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Construction Progressing at Deer District Concert Venue
$70 million venue is on-track to open in late 2025.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Construction Starts on Deer District Concert Venue
FPC Live plans to open venue in fall 2025, despite 'unconventional' RNC construction schedule.
May 31st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved
FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.
Nov 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval
Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission adds conditions about future hotel site and requires new safety plan.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Venue Downsized, But New Hotel Could Join It
Plus: Wine distributor sets up shop on Bradley Rd. and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Delay in Downtown Concert Halls
Will FPC Live ever build $50 to $60 million concert complex? Industry observers have their doubts.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again
Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.
Oct 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ahead of Council Votes, FPC Announces Labor Agreements for Concert Venues
All jobs at proposed Live Nation-affiliated venues will be performed by union members.
Oct 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?
Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?
Sep 28th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections
Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues
It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?
Jun 1st, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks, FPC Plan Downtown Concert Venue
Two buildings with 800 and 4,000 person capacities on former Bradley Center site.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Is Summerfest Helping Live Nation?
National ‘monopoly’ company’s proposed music halls in Third Ward target local companies.
Jan 4th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Alderman Donovan asks for change in MPD vehicle pursuit policy
Current ‘no chase’ policy is emboldening criminals, Alderman Donovan says
Apr 7th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Article: MPD chief of staff now moonlighting in Pittsburgh
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 21, 2014
Nov 21st, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Gun Bills Fail, Shots Fly
Chief Flynn implores legislature to pass bill targeting illegal gun possession. Will Republicans respond?
Jun 4th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Republicans Back Anti-Gun Bill
Mandatory three-year term for illegal gun possession has support of Flynn and Barrett. But will it pass?
Aug 28th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Deaths in Custody Decline Under Flynn
Journal Sentinel story criticizing department doesn’t report data showing decline.
Nov 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Should Chief Flynn Resign?
The city is divided over the chief. But is it all his fault?
Oct 5th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
