'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.
'Our future is the kids:' Bruce Weber, native son and MPS alum, honored at fundraising dinner
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
MPD: Student sets off firecracker at Riverside University HS, prompts evacuation
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
Christian Mothershead, accused of human trafficking, faces new bail jumping charge
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
Attorney: Teacher accused of human trafficking 'immediately re-arrested' after victim claimed contact
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
More than 750 students at 5 Milwaukee schools received new backpacks filled with supplies
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
MPS seeks your feedback on education through survey, listening sessions
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
School supplies collected during Bronzeville Sleepover for Education donated to Carver Academy
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
Columbia Playfield in Milwaukee reopens after major makeover
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.