"Hogs for Heroes" seeks Wisconsin veteran who deserves a brand new Harley-Davidson!

MADISON -- A Madison non-profit organization is getting veterans back out on the road -- on brand new motorcycles!The organization is called "Hogs for Heroes" and the group's goal is to give brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Wisconsin veterans.The group raises money, purchases a motorcycle and gifts it to a deserving Wisconsin veteran."Hogs for Heroes" has already given away two motorcycles, raising enough money to give away one more.

Harley-Davidson breaks up mid-winter blues with release of new Road King Special

MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson unveiled a new motorcycle on Thursday, February 9th that it says pushes the touring line in a "dramatic new styling direction, expressing a contemporary perspective on the classic Road King model."The new bike is the Road King Special.

"I love Wisconsin:" Pres. Trump meets with Harley-Davidson execs, says bikers were 'with me all the way'

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says bikers were with him all the way during his campaign.President Trump met a group from Harley-Davidson Thursday, February 2nd after they rolled up to the south lawn of the White House.

"We welcome the opportunity:" Harley execs to meet with President Trump Thursday in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It was confirmed Tuesday, January 31st that President Donald Trump WILL NOT be coming to Milwaukee on Thursday, February 2nd.On Wednesday, the White House press secretary was asked about the decision to not make the trip to Milwaukee."No decision had been made or announced as to what we were doing.

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.

2016 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin winner: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight engine

MADISON -- Harley-Davidson's new Milwaukee-Eight engine  motorcycles, which powers the company's iconic motorcycles, is the top choice in the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest, with voting done by the people online.

"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.

Profits for Harley-Davidson dropped 6.5 percent in second quarter of 2016

MILWAUKEE -- Profits for Harley-Davidson dropped 6.5 percent in the second quarter of 2016 due to fewer sales in the United States.But that's not necessarily bad news for the company.Overall, motorcycle sales were down in the United States.

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.