Harley-Davidson unveils its first electric motorcycle: "Think fighter jet on an aircraft carrier"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Innovation, meet heritage.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Innovation, meet heritage.
Harley-Davidson Museum prepares to open new exhibit "The American Road"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They're two words that trigger fond memories for countless people, road trip."Something that`s more about the experience, something that`s about the mystique of The American Road, and it`s something everyone can relate to," said Harley-Davidson Museum Manager of Exhibits and Curatorial Kristen Jones.The Harley-Davison Museum is preparing to open its newest exhibit "The American Road," which looks at how the road trip became an American ritual.It starts out in the 1930s with one of the last remaining original Brooks Stevens House Cars."It has a Milwaukee connection, Brook Stevens the industrial design firm is based in Milwaukee still today," said Jones.The 1950s and 60s became the golden age of road trips.That's when motels and diners with large signs and gimmicks began appearing on the side of the road."Competition was really fierce to get people to pull off the road and into different businesses and all these attractions popped up," said Jones.The exhibit also looks into the modern era of road trips."We have three motorcycles on display from a trip that was taken last year, these guys sought out the old Lincoln Highway.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They're two words that trigger fond memories for countless people, road trip."Something that`s more about the experience, something that`s about the mystique of The American Road, and it`s something everyone can relate to," said Harley-Davidson Museum Manager of Exhibits and Curatorial Kristen Jones.The Harley-Davison Museum is preparing to open its newest exhibit "The American Road," which looks at how the road trip became an American ritual.It starts out in the 1930s with one of the last remaining original Brooks Stevens House Cars."It has a Milwaukee connection, Brook Stevens the industrial design firm is based in Milwaukee still today," said Jones.The 1950s and 60s became the golden age of road trips.That's when motels and diners with large signs and gimmicks began appearing on the side of the road."Competition was really fierce to get people to pull off the road and into different businesses and all these attractions popped up," said Jones.The exhibit also looks into the modern era of road trips."We have three motorcycles on display from a trip that was taken last year, these guys sought out the old Lincoln Highway.
Struggling with Father's Day gift ideas? Harley-Davidson is riding to the rescue
Don't forget about dad this Father's Day weekend.
Don't forget about dad this Father's Day weekend.
New exhibit at H-D Museum traces rise of the road trip as an American tradition
This time of the year, many people love to go on road trips.
This time of the year, many people love to go on road trips.
Harley-Davidson denies warranty claim for man who's ridden 2.5 million miles...but why?!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's ridden a Harley-Davidson motorcycle for more than 2.5 million miles -- most likely more than anyone else in the world.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's ridden a Harley-Davidson motorcycle for more than 2.5 million miles -- most likely more than anyone else in the world.
Shots fired, building struck at Harley-Davidson corp. offices
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a report of shots fired into a vehicle and two buildings on the city's west side on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a report of shots fired into a vehicle and two buildings on the city's west side on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd.
Honoring our troops, Harley Davidson Museum hosts unique military display
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Annual Celebration of Services, which is also Armed Forces Day, is an opportunity to get up-close and personal with our military.The honor and respect are on display during the annual Milwaukee Armed Forces Day at Milwaukee's Harley Davidson Museum."We actually have a gallery, inside the museum, that's totally dedicated to our history, and our relationship with the military, said Brook Smith, from Harley Davidson.On Armed Forces Day, the free show is outside.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Annual Celebration of Services, which is also Armed Forces Day, is an opportunity to get up-close and personal with our military.The honor and respect are on display during the annual Milwaukee Armed Forces Day at Milwaukee's Harley Davidson Museum."We actually have a gallery, inside the museum, that's totally dedicated to our history, and our relationship with the military, said Brook Smith, from Harley Davidson.On Armed Forces Day, the free show is outside.
ROAD TRIP! Harley-Davidson Museum ready to unveil new exhibit
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Harley-Davidson Museum is highlighting the American road trip in a new exhibit this summer in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Harley-Davidson Museum is highlighting the American road trip in a new exhibit this summer in Milwaukee.
Plan YOUR Big Gig: Harley-Davidson Roadhouse headliners unveiled
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 2014.The Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life will feature the following headliners:
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 2014.The Harley-Davidson Roadhouse with Miller High Life will feature the following headliners:
WHAT?! Dad lets his 6-year-old son grab handlebars of Harley
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Depending on how you look at this story, this guy is either a cool dad or completely out of his mind.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Depending on how you look at this story, this guy is either a cool dad or completely out of his mind.
Get an up close look at Harley-Davidson Museum's newest addition
Get an up close look at the Harley-Davidson Museum's newest addition.
Get an up close look at the Harley-Davidson Museum's newest addition.
House of Harley is offering something new for beginners
The snow may still be on the ground -- but it's too early to start thinking about learning to ride a motorcycle.
The snow may still be on the ground -- but it's too early to start thinking about learning to ride a motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson unveils two mid-year 2014 motorcycles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson unveiled on Thursday, March 6th two new mid-year 2014 motorcycles.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Harley-Davidson unveiled on Thursday, March 6th two new mid-year 2014 motorcycles.
Pup burned by bleach to make appearance in Fond du Lac
FOND DU LAC (WITI) -- Ike, one of the puppies that suffered chemical burns after being doused in bleach, is set to make a "pup-lic" appearance in Fond du Lac on Saturday afternoon, March 1st.Ike will join officials from the Fond du Lac Humane Society at the Barka-pal-ooza Event and Fundraiser at Open Road Harley-Davidson.
FOND DU LAC (WITI) -- Ike, one of the puppies that suffered chemical burns after being doused in bleach, is set to make a "pup-lic" appearance in Fond du Lac on Saturday afternoon, March 1st.Ike will join officials from the Fond du Lac Humane Society at the Barka-pal-ooza Event and Fundraiser at Open Road Harley-Davidson.
Wisconsin tattoo artists to compete on "Ink Master"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee tattoo artist Jim Francis and Farmington tattoo artist Melissa Monroe are taking part in Spike's "Ink Master" reality TV show.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee tattoo artist Jim Francis and Farmington tattoo artist Melissa Monroe are taking part in Spike's "Ink Master" reality TV show.
Celebration of bacon during BACONFEST MKE at Harley Museum
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the Harley-Davidson Museum on Sunday, February 16th -- it was all about BACON! 102.9 THE HOG and the Harley-Davidson Museum teamed up for the third annual BACONFEST MKE, a celebration of all things bacon!Visitors had the opportunity to take part in an afternoon filled with bacon, bacon products, and most importantly -- bacon eating!People were able to sample unique bacon creations along with some classic favorites prepared by southeastern Wisconsin's best chefs and restaurants."We've got bacon pizza, bacon mac 'n cheese, bacon ice cream, bacon beer, bacon dog food and it's a celebration of all things bacon!" 102.9 THE HOG's Marketing Director, Scott Schubert said.Additionally, those who purchased a ticket received Harley-Davidson Museum admission good for 90 days.This event was sold out!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At the Harley-Davidson Museum on Sunday, February 16th -- it was all about BACON! 102.9 THE HOG and the Harley-Davidson Museum teamed up for the third annual BACONFEST MKE, a celebration of all things bacon!Visitors had the opportunity to take part in an afternoon filled with bacon, bacon products, and most importantly -- bacon eating!People were able to sample unique bacon creations along with some classic favorites prepared by southeastern Wisconsin's best chefs and restaurants."We've got bacon pizza, bacon mac 'n cheese, bacon ice cream, bacon beer, bacon dog food and it's a celebration of all things bacon!" 102.9 THE HOG's Marketing Director, Scott Schubert said.Additionally, those who purchased a ticket received Harley-Davidson Museum admission good for 90 days.This event was sold out!
Pope Francis' Harley-Davidson sells for $327,000
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycle hits the auction block, selling for almost 20 times its estimated value, due to its previous owner, Pope Francis!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycle hits the auction block, selling for almost 20 times its estimated value, due to its previous owner, Pope Francis!
Reagan Imhoff named MDA's 2014 National Goodwill Ambassador
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- Eight-year-old Reagan Imhoff of New Berlin was named MDA's 2014 National Goodwill Ambassador on Wednesday, February 5th.The MDA selects a national ambassador to represent the more than 1 million families affected by muscle disease by traveling the country, meeting with corporate and organizational partners and employees, and building awareness, engagement and advocacy in the fight against muscle disease.Reagan is the 39th national ambassador in the voluntary health organization’s 64-year history."This isn't some higgly-piggly disease, that it's really a lot," said Reagan. "It's not just like, 'they have a disease we'll just get them better...we're done.
NEW BERLIN (WITI) -- Eight-year-old Reagan Imhoff of New Berlin was named MDA's 2014 National Goodwill Ambassador on Wednesday, February 5th.The MDA selects a national ambassador to represent the more than 1 million families affected by muscle disease by traveling the country, meeting with corporate and organizational partners and employees, and building awareness, engagement and advocacy in the fight against muscle disease.Reagan is the 39th national ambassador in the voluntary health organization’s 64-year history."This isn't some higgly-piggly disease, that it's really a lot," said Reagan. "It's not just like, 'they have a disease we'll just get them better...we're done.
Harley-Davidson to bring back Road Glide model
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports Harley-Davidson plans to bring back its Road Glide model -- but it's unclear when that will happen.During a recent earnings report call, Harley-Davidson Inc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal reports Harley-Davidson plans to bring back its Road Glide model -- but it's unclear when that will happen.During a recent earnings report call, Harley-Davidson Inc.