Menominee Nation tries to revive casino proposal

The Menominee Nation has offered to help pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena if Governor Scott Walker reverses course and approves the a new casino in Kenosha.

Walker refused to give go-ahead last month.

The tribe announced Tuesday that it would contribute $220 million to cover the state's share of a new Bucks arena if Walker changes his mind.

Walker wants to issue $220 million in bonds to help pay for the new arena drawing the ire of his fellow Republicans.

Full story: WJFW

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