MPS sites offer food, instruction amid school closures: 'Grandma is going to be her teacher now'

MPS sites offer food, instruction amid school closures: 'Grandma is going to be her teacher now'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Monday, March 16 began the distribution of meals and instructional materials for students at 20 "stop, grab, and go" sites throughout the city.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Monday, March 16 began the distribution of meals and instructional materials for students at 20 "stop, grab, and go" sites throughout the city.

Milwaukee Public Schools, Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified to close effective March 16

Milwaukee Public Schools, Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified to close effective March 16

MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:

MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:

MPS may implement social distancing, make adjustments to gatherings like lunch, assemblies

MPS may implement social distancing, make adjustments to gatherings like lunch, assemblies

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.

Rufus King state champion swimmer dreams of Olympics

Rufus King state champion swimmer dreams of Olympics

MILWAUKEE -- Ziyad Saleem, a Junior at Rufus King High School, took home gold in the 100 yard backstroke at this year's State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships.

MILWAUKEE -- Ziyad Saleem, a Junior at Rufus King High School, took home gold in the 100 yard backstroke at this year's State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships.

'It's awesome he's dying:' MPS teacher on leave after tweets on Rush Limbaugh's lung cancer

'It's awesome he's dying:' MPS teacher on leave after tweets on Rush Limbaugh's lung cancer

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan in a statement Wednesday, Feb. 5 called for the discipline of a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher due to his tweets in the wake of Rush Limbaugh's revelation that he has advanced lung cancer.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan in a statement Wednesday, Feb. 5 called for the discipline of a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher due to his tweets in the wake of Rush Limbaugh's revelation that he has advanced lung cancer.

Source: Name of Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy involved in fatal crash revealed

Source: Name of Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy involved in fatal crash revealed

UPDATE (Friday, Jan. 31): Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas officially released the name of the deputy as Joel Streicher -- which confirms the information provided by a FOX6 News source.

UPDATE (Friday, Jan. 31): Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas officially released the name of the deputy as Joel Streicher -- which confirms the information provided by a FOX6 News source.

'Such a devastating loss:' MPS lobbyist killed in crash involving MCSO squad near 10th and State

'Such a devastating loss:' MPS lobbyist killed in crash involving MCSO squad near 10th and State

MILWAUKEE -- Friends spoke out Monday, Jan. 27 in the wake of the loss of Ceasar Stinson, 47, who was killed in a crash at 10th Street and State Street on Saturday, Jan. 25 -- a man who worked as a lobbyist for Milwaukee Public Schools.

MILWAUKEE -- Friends spoke out Monday, Jan. 27 in the wake of the loss of Ceasar Stinson, 47, who was killed in a crash at 10th Street and State Street on Saturday, Jan. 25 -- a man who worked as a lobbyist for Milwaukee Public Schools.

'Kids are out in the dark:' Community speaks on proposal for bus schedule changes, earlier MPS start time

'Kids are out in the dark:' Community speaks on proposal for bus schedule changes, earlier MPS start time

MILWAUKEE -- A proposal to restructure bus schedules, and change start times by transitioning  Milwaukee Public Schools to a three-tiered model was discussed at an MPS committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 -- with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

MILWAUKEE -- A proposal to restructure bus schedules, and change start times by transitioning  Milwaukee Public Schools to a three-tiered model was discussed at an MPS committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 -- with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.

$87 million MPS referendum approved for April ballot: 'Money will go directly to help the students'

$87 million MPS referendum approved for April ballot: 'Money will go directly to help the students'

MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is approved for the April ballot for only the second time in the history of the district.If passed, MPS officials say this historic step means resources in areas like art and music will be more plentiful for students; however, decision now rests on the hands of Milwaukee voters.

MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is approved for the April ballot for only the second time in the history of the district.If passed, MPS officials say this historic step means resources in areas like art and music will be more plentiful for students; however, decision now rests on the hands of Milwaukee voters.

$87 million MPS referendum voted on, approved for April ballot

$87 million MPS referendum voted on, approved for April ballot

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors took a "historic" step toward going to referendum for only the second time in the history of Milwaukee Public Schools, an MPS spokesperson says.The board voted to authorize a referendum question on the April 7 ballot -- a four-year, phase-in revenue limit increase for a total of $87 million -- at it's monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.That has a tax impact for homeowners of $160 per $100,000 of assessed property value, the spokesperson said.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors took a "historic" step toward going to referendum for only the second time in the history of Milwaukee Public Schools, an MPS spokesperson says.The board voted to authorize a referendum question on the April 7 ballot -- a four-year, phase-in revenue limit increase for a total of $87 million -- at it's monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.That has a tax impact for homeowners of $160 per $100,000 of assessed property value, the spokesperson said.

Police investigate threat made by student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast

Police investigate threat made by student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast

MILWAUKEE -- An alleged threat made by one student to another at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast has been deemed non-credible.The threat was made in the last month.

MILWAUKEE -- An alleged threat made by one student to another at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast has been deemed non-credible.The threat was made in the last month.

Police: Threat made by Carmen Schools student determined to be non-credible

Police: Threat made by Carmen Schools student determined to be non-credible

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."