Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Local businesses and organizations add holiday pay, days off for Juneteenth
Businesses and organizations locally and around the country are providing holiday pay or paid time off to commemorate Juneteenth.
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Milwaukee Milkmen stadium has new name after last deal went sour
After a previous naming rights deal turned sour, ROC Ventures has partnered with the Franklin Tourism Commission to rename...
WhirlyBall reopens to pent-up demand
As WhirlyBall in Brookfield reopens in an era of social distancing and contactless interactions, the "eatertainment" concept has had to find ways to adapt a business model which is based largely on bringing people together.
Milwaukee Art Museum announces reopening plan
The Milwaukee Art Museum announced it will begin a phased reopening this summer.
Marcus to open another drive-in theater in area
Marcus Theatres plans to open a second Milwaukee-area drive-in theater, this time outside of its South Shore Cinema in Oak Creek.
Packers give $500,000 in COVID-19 relief to Milwaukee-area nonprofits
The Green Bay Packers announced they are distributing $500,00 in grants to seven Milwaukee County nonprofits affected by COVID-19.
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Bucks players, execs join thousands of protesters in downtown Milwaukee
Day 10 of Milwaukee's protests, sparked by the death of George Floyd, began with a march organized by the...
Potawatomi reopening casino with mask and reservation requirements
Members of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Fire Keeper’s Club will be able to return to the casino starting Wednesday,...
Packers, Mark Murphy commit to funding social justice causes in Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers president and chief executive officer Mark Murphy said he and his wife, Laurie, will make a...
Summerfest canceled for first time in 53 years
Summerfest 2020 will be canceled for the first time in the music festival’s 53-year history.
