Fire crews respond to tiny electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Convicted: Three men charged in UW-Milwaukee burglaries plead guilty
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men accused of burglarizing dorms on the UW-Milwaukee campus have pleaded guilty.All three of those charged in this case had plea hearings on Thursday, June 19th.19-year-old Andre Dallas of Milwaukee initially faced five felony charges in the case -- four charges of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime, and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary to a building or dwelling.Dallas has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two charges against him were dismissed as part of the plea deal.Dallas has a sentencing hearing set for August 7th.The other two charged in this case are 19-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott.Giles and Scott have each pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two of the charges against Giles were dismissed.Giles and Scott will be sentenced on August 7th.According to the criminal complaint, around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, February 16th, a UW-Milwaukee student living in Sandburg Hall’s South Tower called UW-Milwaukee police to report a loaded handgun he found lying on his roommate’s bed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men accused of burglarizing dorms on the UW-Milwaukee campus have pleaded guilty.All three of those charged in this case had plea hearings on Thursday, June 19th.19-year-old Andre Dallas of Milwaukee initially faced five felony charges in the case -- four charges of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime, and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary to a building or dwelling.Dallas has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two charges against him were dismissed as part of the plea deal.Dallas has a sentencing hearing set for August 7th.The other two charged in this case are 19-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott.Giles and Scott have each pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two of the charges against Giles were dismissed.Giles and Scott will be sentenced on August 7th.According to the criminal complaint, around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, February 16th, a UW-Milwaukee student living in Sandburg Hall’s South Tower called UW-Milwaukee police to report a loaded handgun he found lying on his roommate’s bed.
DEVELOPING: UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief placed on administrative leave
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief Michael Marzion has been placed on administrative leave.An independent investigator was hired to look into allegations of sexual harassment against a student.Apparently, they exchanged explicit messages with one another online.While he ruled the chief did not technically harass the woman, the investigator was troubled by the fact that the chief had no real explanation for his behavior.Marzion will remain on leave until the provost issues a final decision.Assistant Chief Greg Habeck will serve as Interim Police Chief.An official statement from UW-Milwaukee reads as follows:"UW-Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Marzion was placed on administrative leave on June 16 following receipt of a report by an outside independent investigator hired by the university to review a complaint filed against Marzion under UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief Michael Marzion has been placed on administrative leave.An independent investigator was hired to look into allegations of sexual harassment against a student.Apparently, they exchanged explicit messages with one another online.While he ruled the chief did not technically harass the woman, the investigator was troubled by the fact that the chief had no real explanation for his behavior.Marzion will remain on leave until the provost issues a final decision.Assistant Chief Greg Habeck will serve as Interim Police Chief.An official statement from UW-Milwaukee reads as follows:"UW-Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Marzion was placed on administrative leave on June 16 following receipt of a report by an outside independent investigator hired by the university to review a complaint filed against Marzion under UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy.
Turning the tassles: MU, UWM, Cardinal Stritch students graduate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Milwaukee was filled with caps and gowns as students from Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee celebrated spring commencement in two separate ceremonies.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Milwaukee was filled with caps and gowns as students from Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee celebrated spring commencement in two separate ceremonies.
Search for suspects: UWM student robbed in Shorewood
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- Shorewood police are calling on the public for help in tracking down two armed suspects who robbed a UW-Milwaukee student on Thursday, May 15th.The crime took place just after 9:30 p.m. on E.
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- Shorewood police are calling on the public for help in tracking down two armed suspects who robbed a UW-Milwaukee student on Thursday, May 15th.The crime took place just after 9:30 p.m. on E.
$400,000 donation to UWM!? Find out who made it and why
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zilber Family Foundation is making a $400,000 donation to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zilber Family Foundation is making a $400,000 donation to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J.
Mark Mone selected to serve as UW-Milwaukee's interim chancellor
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has announced Mark Mone will serve as the university's interim chancellor.Mone is currently the Assistant Dean of the Lubar School of Business.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has announced Mark Mone will serve as the university's interim chancellor.Mone is currently the Assistant Dean of the Lubar School of Business.
Where's the off-campus housing? UWM students get answers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee held a housing fair Wednesday, and UWM campus police were on hand to answer questions about safety.Officers are always on campus -- 24 hours a day, 365 days year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee held a housing fair Wednesday, and UWM campus police were on hand to answer questions about safety.Officers are always on campus -- 24 hours a day, 365 days year.
UWM men's basketball team banned from postseason due to academic performance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials say they have been informed by the NCAA that the final appeal of a postseason ban of its men's basketball team for 2014-2015 has been denied -- due to past cumulative academic performance scores.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials say they have been informed by the NCAA that the final appeal of a postseason ban of its men's basketball team for 2014-2015 has been denied -- due to past cumulative academic performance scores.
Dr. Michael Lovell elected first lay president of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dr.
Marquette's gain is UWM's loss; colleagues react to Lovell news
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's gain is UW-Milwaukee's loss.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's gain is UW-Milwaukee's loss.
Push on to get students enrolled in health insurance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, March 31st is the deadline!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, March 31st is the deadline!
UWM watch parties set for Thursday's NCAA game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has set up a number of watch parties for Thursday's NCAA Tournament game between the Panthers and Villanova.The Official UWM Alumni Association Viewing Party is set for Friday's Front Row at Miller Park.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has set up a number of watch parties for Thursday's NCAA Tournament game between the Panthers and Villanova.The Official UWM Alumni Association Viewing Party is set for Friday's Front Row at Miller Park.
Would you know what to do if someone was drowning?
Would you know what to do if someone was drowning?
Would you know what to do if someone was drowning?
UWM Panthers practice in Buffalo on eve of big NCAA game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers were picked to finish last in the Horizon League this season -- but instead, they were Horizon League champions, and they launched themselves into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.The #15 Panthers are in Buffalo, New York, where they'll face #2 Villanova on Thursday, March 20th.#15 seeds aren't supposed to beat #2 seeds -- so on paper, it could appear UW-Milwaukee's dance may be a short one courtesy of Villanova, but we're not counting them out yet -- not with the way they're playing.The Panthers have been out to prove the so-called "experts" wrong from day one of practice this season.Head Coach Rob Jeter feels the adversity -- from the last season swoon that coincided with star guard Jordan Aaron's four-game suspension has helped a close-knit bunch of young men grow both on and off the court."When you're having fun, it's amazing how things fall into place.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers were picked to finish last in the Horizon League this season -- but instead, they were Horizon League champions, and they launched themselves into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006.The #15 Panthers are in Buffalo, New York, where they'll face #2 Villanova on Thursday, March 20th.#15 seeds aren't supposed to beat #2 seeds -- so on paper, it could appear UW-Milwaukee's dance may be a short one courtesy of Villanova, but we're not counting them out yet -- not with the way they're playing.The Panthers have been out to prove the so-called "experts" wrong from day one of practice this season.Head Coach Rob Jeter feels the adversity -- from the last season swoon that coincided with star guard Jordan Aaron's four-game suspension has helped a close-knit bunch of young men grow both on and off the court."When you're having fun, it's amazing how things fall into place.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers depart for NCAA tourney in Buffalo
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball team departed for Buffalo, New York on Tuesday morning, March 18th -- where they will play the first round in the NCAA tournament.The Panthers loaded up a couple of coach buses outside of the Klotsche Center -- and headed down to Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers basketball team departed for Buffalo, New York on Tuesday morning, March 18th -- where they will play the first round in the NCAA tournament.The Panthers loaded up a couple of coach buses outside of the Klotsche Center -- and headed down to Mitchell International Airport.
Brewers, UWM schedule exhibition game for 2015
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are in the middle of Cactus League play preparing for the upcoming season, but the Club already has one game on their 2015 exhibition slate.The Brewers announced plans on Tuesday, March 18th to play an exhibition game against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team at Maryvale Baseball Park on a date to be determined.This is the first time the Brewers have faced a collegiate team in an exhibition game since 1983 when they played the Arizona State University men’s baseball team.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are in the middle of Cactus League play preparing for the upcoming season, but the Club already has one game on their 2015 exhibition slate.The Brewers announced plans on Tuesday, March 18th to play an exhibition game against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team at Maryvale Baseball Park on a date to be determined.This is the first time the Brewers have faced a collegiate team in an exhibition game since 1983 when they played the Arizona State University men’s baseball team.
Badgers play in Milw., UWM in NY as NCAA Tourney kicks off
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Selection Sunday is the day NCAA Tournament brackets and seeds are released -- and Wisconsin sports fans were waiting to see who and where the UW-Milwaukee Panthers, and the UW Badgers will play in the tourney.The first round of the NCAA Tournament occurs this Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th in Dayton, Ohio.The second round occurs Thursday, March 20th and Saturday, March 22nd -- and the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee hosts some second round games.We've learned the #2 Wisconsin Badgers will play #15 American in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Selection Sunday is the day NCAA Tournament brackets and seeds are released -- and Wisconsin sports fans were waiting to see who and where the UW-Milwaukee Panthers, and the UW Badgers will play in the tourney.The first round of the NCAA Tournament occurs this Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th in Dayton, Ohio.The second round occurs Thursday, March 20th and Saturday, March 22nd -- and the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee hosts some second round games.We've learned the #2 Wisconsin Badgers will play #15 American in Milwaukee at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday.
Excitement fills UW-Milwaukee campus on Selection Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers are headed for the NCAA Tournament!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers are headed for the NCAA Tournament!
UWM Panthers not waiting for NCAA Tourney to dance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team has their dancing shoes on -- and they're not waiting for the NCAA Tournament to dance!The UWM Panthers are in the Big Dance after beating Wright State last Tuesday night, March 11th 69-63.Wright State has a season-high six-game winning streak snapped.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team has their dancing shoes on -- and they're not waiting for the NCAA Tournament to dance!The UWM Panthers are in the Big Dance after beating Wright State last Tuesday night, March 11th 69-63.Wright State has a season-high six-game winning streak snapped.