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
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
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
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
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
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Press Release
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
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
$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
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
