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Milwaukee Loves Peter Feigin

Milwaukee Loves Peter Feigin

Outgoing Bucks leader, replaced by the team, showered with praise by community, given rare 'key to the city.'

Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal

Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal

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

Milwaukee Brewers Will Play in Little League Classic in 2026

Milwaukee Brewers Will Play in Little League Classic in 2026

Little Leaguers from across the globe will watch the Brewers take on the Atlanta Braves

Back in the News: Will West Milwaukee Do Development Near Brewers Stadium?
Back in the News

Will West Milwaukee Do Development Near Brewers Stadium?

If it does, the big losers will be Milwaukee taxpayers.

Murphy’s Law: Why Attanasio Has Never Developed Around Brewers Stadium
Murphy’s Law

Why Attanasio Has Never Developed Around Brewers Stadium

And why new report pushing an $800 million project could be irrelevant.

See Brewers’ Options To Develop Land Around Their Stadium

See Brewers’ Options To Develop Land Around Their Stadium

New study suggests housing, hotel, retail and offices atop parking lots.

Stadium Authority Seeks Study to Redevelop Brewers Parking Lots

Stadium Authority Seeks Study to Redevelop Brewers Parking Lots

Mayor Johnson has criticized 'sea of parking.' Ballpark district seeks consultant.

Potawatomi Says Opening Of Massive Sportsbook Is Turning Point For Casino

Potawatomi Says Opening Of Massive Sportsbook Is Turning Point For Casino

New facility has a 2,000-square-foot tv capable of playing 30 games at once.

Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos

Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos

Donations made just two weeks after $366 million funding for team passed.

Governor Signs Brewers Subsidy Agreement At American Family Field

Governor Signs Brewers Subsidy Agreement At American Family Field

Now Brewers must finalize lease with reconfigured stadium district.

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Brewers Stadium Deal Passes the Legislature

Gov. Tony Evers promises to sign it.

Murphy’s Law: Civic Blackmail Works For Brewers Again
Murphy’s Law

Civic Blackmail Works For Brewers Again

It was always an empty threat by Brewers, yet neither the Legislature nor Gov. Evers made any attempt to protect the taxpayers.

Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?

Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?

Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.

Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy

Senate Indicates Changes Required For Brewers’ Subsidy

Despite Assembly passage, initial Senate hearing yields plenty of concern.

Murphy’s Law: 9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal
Murphy’s Law

9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal

No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.

State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy

State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy

City and county would otherwise be forced to pick up $200 million of $600 million tab, cut services.

Murphy’s Law: How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?
Murphy’s Law

How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?

Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.

Murphy’s Law: Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

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

Murphy’s Law: Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal
Murphy’s Law

Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal

Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.

MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement

MLB Commissioner Expresses Confidence In Brewers Subsidy Agreement

Comments come as fight over funding American Family Field repairs and upgrades heats up.

Three New Beers For Brewers Opening Day

Three New Beers For Brewers Opening Day

J. Leinenkugel's Barrel Yard will open April 3 with three exclusive beers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: What’s Actually In Brewers’ Ballpark Plan?
Eyes on Milwaukee

What’s Actually In Brewers’ Ballpark Plan?

New seats, lots of new roofs and the end of kegs.

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard Sets Opening Date at American Family Field

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard Sets Opening Date at American Family Field

Plus: Brewers announce giveaways, concession deals and promotions ahead of Opening Day.

Murphy’s Law: Brewers Subsidy Largest Ever Per Year?
Murphy’s Law

Brewers Subsidy Largest Ever Per Year?

How did Gov. Evers come up with that inflated, $290 million figure?

The State of Politics: Evers’ Brewers Aid Plan Spooks Republicans
The State of Politics

Evers’ Brewers Aid Plan Spooks Republicans

Legislator in Vos's district lost office for supporting such aid. A tough Issue for GOP.

Gov. Evers Proposes $290 Million For American Family Field Upgrades

Gov. Evers Proposes $290 Million For American Family Field Upgrades

Proposal would keep Milwaukee Brewers in stadium through 2043, 13 more years.

Now Serving: Baking Classes Return to Honeypie
Now Serving

Baking Classes Return to Honeypie

Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard Coming To American Family Field

J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard Coming To American Family Field

New brewery, bar and restaurant expected in time for Opening Day.

Restaurant To Be Named Undergoing Renovations

Restaurant To Be Named Undergoing Renovations

The ballpark restaurant is closed for non-game days and during off-season.

Murphy’s Law: About That Brewers ‘Entertainment District’
Murphy’s Law

About That Brewers ‘Entertainment District’

It’s not exactly a new idea. Do the Brewers even want it? Could it help support the team?

Back in the News: Brewers Want $100 Million Tax Subsidy?
Back in the News

Brewers Want $100 Million Tax Subsidy?

So claims Journal Sentinel. But where exactly did this figure come from?

Murphy’s Law: Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted
Murphy’s Law

Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted

Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.

Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display Coming to American Family Field

Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display Coming to American Family Field

Magic of Lights will run from the end of November to January.

Transportation: Brewers, City Unveil Negro Leagues Streetcar
Transportation

Brewers, City Unveil Negro Leagues Streetcar

Vehicle, sponsored by Associated Bank, honors Milwaukee Bears.

Bucks, Brewers Hike Fan Capacity To 50%

Bucks, Brewers Hike Fan Capacity To 50%

That’s 9,000 fans at Fiserv Forum, 20,000 at American Family Field.

Brewers Organization Optimistic for 2021 After Reopening

Brewers Organization Optimistic for 2021 After Reopening

American Family Field is open to fans at 25% capacity.

Brewers Opening Day Could See 11,000 Fans

Brewers Opening Day Could See 11,000 Fans

25% capacity rule for April 1 opener against Minnesota Twins.

Bucks, Brewers Prepare Pandemic Safety Plans

Bucks, Brewers Prepare Pandemic Safety Plans

Bucks' plan submitted to city health department include 25% capacity at Fiserv Forum.

State’s Sports Teams Hope For Comeback

State’s Sports Teams Hope For Comeback

More than 7,000 may have lost jobs due to partial shutdown of college and pro sports teams.

State Economy Hurt by Sports Shutdowns

State Economy Hurt by Sports Shutdowns

Cutback of Bucks, Brewers, Packers games, cancelled Ryder Cup adds up to huge loss.

Brewers Season May Include Pictures of Fans

Brewers Season May Include Pictures of Fans

A shortened season, health guidelines and maybe cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands.

Murphy’s Law: About that Miller Park Economic Impact
Murphy’s Law

About that Miller Park Economic Impact

New study greatly exaggerates the benefits — as it was expected to do.

Now Serving: The Return of Osteria Del Mondo
Now Serving

The Return of Osteria Del Mondo

Downtown sees classic Italian place reopen and new Scandinavian restaurant.