Milwaukee Buzz - May 6, 2008
With his playing days over, Abbott still inspires
A decade removed from his career as a big-league pitcher, Jim Abbott now works as a motivational speaker. He visits Milwaukee Friday to speak at the IndependenceFirst Power Lunch at the Midwest Airlines Center.
Tags: jim abbott, pitcher, independence first, midwest airlines center

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 19, 2007
MPTV airs three hours of Milwaukee "Antiques Roadshow"
The Antiques Roadshow segments filmed in Milwaukee last year will air over the course of three weeks on Milwaukee Public Television beginning Oct. 29.
Tags: MPTV, Channel 10, Channel 36, Monica Baer, Antiques Roadshow, Leigh Keno, Leslie Keno, Midwest Airlines Center, German Fest

Politics - April 25, 2007
Taxes hold up tower
A Milwaukee developer found that it’s probably best to pay your taxes and fines before asking the city for a little understanding when it comes to putting up a new building.
Tags: Donovan, Olson, Bando, Bauman, Zenith Tech, convention, Midwest Airlines Center, Rivianna, heliport, helipad

Politics - April 13, 2007
Convention center expansion effects remain a question
The mantra resurfaces every few years when it comes to our convention center: too small; not enough room; we have to keep up with other Midwest convention cities. From the day it opened, it has never seemed to satisfy those who run it or those whose livelihoods depend on it.
Tags: MECCA, Midwest Airlines Center, Frank Gimbel, convention, Doug Neilson, smoking ban, Milwaukee Theatre

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 7, 2005
Fine Furnishings Show comes to Milwaukee
Milwaukee has been chosen as the location of the second Fine Furnishings Show, slated for Sept. 23 and 24, 2006 at the Midwest Airlines Center.
Tags: Fine Furnishings Providence Show, craft, furniture, Midwest Airlines Center, The Furniture Society, Kara Little