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Celebrate creativity through the art of fashion at the Harley-Davidson Museum

May 8, 2015 9:26am CDT

(WITI) -- It's a live, New York-style runway show, and it's put on by students.

Free motorcycle training: Harley-Davidson extends offer to current, former U.S. military

May 7, 2015 10:48am CDT

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson announced on Thursday, May 7th that it is now offering all current and former U.S. military free Riding Academy motorcycle training.The new “Learn to Ride” program, open to active-duty, retired, reservists and veterans, begins on Armed Forces Day, May 16 and runs through Sept. 13.All stateside military can take advantage of this offer by visiting a Harley-Davidson dealer or visiting h-d.com/militarylearntoride.

Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 46,000 motorcycles over clutch issue

April 24, 2015 11:30am CDT

DETROIT (AP) — Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 46,000 motorcycles in the U.S. because they could stay in gear due to clutches that won't fully disengage.The recall covers certain Electra Glide, Ultra Limited, Police Electra Glide, Street Glide, Road Glide and Road King models from the 2014 and 2015 model years.Harley says in documents that gas bubbles can cause the clutch master cylinder to lose its ability to fully disengage the clutch, especially if the bike has been parked for a long time.

Summerfest officials announce headliner lineup for Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller Lite stage

April 23, 2015 5:00am CDT

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Summerfest officials are excited to announce the highly anticipated lineup of headliners slated for the Harley-Davidson™ Roadhouse with Miller High Life during Summerfest 2015.The Harley-Davidson™ Roadhouse with Miller High Life will feature the following headliners:June 24 10:15 pm KaskadeJune 25 8:00 pm Nick Moss Band10:00 pm Gary Clark, Jr.June 26 9:45 pm Coheed & CambriaJune 27 9:45 pm Buddy GuyJune 28 10:00 pm Paris HiltonJune 30 10:00 pm LeCraeJuly 1 10:00 pm HalestormJuly 2 10:00 pm TBAJuly 3 9:45 pm The Doobie BrothersJuly 4 8:00 pm Failure10:15 pm Jane’s AddictionJuly 5 9:30 pm Andy MontañezPlease check Summerfest.com for updates.

"We have an obligation as a community:" Businesses, city leaders work to boost Milwaukee's near west side

April 14, 2015 7:07pm CDT

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee near west side is the focus of a new $1 million plan for revitalization.

“Sturgis is a mecca for riders:" Harley-Davidson, City of Sturgis celebrate new permanent space for riders

March 25, 2015 3:14pm CDT

STURGIS (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson and the City of Sturgis traded-in gilded shovels and ceremonial hard hats for revving motorcycles and open-face helmets to break ground, or more accurately, tear it up to start construction of The Harley-Davidson Rally Point, the city’s new permanent year-round space for riders.“Sturgis is a mecca for riders around the world.

Get revved up: Harley-Davidson set to break ground on new plaza in Sturgis, South Dakota

March 24, 2015 6:14pm CDT

STURGIS, SD (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson will break ground on Wednesday, March 25th on a new permanent plaza in Sturgis, South Dakota.On Wednesday morning, Bill Davidson, Mayor Mark Carstensen of Sturgis, motocross superstar Carey Hart will trade in the traditional gilded shovel and ceremonial hard hat for a groundbreaking ceremony with more style, attitude and torque.The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a mecca for riders around the world.

Gov. Walker says he hopes to ride Harley across New Hampshire

March 16, 2015 2:38pm CDT

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Report: Harley-Davidson to lay off 169 workers at Kansas City plant

March 13, 2015 2:18pm CDT

(Business Journal) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports Harley-Davidson Inc.

#RollYourOwn: Harley-Davidson's new marketing campaign hopes to break stereotype of its riders

March 11, 2015 5:35pm CDT

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson Motor Company debuted a new integrated marketing campaign on Wednesday, March 11th.

A huge gymnastics meet in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, sponsored by Hal's Harley-Davidson!

March 1, 2015 10:12pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Young gymnasts around the Midwest get revved up to come to Milwaukee every year in the dead of winter for a special competition.Every winter, Milwaukee flips out -- in a good way!

International test rides: Harley-Davidson's Project LiveWire goes global for 2015

February 23, 2015 4:12pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson is taking its Project LiveWire global in 2015.

unMasKED! Head to the Masquerade Ball at the Harley-Davidson Museum

February 21, 2015 7:15am CST

(WITI) -- Get your ball gown and dancing shoes ready because Saturday night you can head to a Masquerade Ball.unMasKEd!

Matthew Levatich to become new President, CEO for Harley-Davidson, Inc.

February 4, 2015 5:23pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson named on Wednesday, February 4th Matthew Levatich to succeed Keith Wandell as President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Harley-Davidson says sales increased 15% in 2014, officials talk about future of electric bike

January 29, 2015 6:40pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson says the company had a good 2014.The Milwaukee motorcycle maker rumbled to a 15% increase in profits for the year.

Harley-Davidson Museum opens new (P)ART exhibit

January 20, 2015 4:42pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traveling all the way from France, Lucie Demaret and her mother Sylvie had to make a stop in Milwaukee to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum."My father and my brother both have a Harley.

"Creating new memories:" Deal names Harley-Davidson official motorcycle of Sturgis Rally

January 15, 2015 4:52pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson and the City of Sturgis, S.D., are setting their sights on the future – far into the future.

Harley-Davidson recalls certain 2014-2015 Softail motorcycles over turn signal issue

December 17, 2014 6:33pm CST

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FLS Softail motorcycles manufactured from March 25, 2013, to October 2, 2014.The affected motorcycles, nearly 4,700 of them, may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals.