MPS students post picture of unity; 'I'm still overwhelmed by the emotion of it'

MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of the Baraboo High School prom photo controversy, more than 50 students at Milwaukee's Rufus King International High School decided to post a picture of their own.They didn't want one photo showing Baraboo High School students engaged in an apparent Nazi salute to be the image representing all of Wisconsin.

Milwaukee's Columbia Playfield park is getting a makeover

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee park is soon going to be getting a big makeover."Columbia Playfield," located near 14th and Chambers, is going to be totally transformed in the coming months by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.There will be a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court, and a splash pad.PHOTO GALLERY"The park has been around a long long time.

Cool Spots open at 5 MPS' playgrounds with heat advisory set to take effect this weekend

MILWAUKEE -- With temperatures rising in the Milwaukee area, and a heat advisory set to take effect for all of southeast Wisconsin from noon Friday, June 29 through 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, "Cool Spots" at five Milwaukee Public Schools' playgrounds opened Thursday morning.Cool Spots, water parks and splash pads are offered as an alternative to opening fire hydrants, which is illegal.According to a news release from City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works officials, when hydrants are opened improperly, the water rushes out uncontrolled, causing water pressure to drop in the area.

'Impressive feat:' Students in Milwaukee Public Schools earn record $86M in scholarships

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools' officials announced on Thursday, June 14 a record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students.The Class of 2018 received a total of $86,247,467 in scholarship offers.

Milwaukee Public Schools pass more than $1 billion budget

MILWAUKEE -- Facing millions in cuts, Milwaukee Public Schools have passed a more than $1 billion budget for next year.