Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Complaint filed with the IRS says Summerfest operator should forfeit tax-exempt status
A complaint recently filed with the IRS against Summerfest's operator claims the nonprofit Milwaukee World Festival Inc. operates as a commercial entity that leverages its tax-exempt status to “engage in anti-competitive behavior.”
‘I Love the 90s Tour’ coming to American Family Field in May
1990s hip hop stars Vanilla Ice, Treach of Naughty by Nature, and Rob Base will perform at American Family Field this spring as part of the "I Love the 90s" tour, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Wednesday.
Kenosha Kingfish sold to new ownership group
The Kenosha Kingfish, a Northwoods League baseball team, has been sold by its original ownership group to a new group owned by former St. Paul Saints general manager Bill Fanning and real estate developer and investor Mike Zoellner.
Fiserv Forum workers union adopts changes to 2020 collective bargaining agreement
In response to workforce challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, union workers at Fiserv Forum are taking steps to improve their labor contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
See photos of NCAA March Madness games in Milwaukee
March Madness left its mark on Milwaukee over the weekend.
Fans traveled into town from across the country to cheer...
Pabst Theater Group to take over operations at Miller High Life Theatre
The Pabst Theater Group announced Friday that it will take over booking and operations at the Miller High Life Theatre in downtown Milwaukee, under a five-year agreement with the Wisconsin Center District.
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NCAA March Madness expected to have $6.5 million economic impact on Milwaukee
More than 18,000 college basketball fans will descend upon Milwaukee later this week for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Punch Bowl Social to reopen in Milwaukee in time for NCAA Tournament
Punch Bowl Social will finally reopen on Wednesday, March 16, in downtown Milwaukee's Deer District, just in time for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games to be played at Fiserv Forum on Friday, March 18, and Sunday, March 20.
Wisconsin one of 8 teams coming to Milwaukee for NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team, co-champions of the Big Ten Conference, are one of 8 teams that will be playing in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday, March 18.
Red Bull to bring annual ‘flying day’ event to Veterans Park this summer
A spectacle that involves human-powered aircrafts and a 27-foot drop will be on full display this summer in downtown Milwaukee.
