Milwaukee County exec pushes Bucks deal as least-bad choice
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says he would support a federal ban on the public financing of private sports teams.
View ArticleWisconsin Center officials left out of Bucks discussion
The Wisconsin Center plays a crucial role in the $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena, but its officials were not consulted on the financial aspects and were left out of...
View ArticleEven with new arena, Bradley Center to get $10M in repairs (UPDATE)
The same day that Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation paving the way for $250 million in public financing for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena, other state officials approved up to $10 million worth of...
View ArticleMilwaukee slam dunks arena deal, calls timeout on public plaza
Milwaukee's Common Council has approved contributing $47 million to help finance a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in the city's downtown. The money, approved at a Common Council hearing Tuesday morning,...
View ArticleBucks president optimistic arena can open for 2017 season
The president of the Milwaukee Bucks said Tuesday that plans for a new arena are going from specifying the project’s measurements in feet and yards to plotting it out in inches.
View ArticleIndustry reps not concerned about Bucks delay
With the recent announcement that the new Milwaukee Bucks arena's opening will be delayed a year, the selection of a general contractor is likewise being pushed back.
View ArticleBucks hammer down construction schedule
The Milwaukee Bucks have a good idea of what the construction timeline will be for the new arena and related developments that are to be built for the team in the city's downtown.
View ArticleDocuments say Bucks must submit arena plans by March 1
New city documents are providing more details about the Milwaukee Bucks arena project.
View ArticleAmid skepticism, committee passes Bucks arena zoning changes
City officials overcame initial opposition Tuesday to approve zoning changes and general design plans to make way for the proposed new Milwaukee Bucks arena and related developments.
View ArticleCullen wins contract for Bucks training structure
Work will soon start on one part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ new arena now that the team has chosen a general contractor to oversee construction of a related practice building.
View ArticleHunzinger chosen for Bradley Center modifications
Hunzinger Construction Co. of Brookfield will be performing modifications to the BMO Harris Bradley Center, largely to free up space for the Milwaukee Bucks' new arena, center officials announced...
View ArticleBucks to detail construction timelines of arena development
The Milwaukee Bucks will go over details of their planned downtown arena — including bidding schedules, construction timelines and inclusion goals — during a presentation Monday.
View ArticleMilwaukee lawmakers to take up Bucks arena zoning
The Bucks have so far named construction managers to three key projects for its proposed new arena, revealed final detailed plans for each and reached out to potential subcontractors. The only thing...
View ArticleBucks arena development follows trend of sports-centered destinations
There were two center courts that drew considerable attention on North Fourth Street earlier this month, each with their own form of March Madness buzz.
View ArticleContractors sought for Bradley Center demo work
Even though the demolition of the BMO Harris Bradley Center may be more than a year away, the contractor heading up that project is already out looking for some help.
View ArticleBid date pushed back for Bradley Center demolition (UPDATE)
The developers of the new Bucks arena have moved back the due date for bids to knock down the team’s current home.
View ArticleSome Milwaukee residents want arena site to become dog park
Some downtown Milwaukee residents want the soon-to-be-demolished BMO Harris Bradley Center to become a dog park.
View ArticleBradley Center deconstructed 1 luxury box at a time
Dozens of Habitat for Humanity volunteers and workers have started the gargantuan task of demolishing the Milwaukee Bucks' former arena.
View ArticleMilwaukee Bucks work to redevelop Milwaukee arena
The BMO Harris Bradley Center is being reduced to rubble as the Milwaukee Bucks plan to redevelop the site.
View ArticleExplosives will collapse Bradley Center roof Sunday
Demolition experts plan to blow the roof off the former home of the Milwaukee Bucks this weekend.
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