Milwaukee officials excited, hopeful about H-D#39;s future Around the world, when people hearHarley-Davidson, they think Milwaukee. So when the motorcycle giant announces a big year of business, the spotlight shines brightly on Brew City.

Harley-Davidson has been in trouble over the past five years. Bike sales have plummeted 31% since 2006, its core customer base is aging rapidly and the market downturn has quashed people's demand for $20,000 motorcycles .

No people were hurt, but a Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Cadillac vehicle were casualties of a garage fire in southwest Harris County.

At least two people have been taken to hospitals for treatment of breathing problems suffered during a fire at the Harley-Davidson plant in Wauwatosa, a police official said.

Edward Stewart traveled from Texas. Brooke Stiltner is coming from Alaska. These may seem like long trips, but some people insist on getting their bikes not far from the shed where Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson launched their business in 1903.