Milwaukee Harley-Davidson dealership temporarily closing

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Harley-Davidson has closed temporarily for business reasons beginning Thursday, October 20th.According to the Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Owner, Chaz Hastings, 20 full-time employees left at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, and were told to take the week off -- and report back next Friday, October 28th, to meet with the new management that will be taking over the dealership.

"They're all coming home:" Thousands of bikers headed to Milwaukee this Labor Day weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of bikers will spend Labor Day weekend in southeastern Wisconsin.The annual Milwaukee Rally kicked off Thursday, September 1st at the Harley-Davidson Museum with the unveiling of the brand new "Milwaukee Eight" engine.It was the first of many events planned this weekend -- celebrating Harley-Davidson and its history in Milwaukee."We're surrounded by Harley riders from all across the nation and it's great that they're all coming home to the birthplace of Harley-Davidson," Bill Davidson said.

Harley-Davidson motorcycles investigated for brake failure

NEW YORK  — The U.S. government is investigating complaints from Harley-Davidson riders who say their motorcycle brakes failed without warning.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the investigation covers 430,000 motorcycles with model years between 2008 and 2011.

Harley-Davidson shares surge on rumors of takeover by private equity

MILWAUKEE -- Shares of Harley-Davidson traded higher at the end of last week on rumors of a possible takeover of the company.New York-based private equity firm KKR & Company LP is reportedly scoping out the motorcycle manufacturer for a possible takeover that could take the company private.Harley stocks have been declining in the past year, and the company recently laid off 250 workers.Right now, Harley officials are declining to comment on the rumors.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Just revealed: Summerfest shares 2016 lineup for Harley-Davidson Roadhouse

MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials revealed on Wednesday morning, April 20th the lineup of headliners slated for the Harley-Davidson™ Roadhouse with Miller High Life during Summerfest 2016.The Harley-Davidson™ Roadhouse with Miller High Life will feature the following headliners: