Assembly passes bill ending Miller Park tax

MADISON — The state Assembly has passed a bill that would end the five-county sales tax that funded construction and operation of Miller Park.The 0.1% sales tax in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha, and Racine counties has been in effect since 1996.The Assembly bill specifies that the tax must end no later than Aug. 31, 2020.

Billy Joel lights up Milwaukee with show at Miller Park

MILWAUKEE -- He may have a "New York State of Mind," but Friday night, April 26, it's all about Wisconsin.Fans tailgated ahead Bill Joel's performance at Miller Park.It's his first time ever performing at the home of the Brewers, and it's the only time he'll be performing in the Midwest this year.PHOTO GALLERYBilly Joel sang some of his hits including, "Big Shot" and "Pressure."

Brewers announce no more plastic straws at Miller Park 'to reduce plastic waste'

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Brewers on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, announced plastic straws will no longer be offered at Miller Park.The Brewers shared the following message on Twitter Monday: "Plastic straws are one of many items that contribute to the 8 million metric tons of plastic waste impacting our oceans each year.