Where others see problems, MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver sees opportunities

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools is eager -- and where others see problems, Darienne Driver sees opportunities."Education really is the liberating force in our country.

Marquette graduate student seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, clues sought

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at the intersection of 17th and Wells Streets.A 25-year-old woman was walking northbound across Wells Street when she was struck by a westbound car.

Wally Ellenson sets Marquette High Jump Record, 3rd in world

Madison, Wi -- Wally Ellenson shattered the Marquette University record in the High Jump record on Saturday, when he soared 7 feet, 5.75 inches (2.28 meters) at the Wisconsin Open in Madison.

BUSTED! Police arrest five, each under the age of 16, following armed robberies

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News five people, all under the age of 16 have been taken into custody in connection with a series of armed robberies committed on Wednesday morning, December 31st.A Marquette University student was the victim of a robbery occurring around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.Officials say a gold Toyota Camry with four males inside approached the Marquette student.

Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication receives $3.5 million gift

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication today announced it has received a $3.5 million gift from the Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Charitable Trust to fund capital improvement projects in the college’s Johnston Hall.

Westboro Church protests gay marriage on Marquette University campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Westboro Baptist Church members traveled from Topeka, Kansas on Monday, December 8th to protest in Wisconsin.One main stop for them was the Marquette University campus in downtown Milwaukee.

Marquette receives generous donation from university alum Dwyane Wade

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is back in town as his team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, December 5th.Earlier in the day, he was giving back to his old school Marquette University.

Officials investigate three sexual assaults that occurred on Marquette's campus in November

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University spokesman has confirmed for FOX6 News three sexual assaults were reported as occurring on the Marquette campus in November.The first incident occurred on Saturday, November 15th between 1:42 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. It was reported on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:32 p.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student at McCormick Hall.The second incident occurred on Friday, November 21st between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. It was reported on Sunday, November 23rd at 12:37 a.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student in Mashuda Hall.

NBA superstar Dwayne Wade offers gift to Marquette learning center

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumnus and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is giving a gift to the university’s Ralph C.

Marquette graduate lands role of Harvey Dent on FOX's 'Gotham'

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The seedy criminals and idealistic heroes of FOX's Gotham now have a new character to contend with.