'Peace of mind:' Student volunteers work together to help the elderly as winter approaches
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
MILWAUKEE -- On a chilly Saturday, Nov. 9, with temperatures in the low 40s, college students and faculty teamed up to help the elderly, with highs in the low 20s in the forecast for the second week of November -- and winter setting in.
'A massive undertaking:' Key players came together for DNC panel discussion at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- With Milwaukee hosting the Democratic National Convention July 13-16, 2020, some of the key players came together Thursday evening, Oct. 24 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss the opportunities and challenges, and to make sure it goes smoothly.Members of the 2020 Host Committee joined business leaders for a panel discussion at UWM focused on what the next several months would bring."When you host an event of this magnitude, you are a tier-one city in this country," said Lafayette Crump, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee."We have a lot of work to do," said Dave Larson, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee. "We certainly will be ready.
MILWAUKEE -- With Milwaukee hosting the Democratic National Convention July 13-16, 2020, some of the key players came together Thursday evening, Oct. 24 at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to discuss the opportunities and challenges, and to make sure it goes smoothly.Members of the 2020 Host Committee joined business leaders for a panel discussion at UWM focused on what the next several months would bring."When you host an event of this magnitude, you are a tier-one city in this country," said Lafayette Crump, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee."We have a lot of work to do," said Dave Larson, Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee. "We certainly will be ready.
'There is no safe level:' UWM study finds link between childhood lead exposure, firearm violence
MILWAUKEE --A study from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee revealed a link between childhood exposure to lead and later gun violence.According to a news release from UWM, these results suggest even greater urgency to tackling childhood lead exposure and addressing the environmental injustice of vulnerable children experiencing a toxic exposure that they cannot control.“This is the first study to look specifically at the link between childhood lead exposure and gun violence,” said Lindsay Emer, the primary author, in the news release. “Effective lead exposure prevention strategies already exist, and we know that there is no safe level of lead.
MILWAUKEE --A study from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee revealed a link between childhood exposure to lead and later gun violence.According to a news release from UWM, these results suggest even greater urgency to tackling childhood lead exposure and addressing the environmental injustice of vulnerable children experiencing a toxic exposure that they cannot control.“This is the first study to look specifically at the link between childhood lead exposure and gun violence,” said Lindsay Emer, the primary author, in the news release. “Effective lead exposure prevention strategies already exist, and we know that there is no safe level of lead.
6 months until the election, who will run to replace Chris Abele? 'It's good to have the choices'
MILWAUKEE -- The shock of Chris Abele's announcement that he is not running for reelection lasted one night.
MILWAUKEE -- The shock of Chris Abele's announcement that he is not running for reelection lasted one night.
Odor coming from old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co. in Walker's Point so bad it's sending people to the hospital
MILWAUKEE -- A strong odor in Walker's Point is so bad, it sent some to the hospital, FOX6 News learned Monday, Oct. 7.The odor is coming from the old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co., with contaminant removal getting underway in July -- expected to continue until February 2020.Some who live and work nearby said it's making them sick.
MILWAUKEE -- A strong odor in Walker's Point is so bad, it sent some to the hospital, FOX6 News learned Monday, Oct. 7.The odor is coming from the old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co., with contaminant removal getting underway in July -- expected to continue until February 2020.Some who live and work nearby said it's making them sick.
UW-Milwaukee student robbed at gunpoint: 'I didn't think living on Oakland would be a problem'
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18.It happened around 12:05 a.m. on Oakland Avenue near Hartford Avenue.According to UWM police, the robber approached a student, pointed a gun, and demanded their property.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18.It happened around 12:05 a.m. on Oakland Avenue near Hartford Avenue.According to UWM police, the robber approached a student, pointed a gun, and demanded their property.
Prosecutors: Child porn found on laptop of man under investigation for burglary at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- A man under investigation in connection with a burglary at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faces child pornography charges after a search warrant was executed on his personal laptop.
MILWAUKEE -- A man under investigation in connection with a burglary at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faces child pornography charges after a search warrant was executed on his personal laptop.
'Ready to go:' College families head to the east side as UWM freshmen move into the dorms
MILWAUKEE -- The summer was officially over for students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 27, as the move-in process began.
MILWAUKEE -- The summer was officially over for students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 27, as the move-in process began.
Dennis Tomashek sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of child pornography
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Tomashek of St.
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Tomashek of St.
'Start with a plan:' Professors offer advice as UWM students prepare for the new school year
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
UWM student fights citation for taking, destroying swastika sign during campus protest
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
Court records: State indicates former UWM professor accused of sexual assault has fled the country
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor accused of sexual assault failed to appear in court again on Thursday, July 18.Online court records showed during a status conference Thursday, the state informed the court that Anthony Azenabor left the country, and the state indicated there was reason to believe he would not be returning.A bench warrant was issued for Azenabor's arrest after he failed to appear in court on July 8.
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee professor accused of sexual assault failed to appear in court again on Thursday, July 18.Online court records showed during a status conference Thursday, the state informed the court that Anthony Azenabor left the country, and the state indicated there was reason to believe he would not be returning.A bench warrant was issued for Azenabor's arrest after he failed to appear in court on July 8.
'Very good feeling:' More than 30 MPS students graduate from early college program
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools' students are getting a good head start on their college credits.More than 30 students graduated from a brand new "M3 Early College" program on Thursday, May 30.
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools' students are getting a good head start on their college credits.More than 30 students graduated from a brand new "M3 Early College" program on Thursday, May 30.
'Now is the time to buy:' Trade war with China impacting local businesses and consumers
MILWAUKEE -- The trade war with China is already driving up prices.
MILWAUKEE -- The trade war with China is already driving up prices.
Former lab tech at UW-Milwaukee accused of possessing child porn pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Jay Dobberke, 63, a former lab tech for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), facing 10 felony counts of possession of child pornography, pleaded not guilty Tuesday, May 21.Dobberke waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Jay Dobberke, 63, a former lab tech for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), facing 10 felony counts of possession of child pornography, pleaded not guilty Tuesday, May 21.Dobberke waived his preliminary hearing on Tuesday.
Kesha headlines UWM's PantherFest at BMO Harris Pavilion Sept. 6
MILWAUKEE -- Kesha will headline PantherFest at the BMO Harris Pavilion on Sept. 6, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials announced Tuesday, May 14.The concert will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.The annual PantherFest is a celebration of the new school year for not only students, but for the entire campus community.Put on by a team of students and staff, PantherFest includes not only a concert, but also a Street Festival by the UWM Fountain.The street festival will take place Sept. 6 before the concert, starting at 3 p.m., and will feature free food samples, activities and games, music from Milwaukee-area DJs and more.Shuttles take people from the street festival to the concert.UWM students receive one free ticket with a valid UWM ID.
MILWAUKEE -- Kesha will headline PantherFest at the BMO Harris Pavilion on Sept. 6, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials announced Tuesday, May 14.The concert will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.The annual PantherFest is a celebration of the new school year for not only students, but for the entire campus community.Put on by a team of students and staff, PantherFest includes not only a concert, but also a Street Festival by the UWM Fountain.The street festival will take place Sept. 6 before the concert, starting at 3 p.m., and will feature free food samples, activities and games, music from Milwaukee-area DJs and more.Shuttles take people from the street festival to the concert.UWM students receive one free ticket with a valid UWM ID.