County Executive Chris Abele: Bucks arena project would be good for Park East, Milwaukee County

MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker and other key players announced a funding proposal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee last week, and that plan would have the state, the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County paying $250 million towards the $500 million arena.

Milwaukee County leaders hear for first time, details about proposed Bucks arena funding plan

MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee County Board got a chance to weigh in on the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and the plan to pay for it during a specially-called session on Tuesday, June 9th.

"Marquette's position is clear:" MU joins "Play It Forward" in support of proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena

MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.

Group rallies at Capitol in support of Bucks arena, funding plan: "One of the top legislative priorities"

MADISON -- A plan to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee was unveiled last Thursday, June 4th in Madison, and now, lawmakers and other key players are focused on getting the funding plan approved.

In support of new Bucks arena & funding plan, business, community groups to rally at Capitol

MADISON/MILWAUKEE -- A coalition of business and community groups from the “Play it Forward” coalition will hold a news conference to rally support around the recently-unveiled Milwaukee Bucks arena funding plan on Monday, June 8th.The news conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Capitol in Madison.

"Why are we putting any public money into this?" City leaders, public question details on Bucks arena funding plan

MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Michael Murphy scheduled a special Steering and Rules Committee meeting for Friday afternoon, June 5th to allow council members and the public in Milwaukee to hear details on the proposed arena funding plan now in play.

"Cheaper to keep them:" Gov. Walker, state, local leaders announce funding plan for Bucks arena

MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.

"We want a good deal or no deal at all:" Group concerned over quality of jobs associated with new Bucks arena

MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker joined state and local leaders, including Speaker Robin Vos, Majority Leader Fitzgerald, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in announcing a plan to protect state taxpayers from a loss of approximately $419 million, if the NBA relocates the Milwaukee Bucks.

Some Republicans push for Bucks arena funding plan to be stand-alone measure

MADISON -- There's not yet a funding plan in place for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena in downtown Milwaukee, but there is a new question: Should the plan be included in the state budget -- or should it be a stand-alone measure?Bucks officials have unveiled plans for a $500 million arena and $500 million sports and entertainment complex that would transform downtown Milwaukee.

Walker calls Bucks arena talks fluid, as new study touts economic impact on Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Governor Scott Walker says negotiations over a financing deal for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena are fluid, but he still hopes to have something to announce by the end of the week.

"Ongoing discussions" over proposed new Bucks arena, deal said to be close

MILWAUKEE -- We are getting a clearer picture of who would pay for a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks -- and potentially how.Workers collected soil samples Thursday on the proposed site of a new arena -- just north of the BMO Harris Bradley Center.

No deal yet on arena for Milwaukee Bucks; but some details on plan revealed

MADISON — While no one will say a financing plan to pay for a new downtown arena for the Milwaukee Bucks is done, FOX6 News is learning new details about that plan.A source tells FOX6 News the state's contribution is $80 million -- $55 million in principal, the rest in interest.