The Franklin (WI) Common Council gave initial approval to a $26.8 million TIF for a mixed-use development that would include a new ballpark for an independent American Association team. (more…)
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TIF District Proposed for Ballpark Commons
A study is recommending that Franklin, WI officials approve a $25.8 million contribution in the form of tax increment financing (TIF) to fund a development that will include an independent league ballpark. (more…)
More Information Needed on New Ballpark Development: Franklin
The Franklin (WI) Common Council wants to see more information about a proposed ballpark development in the Milwaukee suburb before construction can begin on the project, according to city officials. (more…)
Franklin moves forward with new ballpark planning
The Franklin (WI) Common Council voted to move forward with planning for a $130-million Ballpark Commons development at The Rock sports complex that would include a 4,000-capacity ballpark in the Milwaukee suburb. (more…)
Initial approval sought for new Franklin (WI) ballpark
A team that includes MKE Sports & Entertainment is seeking conceptual approval for development at The Rock sports complex from the Franklin (WI) Common Council, in another run at a new ballpark in the Milwaukee suburb. (more…)
Reno Aces add pro soccer for 2017
We’ve covered this on our soccer site, but now that it’s official it’s time to note the development here: the Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be adding a United Soccer League (USL) team to the Aces Ballpark mix in 2017. (more…)
Jackrabbits: New Kokomo ballpark set to open May 30
Despite the Indiana Department of Homeland Security arguing that the facility doesn’t meet flood-mitigation goals, the new home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League) is under construction and should open May 30. (more…)
Barone new face of Jamestown Jammers
Anthony Barone will be filling two spots in the front office of the new Jamestown Jammers (summer collegiate; Prospect League): business manager and field manager. (more…)
New/old for 2015: Jamestown Jammers
Everything old is new again: the new summer-collegiate Prospect League team playing at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park this year is the Jamestown Jammers. (more…)
FEMA halts work on new Kokomo ballpark
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has halted work on a new Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League) ballpark, saying the ballpark plan doesn’t meed flood-mitigation goals set out as part of a financial grant. (more…)
New for 2015: Kokomo Jackrabbits
We have a name for a new summer-collegiate Prospect League team: the Kokomo Jackrabbits, a clever name that refers to a car once manufactured in the city. (more…)