"A new entrance to the city:" Bucks president talks a bright future for the team with new arena
MILWAUKEE -- As the Milwaukee Bucks prepared for the NBA Draft, the team's president sat down with community members at a luncheon Thursday, June 23rd to talk about the new arena and how it plays into the team's plans for a successful future.
MILWAUKEE -- As the Milwaukee Bucks prepared for the NBA Draft, the team's president sat down with community members at a luncheon Thursday, June 23rd to talk about the new arena and how it plays into the team's plans for a successful future.
Milwaukee Bucks extend contract for Head Coach Jason Kidd through 2019-20 season
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contract of Head Coach Jason Kidd, the team announced Tuesday, June 21st.According to a statement from the Bucks, the agreement will keep Kidd in his position with the Bucks organization through the 2019-20 season.“Our goal remains to be a consistent contender for NBA Championships and we believe that Jason Kidd is the right man for the job,” said Bucks co-owner Wes Edens said in the statement. “In terms of preparing, developing and relating to today’s players, we think there is no better fit to lead our young and talented roster.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have extended the contract of Head Coach Jason Kidd, the team announced Tuesday, June 21st.According to a statement from the Bucks, the agreement will keep Kidd in his position with the Bucks organization through the 2019-20 season.“Our goal remains to be a consistent contender for NBA Championships and we believe that Jason Kidd is the right man for the job,” said Bucks co-owner Wes Edens said in the statement. “In terms of preparing, developing and relating to today’s players, we think there is no better fit to lead our young and talented roster.
Bucks officials put final touches on "preview center" for season ticket, arena suite buyers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are putting the final touches on a “preview center” designed to give prospective season ticket and luxury suite buyers a virtual-reality feel for the new arena.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are putting the final touches on a “preview center” designed to give prospective season ticket and luxury suite buyers a virtual-reality feel for the new arena.
"Our legacy:" Milwaukee Bucks break ground on $500 million arena
MILWAUKEE -- It is a historic day for Milwaukee as the Bucks break ground on a new arena.
MILWAUKEE -- It is a historic day for Milwaukee as the Bucks break ground on a new arena.
Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Bucks Block Party set for June 18th
MILWAUKEE -- Construction on a new multi-purpose arena will officially begin at the Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Bucks Block Party on Saturday, June 18th.The event, which will run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., will give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be present as the first shovels go in the ground for the transformational new arena in downtown Milwaukee.According to a press release, the official groundbreaking will take place on the corner of Fourth Street and Juneau Avenue, with the block party extending north on Fourth Street to McKinley Avenue and on Juneau Avenue between Fifth Street and Old World Third Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Construction on a new multi-purpose arena will officially begin at the Bucks Groundbreaking and Second Annual Bucks Block Party on Saturday, June 18th.The event, which will run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., will give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be present as the first shovels go in the ground for the transformational new arena in downtown Milwaukee.According to a press release, the official groundbreaking will take place on the corner of Fourth Street and Juneau Avenue, with the block party extending north on Fourth Street to McKinley Avenue and on Juneau Avenue between Fifth Street and Old World Third Street.
The Bucks will break ground on a brand new arena this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- It's a day that's been years in the making -- this weekend the Bucks will break ground on a brand new arena.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a day that's been years in the making -- this weekend the Bucks will break ground on a brand new arena.
Bucks and Milwaukee Tool announce partnership for arena construction site
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Tool announced an innovative new partnership on Tuesday, June 14th that brings together the two historic Wisconsin brands to help with the construction of the new Bucks arena.The partnership will rebrand the arena job site as the "Milwaukee Tool Construction Site," also giving Milwaukee Tool a visible presence throughout the process of construction.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Tool announced an innovative new partnership on Tuesday, June 14th that brings together the two historic Wisconsin brands to help with the construction of the new Bucks arena.The partnership will rebrand the arena job site as the "Milwaukee Tool Construction Site," also giving Milwaukee Tool a visible presence throughout the process of construction.
Milwaukee Bucks owners borrow $174 million to finance their share of arena costs
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks owners arranged a bank loan of at least $174 million to pay for the owners’ share of the $524 million arena project, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks owners arranged a bank loan of at least $174 million to pay for the owners’ share of the $524 million arena project, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"We are thrilled:" Milwaukee Bucks launch new charitable foundation
MILWAUKEE -- June is a very big month for the Milwaukee Bucks.
MILWAUKEE -- June is a very big month for the Milwaukee Bucks.
"We have to give back:" Milwaukee Bucks launch charitable foundation aimed at helping youth, families
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to make their community better.On Monday, June 6th, the Bucks launched a new charitable foundation geared at improving the quality of life for kids and families in Wisconsin.The focus will be on youth education, youth health and wellness and community betterment.Team employees will be given 16 paid hours per year to volunteer their time in the community.Below is a statement from the Bucks on this new charitable foundation:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to make their community better.On Monday, June 6th, the Bucks launched a new charitable foundation geared at improving the quality of life for kids and families in Wisconsin.The focus will be on youth education, youth health and wellness and community betterment.Team employees will be given 16 paid hours per year to volunteer their time in the community.Below is a statement from the Bucks on this new charitable foundation:
Special MFD training atop buildings that will be demolished for new Milwaukee Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Thursday, June 2nd took part in a special training exercise at the site of the future Milwaukee Bucks arena.First responders trained on two buildings on the property that will eventually be demolished in the near future.We're told the buildings have flat roofs, which firefighters rarely get the chance to train on.PHOTO GALLERYGroundbreaking for the arena will be held on Saturday, June 18th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Thursday, June 2nd took part in a special training exercise at the site of the future Milwaukee Bucks arena.First responders trained on two buildings on the property that will eventually be demolished in the near future.We're told the buildings have flat roofs, which firefighters rarely get the chance to train on.PHOTO GALLERYGroundbreaking for the arena will be held on Saturday, June 18th.
Milwaukee Bucks basketball camps are back for another summer
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are inviting the next generation of basketball stars to hone in their skills this summer during the annual Milwaukee Bucks Basketball Camps.This year’s camps will include 11 week-long sessions and one weekend session at gyms throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks are inviting the next generation of basketball stars to hone in their skills this summer during the annual Milwaukee Bucks Basketball Camps.This year’s camps will include 11 week-long sessions and one weekend session at gyms throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
DNR board approves reducing buck-only counties
MADISON — The state Department of Natural Resources board has unanimously approved shrinking the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks this fall.The board signed off Wednesday on a fall season framework that makes 10 northern Wisconsin counties buck-only.
MADISON — The state Department of Natural Resources board has unanimously approved shrinking the number of counties where hunters can shoot only bucks this fall.The board signed off Wednesday on a fall season framework that makes 10 northern Wisconsin counties buck-only.
Another hurdle cleared: City leaders unanimously okay designs for new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved the detailed designs for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena on Tuesday morning, May 24th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved the detailed designs for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena on Tuesday morning, May 24th.
Bucks IRS W-2s released to scammer, President Peter Feigin impersonated
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association, the IRS and the FBI have been called upon to investigate a security breach in which Milwaukee Bucks players' IRS W-2 documents were released to a scammer, and Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin was impersonated
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association, the IRS and the FBI have been called upon to investigate a security breach in which Milwaukee Bucks players' IRS W-2 documents were released to a scammer, and Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin was impersonated
Bucks, Alliance for Good Jobs announce agreement stipulating minimum wage for arena workers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and the "Alliance for Good Jobs" on Thursday, May 19th announced a new agreement regarding "end use jobs" related to the new Milwaukee Bucks arena and surrounding development in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and the "Alliance for Good Jobs" on Thursday, May 19th announced a new agreement regarding "end use jobs" related to the new Milwaukee Bucks arena and surrounding development in downtown Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Bucks offering new ticket pass for $414
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks introduced a new ticket package Wednesday, May 18th, the "414 Super Pass."According to the press release, the new ticket package invites fans to “Own the Future” for just $414, or $46 per month.Each pass guarantees a ticket to every preseason and regular season game held at the BMO Harris Bradley Center next season, all for less than $10 per game.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks introduced a new ticket package Wednesday, May 18th, the "414 Super Pass."According to the press release, the new ticket package invites fans to “Own the Future” for just $414, or $46 per month.Each pass guarantees a ticket to every preseason and regular season game held at the BMO Harris Bradley Center next season, all for less than $10 per game.
Former UW-Milwaukee player to workout for the Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks will start workouts today for potential draft picks.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks will start workouts today for potential draft picks.
Zoning committee okays detailed design plan for new Milwaukee Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE -- A more detailed design plan for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena on Tuesday, May 17th was approved by the Milwaukee Common Council's Zoning Committee.
MILWAUKEE -- A more detailed design plan for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena on Tuesday, May 17th was approved by the Milwaukee Common Council's Zoning Committee.
Bucks owners on naming rights agreement for new arena: “We’d like to do it in the next six months"
MILWAUKEE -- The owners of the Milwaukee Bucks hope to finalize a naming rights deal for the new arena in downtown Milwaukee by late this year, the Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting.Bucks owners Marc Lasry and Jamie Dinan said they anticipate BMO Harris Bank and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will join the sponsor group for the new arena.This new information was learned Tuesday, May 10th during and after the Milwaukee Business Journal's "Business of Sports" event at the Pfister Hotel.The Bucks owners said they would rather have a local sponsor for the naming rights deal, according to the Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The owners of the Milwaukee Bucks hope to finalize a naming rights deal for the new arena in downtown Milwaukee by late this year, the Milwaukee Business Journal is reporting.Bucks owners Marc Lasry and Jamie Dinan said they anticipate BMO Harris Bank and Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will join the sponsor group for the new arena.This new information was learned Tuesday, May 10th during and after the Milwaukee Business Journal's "Business of Sports" event at the Pfister Hotel.The Bucks owners said they would rather have a local sponsor for the naming rights deal, according to the Business Journal.