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
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
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.
'His words resonate:' Milwaukee's MLK Birthday Celebration among longest-running in US
MILWAUKEE -- Students throughout the Greater Milwaukee area shared speeches, artwork, and dancing Sunday, Jan. 19, ahead of Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Students throughout the Greater Milwaukee area shared speeches, artwork, and dancing Sunday, Jan. 19, ahead of Dr.
Caught on cam: Milwaukee teen robbed at gunpoint while walking to bus stop
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools student was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the bus stop.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools student was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the bus stop.
Milwaukee educator recognized for teaching students 'about just being their best selves'
MILWAUKEE -- We all have at least one teacher who made a huge impact on our lives.
MILWAUKEE -- We all have at least one teacher who made a huge impact on our lives.
$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
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.
'This is my heart:' Gym at Auer Avenue School transforms into holiday market for students
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Auer Avenue School in Milwaukee got the chance to do a little holiday shopping on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Auer Avenue School in Milwaukee got the chance to do a little holiday shopping on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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
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."
'This shouldn't be happening:' Medication stolen from Milwaukee grade school, suspect fired
MILWAUKEE -- Medication for students at a Milwaukee elementary school -- stolen.
MILWAUKEE -- Medication for students at a Milwaukee elementary school -- stolen.
'This is our first step:' DNC Host Committee president rallies Milwaukee ahead of 2020
MILWAUKEE -- 242 days.
MILWAUKEE -- 242 days.
'It got me on a better track:' We Energies program gives MPS students experience in the trades
MILWAUKEE — In a large field behind the We Energies' building off Bluemound Road, there's a place where students can get energized about their futures.
MILWAUKEE — In a large field behind the We Energies' building off Bluemound Road, there's a place where students can get energized about their futures.
MPS to focus on creating healthier menu for students, free of undesirable ingredients
MILWAUKEE -- The meals at Milwaukee Public Schools are going to be changing.The district is partnering with the Life Time Foundation to focus on creating a healthier menu free of seven categories of undesirable ingredients, also known as the Harmful 7.The three-year partnership will work to improve the food available to more than 75,000 students.
MILWAUKEE -- The meals at Milwaukee Public Schools are going to be changing.The district is partnering with the Life Time Foundation to focus on creating a healthier menu free of seven categories of undesirable ingredients, also known as the Harmful 7.The three-year partnership will work to improve the food available to more than 75,000 students.
'We want to know the truth:' MPS students say their principal has been absent since Oct. 17
MILWAUKEE -- Student protests erupted outside Carmen High School of Science and Technology: Southeast Campus, a Milwaukee Public Schools charter school near 25th Street and Oklahoma Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the wake of the principal's mysterious absence.
MILWAUKEE -- Student protests erupted outside Carmen High School of Science and Technology: Southeast Campus, a Milwaukee Public Schools charter school near 25th Street and Oklahoma Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the wake of the principal's mysterious absence.
20-year-old man accused of making online threat to students at Riverside University HS
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is arrested in connection to an online threat directed at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is arrested in connection to an online threat directed at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee.
'We can't wait:' Milwaukee 2020 wants to host most diverse, inclusive political convention in history
MILWAUKEE -- The goal of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee is to host the most diverse, inclusive convention in history.
MILWAUKEE -- The goal of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee is to host the most diverse, inclusive convention in history.
'They are taking the baton:' MPS students speak up about issues that matter to them
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students came together on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to have their voices heard -- speaking up as one about issues that matter to them.Three-hundred students from 31 middle and high schools attended the second annual Leadership Summit at Serb Hall, designed to build confidence while gathering the concerns of their fellow peers.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students came together on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to have their voices heard -- speaking up as one about issues that matter to them.Three-hundred students from 31 middle and high schools attended the second annual Leadership Summit at Serb Hall, designed to build confidence while gathering the concerns of their fellow peers.