"A lot of teamwork:" Students put their minds to the test in FIRST Tech 2016 Championship
MILWAUKEE -- 24 robotics teams from across the Badger state came together to test their skill and strategy.
MILWAUKEE -- 24 robotics teams from across the Badger state came together to test their skill and strategy.
Debate at UWM: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders will go head-to-head after close race in Iowa
MILWAUKEE -- It was all eyes on Iowa on Monday night, February 1st -- and next week, on February 11th, it will be all eyes on Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- It was all eyes on Iowa on Monday night, February 1st -- and next week, on February 11th, it will be all eyes on Milwaukee.
Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira receives honorary degree from UWM
MILWAUKEE -- Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira has accepted an honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Taubira was honored for her work in law and human rights.The former economics professor served as France’s justice minister from 2012 until Wednesday, January 27th, when she resigned in protest of a proposed anti-terrorism law.
MILWAUKEE -- Former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira has accepted an honorary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.Taubira was honored for her work in law and human rights.The former economics professor served as France’s justice minister from 2012 until Wednesday, January 27th, when she resigned in protest of a proposed anti-terrorism law.
They've been friends since they played basketball in high school, and now they're playing for UWM
MILWAUKEE -- After years of playing basketball together, they have a connection on the court that has helped the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers enjoy success.
MILWAUKEE -- After years of playing basketball together, they have a connection on the court that has helped the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers enjoy success.
UWM sophomore facing charges in connection with arson fire in building on campus
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sophomore is facing charges in connection with an arson fire that happened on January 5th in the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) building on the UW-Milwaukee campus.The suspect was arrested late on Friday, January 8th after UWM police received a tip about a suspicious person.He is facing felony arson and felony reckless endangerment charges in connection with the fire.He is also facing a misdemeanor arson charge in connection with a fire that occurred in the UWM Physics building on December 22nd.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sophomore is facing charges in connection with an arson fire that happened on January 5th in the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (EMS) building on the UW-Milwaukee campus.The suspect was arrested late on Friday, January 8th after UWM police received a tip about a suspicious person.He is facing felony arson and felony reckless endangerment charges in connection with the fire.He is also facing a misdemeanor arson charge in connection with a fire that occurred in the UWM Physics building on December 22nd.
"We're thrilled:" UW-Milwaukee to host PBS NewsHour Democratic primary debate
MILWAUKEE -- PBS NewsHour will produce the first Democratic presidential candidates' debate following the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- PBS NewsHour will produce the first Democratic presidential candidates' debate following the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11th, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Akeem Springs on fire! UW-Milwaukee brings home 81-65 win over Youngstown State
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Akeem Springs made 14 of 18 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and finished with a career-high 33 points to help Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 81-65 Thursday night.Austin Arians scored 14 and JayQuan McCloud added 13 points for Milwaukee (11-5, 2-1 Horizon League).
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Akeem Springs made 14 of 18 from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, and finished with a career-high 33 points to help Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 81-65 Thursday night.Austin Arians scored 14 and JayQuan McCloud added 13 points for Milwaukee (11-5, 2-1 Horizon League).
MFD responds to small fire on UWM campus near Cramer & Hampshire
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department tell FOX6 News a small fire occurred on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, near Cramer and Hampshire Street on Tuesday night, January 5th.It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m.Smoke was found on the first floor of the building affected.According to the UWM website, that building is the UWM Engineering and Mathematical Sciences building.The fire was extinguished with a five-gallon water fire extinguisher.
UW-Milwaukee scores late to get past Northern Kentucky, 76-67
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and collected five assists as UW-Milwaukee took control in the final minutes to stop Northern Kentucky 76-67 on Monday night, January 4th.Drew McDonald scored six-straight points to give the Norse a four point lead, 61-57, but Johnson scored on a layup and converted back-to-back three-point plays, the last with 4 minutes left, to give the Panthers the lead for good and Matt Tiby dunked and added two free throws as Milwaukee evened its record through two Horizon League games.Johnson shot 7 of 12 from the floor and knocked down 9 of 13 free throw attempts.
Jordan Johnson narrowly misses triple double as UWM beat Minnesota 74-65
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and narrowly missed a triple double as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 74-65 on Wednesday night.The junior guard added 10 assists and 9 rebounds as all five Panthers (9-4) starters reached double figures in scoring.
MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and narrowly missed a triple double as Milwaukee beat Minnesota 74-65 on Wednesday night.The junior guard added 10 assists and 9 rebounds as all five Panthers (9-4) starters reached double figures in scoring.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers snap 22-game losing streak, win vs. Badgers 68-67
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
MADISON — Jordan Johnson scored 22 points as Milwaukee beat Wisconsin 68-67 Wednesday night, snapping a 22-game losing streak to the Badgers.Nigel Hayes led Wisconsin (6-4) with 32 points.
38 cases in the state, and one at UWM: Students on campus offered free mumps vaccines
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students on Wednesday, December 9th were given the chance to receive a mumps vaccine for free.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students on Wednesday, December 9th were given the chance to receive a mumps vaccine for free.
One case of mumps reported at UW-Milwaukee; vaccination clinic scheduled
MILWAUKEE -- One case of the mumps has been confirmed in a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student as of Wednesday, December 2nd.
MILWAUKEE -- One case of the mumps has been confirmed in a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student as of Wednesday, December 2nd.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Duquesne on the road 96-92
ESTERO, Fla. — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.
ESTERO, Fla. — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to No. 18 Notre Dame 86-78 on the road
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
UW student studying in Paris says he nearly visited restaurant that was attacked: "So glad we didn't"
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Monday, November 16th to honor the at least 129 people killed in the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Monday, November 16th to honor the at least 129 people killed in the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
Akeem Springs has 17 points, 10 rebounds as UWM rallies back to defeat Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Akeem Springs had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Milwaukee rallied back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Santa Clara 71-65 on Sunday.Springs scored 13 in the second half on 3-of-3 shooting and made 6 of 7 free throws.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Akeem Springs had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Milwaukee rallied back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Santa Clara 71-65 on Sunday.Springs scored 13 in the second half on 3-of-3 shooting and made 6 of 7 free throws.
Marquette, UWM grads living in Paris recount terrifying night: "I was supposed to be at that soccer game:"
MILWAUKEE -- The city of love is in a world of hurt after terror attacks caused death and destruction in Paris.
MILWAUKEE -- The city of love is in a world of hurt after terror attacks caused death and destruction in Paris.
UWM beats Denver in season opener
Santa Clara, CA,The Milwaukee Panthers opened their season on a high note with a 71-58 win over Denver at the Cable Car Classic in Santa Clara Friday night.Rob Jeter's team rode the hot shooting of Austin Arians.
Santa Clara, CA,The Milwaukee Panthers opened their season on a high note with a 71-58 win over Denver at the Cable Car Classic in Santa Clara Friday night.Rob Jeter's team rode the hot shooting of Austin Arians.
UW-Milwaukee, Marquette makes sure students studying abroad in Paris, France are safe
MILWAUKEE -- The Paris attacks have several families with Milwaukee ties worried.
MILWAUKEE -- The Paris attacks have several families with Milwaukee ties worried.