Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski plans to introduce strip club legislation
Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski is working on legislation that would create designated neighborhoods for adult entertainment in the city.
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411 building undergoing $15 million in renovations
Downtown Milwaukee’s 411 Building is getting a $15 million face lift as its owners try to compete with the...
City anticipating lawsuit after denying Silk’s request for downtown strip club
Silk Exotic’s application to open a strip club downtown was denied by the Milwaukee Common Council Tuesday when the...
Common Council approves city funds for Bucks arena
The Milwaukee Common Council today approved $47 million in tax incremental financing for the downtown arena project for the...
Marcus Corp. drives higher profit on strong summer movie lineup
Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp. today reported fiscal 2016 first quarter net income of $14.5 million, or 53 cents per share, up from $12.3 million or 45 cents per share, in the first quarter of 2015.
Second city panel backs TIF funds for arena project
The Milwaukee Common Council's Finance & Personnel Committee today endorsed plans to provide $47 million in tax incremental financing for the new arena project in downtown Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Milwaukee County Zoo building new elephant exhibit to meet standards
Ruth and Brittany could soon have a new home. Milwaukee County has issued a request for proposal for a new $10-$15 million African Elephant exhibit at the Milwaukee County Zoo, after some questions have been raised about the environment the animals are being kept in.
City panel approves TIF funds for arena project
The Milwaukee Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee today approved plans for the city to provide $47 million in tax incremental financing for the new downtown arena project for the Milwaukee Bucks.
City committee votes to retain Fourth Street in Bucks deal
The Milwaukee Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee threw a wrench in the Milwaukee Bucks’ vision for a Live Plaza along North Fourth Street Tuesday by voting to keep the street as part of the city’s right-of-way.
Eberle, Purcell and Williams-Smith to head UPAF Campaign
The United Performing Arts Fund has appointed three business executives to co-chairs of its 2016 campaign.