meeting notice signals possible legal fight over Brooks’ contract and role.
May 22nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Option Emerges For Convention Center Hotel
But the individual proposing it suggests the big hotel concept still isn't a good idea.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WCD Board Holds Third Closed Session Discussion About CEO Marty Brooks
Documents indicate what is being discussed is changing.
May 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WCD Committee Backs Convention Hotel, But Punts on Financing, Location
Big questions remain about viability of $500 million hotel project.
Apr 16th, 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
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
Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception
Skepticism about viability, quality of report.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Advocates Get Close Up Look At New Affordable Homes
Community Development Alliance bus tour highlights efforts across the city to increase homeownership.
May 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Policy Forum Leader Rob Henken Stepping Down
Longtime president will become part-time director of Herzfeld Foundation.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
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
Northwestern Mutual Contributes $3 Million To Home Ownership Efforts
Insurance company to fund two nonprofits: a land trust and home acquisition fund.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Oak Leaf Trail Sinkhole Needs Repair
Parks department awarded $530,000 from state to repair key piece of bicycle trail network.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Can Public-Private Deals Help County?
Experts discuss potential of public-private partnerships for county and city.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Arts and Culture Building Boom
Symphony, Ballet, Discovery World and Art Museum expansions transforming the city.
May 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side
Non-profit raised $270,000, will now expand for first time into Police District 4.
Nov 10th, 2016 by Allison Steines
