Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Midwest Gaming Classic to bring thousands of visitors to Milwaukee
Nothing says nature is healing like the return of what's considered the largest all-encompassing gaming trade show in the Midwest.
Packers to change Milwaukee radio affiliate next season
The Green Bay Packers and iHeartMedia Milwaukee today announced that FM 97.3 The Game WRNW will become the Milwaukee radio broadcast station for Packers games, beginning in the 2022 season, ending the Packers longstanding relationship with AM 620 WTMJ.
Fondy’s Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market relocating to Deer District
Fondy Food Center will host its annual Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market at the Bucks' downtown event venue, Gather at Deer District.
3rd Street Market Hall lands investment from Christian Yelich, Randall Cobb
The ongoing 3rd Street Market Hall project in downtown Milwaukee has gained two high-profile investors: Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers and Randall Cobb of the Green Bay Packers.
Rock group Widespread Panic returns to Riverside Theater, drawing thousands to Milwaukee
Rock music fans from across the country have descended upon downtown Milwaukee for Widespread Panic's weekend run at the Riverside Theater.
Former Jason Industries CFO named corporate controller and treasurer for Marcus Corp.
Chad Paris, a former chief financial officer for Milwaukee-based manufacturing company Jason Industries Inc., has joined Milwaukee-based hotel and movie theater company The Marcus Corp. as corporate controller and treasurer.
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See photos of Bucks’ ring ceremony, season home opener
The Milwaukee Bucks opened the 2021-22 NBA season Tuesday with more championship celebrations, followed by a nationally-televised 127-104 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
State Fair names interim CEO/executive director
Shari Black will serve as the interim chief executive officer and executive director for Wisconsin State Fair Park, board chairman John Yingling announced today.
Former Wisconsin basketball player named Bucks’ radio analyst
Former University of Wisconsin basketball player Ben Brust will be the radio analyst for Milwaukee Bucks home games on WTMJ Radio and the statewide Bucks Radio Network, the team announced today.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino resumes 24/7 operations
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino resumed round-the-clock operations today.