Barrett, Abele meet with Republican leaders on arena funding proposal as Dems request meeting
MADISON -- State and local officials met Thursday morning, July 2nd at the Governor's Office in Madison to talk about the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but with even more company.
MADISON -- State and local officials met Thursday morning, July 2nd at the Governor's Office in Madison to talk about the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but with even more company.
Bucks jump into free agency with a big agreement and a trade
Milwaukee-- They said they have a plan and so far the Milwaukee Bucks have been sticking to it.More of that plan became clear on Thursday July 2, 2015 when they agreed to terms with free agent C/F Greg Monroe.
Milwaukee-- They said they have a plan and so far the Milwaukee Bucks have been sticking to it.More of that plan became clear on Thursday July 2, 2015 when they agreed to terms with free agent C/F Greg Monroe.
What a difference a year makes: Badgers, Bucks, NBA Draft success changes basketball landscape in WI
MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- What a difference a year makes.
MILWAUKEE/MADISON -- What a difference a year makes.
Senate leader promises vote on Bucks arena funding plan next week
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate's Republican leader says he plans to vote on a bill to fund a new Milwaukee Bucks arena next week.The deal lays out a $500 million financing plan for the arena that includes $250 million from taxpayers.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate's Republican leader says he plans to vote on a bill to fund a new Milwaukee Bucks arena next week.The deal lays out a $500 million financing plan for the arena that includes $250 million from taxpayers.
Deal reached on new state budget; Bucks arena funding, prevailing wage to be in separate bills
MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders have reached a deal on a new state budget that removes the Milwaukee Bucks arena funding proposal and prevailing wage reforms -- to be taken up later as separate bills.Joint Finance Committee co-chair Rep.
MADISON -- Republican legislative leaders have reached a deal on a new state budget that removes the Milwaukee Bucks arena funding proposal and prevailing wage reforms -- to be taken up later as separate bills.Joint Finance Committee co-chair Rep.
Republican senators discussing Bucks arena, prevailing wage
MADISON — Republican state senators are meeting behind closed doors to talk about the three main issues that have held up passage of a Wisconsin state budget for the past month.State Sen.
MADISON — Republican state senators are meeting behind closed doors to talk about the three main issues that have held up passage of a Wisconsin state budget for the past month.State Sen.
Arena financing deal: Speaker Vos says he has the votes in the Assembly, but what about the Senate?
MADISON -- Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he has enough votes to pass a financing plan for a $500 million Milwaukee Bucks arena that relies on $250 million from state and local taxpayers.
MADISON -- Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he has enough votes to pass a financing plan for a $500 million Milwaukee Bucks arena that relies on $250 million from state and local taxpayers.
"I was so happy:" Bucks Draft pick Rashad Vaughn excited to get familiar with team, settle down in Brew City
MILWAUKEE -- It was a dream come true last Thursday night, June 25th. 18-year-old Rashad Vaughn from Minnesota heard his name called in the NBA Draft.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a dream come true last Thursday night, June 25th. 18-year-old Rashad Vaughn from Minnesota heard his name called in the NBA Draft.
Community members, local leaders torn over support for new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE - Backing the Bucks?
MILWAUKEE - Backing the Bucks?
NBA Draft: Bucks select 18-year-old Rashad Vaughn, guard from UNLV with #17 pick
BROOKLYN, New York -- The Milwaukee Bucks tonight selected guard Rashad Vaughn with the 17th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
BROOKLYN, New York -- The Milwaukee Bucks tonight selected guard Rashad Vaughn with the 17th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
NBA Draft: Bucks acquire backup guard Greivis Vasquez, trading UCLA guard Norman Powell
BROOKLYN, New York — The Milwaukee Bucks made a draft-night deal for a veteran point guard, trading UCLA shooting guard Norman Powell and a first-round pick in 2017 to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for backup guard Greivis Vasquez.The Bucks finalized the deal shortly after they made Powell the 46th overall pick in the second round Thursday night.General manager John Hammond says the Bucks have always liked Vasquez, who is 28 and has playoff experience.Vazquez will back up Michael Carter-Williams, and Hammond said there might be situations where both players will be on the floor.Hammond said he wasn't hesitant to part with the 2017 first-round, which was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a previous trade.
BROOKLYN, New York — The Milwaukee Bucks made a draft-night deal for a veteran point guard, trading UCLA shooting guard Norman Powell and a first-round pick in 2017 to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for backup guard Greivis Vasquez.The Bucks finalized the deal shortly after they made Powell the 46th overall pick in the second round Thursday night.General manager John Hammond says the Bucks have always liked Vasquez, who is 28 and has playoff experience.Vazquez will back up Michael Carter-Williams, and Hammond said there might be situations where both players will be on the floor.Hammond said he wasn't hesitant to part with the 2017 first-round, which was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a previous trade.
"I'll do everything I can:" Milwaukee Co. Executive committed to getting arena deal done
MILWAUKEE -- After months of back and forth as it relates to a financing deal to make a new Milwaukee Bucks arena a reality, the question remains: Is there enough support around the state to make this happen?
MILWAUKEE -- After months of back and forth as it relates to a financing deal to make a new Milwaukee Bucks arena a reality, the question remains: Is there enough support around the state to make this happen?
Milwaukee Democrats meet with Republican leaders at the Capitol to discuss Bucks arena funding plan
MADISON/MILWAUKEE -- Some new faces are at the table as negotiations continue regarding a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
MADISON/MILWAUKEE -- Some new faces are at the table as negotiations continue regarding a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee.
Bucks unveil new court at BMO Harris Bradley Center, latest milestone in team's rebranding
MILWAUKEE -- The busy Milwaukee Bucks offseason continued Wednesday, June 24th with the unveiling of the team’s new court at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The new floor design is the latest milestone in the rebranding of the Bucks, which began on April 13th when the team unveiled a new set of logos and continued earlier this month when the team hosted over 10,000 fans at the first-ever Bucks Summer Block Party where the new uniforms were on display.The new Bucks court is consistent with the team’s new brand identity – honoring the franchise’s rich history while looking ahead to an exciting new era of Bucks basketball.
MILWAUKEE -- The busy Milwaukee Bucks offseason continued Wednesday, June 24th with the unveiling of the team’s new court at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The new floor design is the latest milestone in the rebranding of the Bucks, which began on April 13th when the team unveiled a new set of logos and continued earlier this month when the team hosted over 10,000 fans at the first-ever Bucks Summer Block Party where the new uniforms were on display.The new Bucks court is consistent with the team’s new brand identity – honoring the franchise’s rich history while looking ahead to an exciting new era of Bucks basketball.
Youth have the opportunity to learn about basketball in fun, competitive environment
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin have teamed up to offer youth the opportunity to learn about the game of basketball in a fun and competitive environment.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin have teamed up to offer youth the opportunity to learn about the game of basketball in a fun and competitive environment.
Senator Alberta Darling suspects Bucks arena funding plan will be pulled from state budget
MADISON -- The co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee says a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium may be pulled from the state budget and taken up as a separate bill.Republican Sen.
MADISON -- The co-chair of the Legislature's budget committee says a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium may be pulled from the state budget and taken up as a separate bill.Republican Sen.
"Looking forward to this project:" Realtors, construction officials want shovels in the ground soon for arena
MILWAUKEE -- While state lawmakers continue to discuss the building of a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and work to pass its funding plan, real estate and construction leaders are pushing to get shovels in the ground sooner, rather than later.As lawmakers debate the merits and downfalls of the arena funding plan unveiled by Governor Scott Walker and others in Madison earlier this month, some are saying this isn't just about professional basketball.
MILWAUKEE -- While state lawmakers continue to discuss the building of a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, and work to pass its funding plan, real estate and construction leaders are pushing to get shovels in the ground sooner, rather than later.As lawmakers debate the merits and downfalls of the arena funding plan unveiled by Governor Scott Walker and others in Madison earlier this month, some are saying this isn't just about professional basketball.
Postponed: Committee moves to lay over recommendation on sale of vacant land in Park East corridor
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board's Economic and Community Development Committee on Monday, June 15th moved to postpone making a recommendation on the sale of vacant land in Milwaukee's Park East corridor to the Milwaukee Bucks owners to be used for the new Bucks arena project.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports committee members want to collect more information on the overall impact of the plan to help pay for a new arena.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board's Economic and Community Development Committee on Monday, June 15th moved to postpone making a recommendation on the sale of vacant land in Milwaukee's Park East corridor to the Milwaukee Bucks owners to be used for the new Bucks arena project.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports committee members want to collect more information on the overall impact of the plan to help pay for a new arena.
'Common Ground' pushes back on Bucks arena plan: "They do not need our money"
MILWAUKEE -- They say the deal isn't good enough, but there's still time to change it.
MILWAUKEE -- They say the deal isn't good enough, but there's still time to change it.
"I feel dissed:" Wisconsin Center District Board members not happy they weren't part of Bucks arena funding talks
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players unveiled a plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week in Madison. $250 million in public money (paid by the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County) has been proposed to pay for the $500 million arena.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players unveiled a plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week in Madison. $250 million in public money (paid by the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County) has been proposed to pay for the $500 million arena.