Officials investigating strong armed robbery near UWM campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials are reporting a robbery that occurred on Monday, April 8th near the UW-Milwaukee campus.Officials say a strong armed robbery occurred around 9:00 p.m. near the 3200 block of N.

Beyond the Game: UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee is sitting out the NCAA Tournament this March, as it has every year since 2006.

UW-Milwaukee fraternity steps in to restore home after fatal fire

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fire took the life of a young boy back in February, and now, a group of UW-Milwaukee students has stepped in to bring new life to this home.Seven-year-old Miguel Quintanilla lost his life one day after he was pulled from a fire at a home near 10th and Holt in Milwaukee.Officials say a refrigerator is to blame for sparking the flames.The fire not only took the life of the only son of two military veterans, but also, their home.Now, a group of UWM students -- part of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, have stepped in to restore the home.

Beyond the Game: UWM Sports Journalism Professor Gregg Hoffmann

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us will admit to having some sort of early influence in our careers, for a bevy of notable local sports personalities, that influence was one man: Gregg Hoffmann.Listen to the radio, go to an Admirals game, check out the Bucks on TV, take in a race and you may very well be seeing the influence of Gregg Hoffmann, the father of sports journalism at UW-Milwaukee."He was inspirational because he was doing what he wanted to do.

Beyond the Game: UW-Milwaukee's Ryan Haggerty

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is a bittersweet time of year for senior college basketball players.

Milwaukee Panthers fall to UWGB Phoenix 78-61

GREEN BAY -- Big Alec Brown scored a career-high 28 points as Green Bay took control in the 2nd half of a 78-61 win over UW Milwaukee.Coach Rob Jeter's Panthers (8-23, 3-13 Horizon league) were within five after a Paris Gulley (19 points) jumper, but the Phoenix rose up by scoring the next 9 points in a 70 span of 70 seconds.Coach Brian Wardle's Green Bay team (16-13, 10-5) could wind up hosting the Panthers again in the first round of the league tournament.

Panthers go into deep freeze, lose at UIC, 60-50

CHICAGO -- UIC outscored the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 35-8 in the second half and scored the final 19 points of the game to post a 60-50 win Wednesday night at the UIC Pavilion.

Police seek man who's stealing flushing devices

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For nearly four months, police from several departments have been trying to catch a man who's stealing flushing valves from toilets and urinals in public restrooms.

Family of Robert Steinbrecker says "thank you"

CEDARBURG (WITI) --  A day after the body of 24-year old Robert Steinbrecker was recovered in Cedar Creek in Cedarburg, the man's family thanked the community.

Business Journal Report (1-9-13)

In business news for Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 -- The Wall Street Journal reports Apple is working on a less expensive version of the iPhone that could debut this year.

Man found dead of heroin overdose in UWM dorm room

MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a heroin overdose death that occurred on Monday, December 3rd on the UW-Milwaukee campus. 

UW-Milwaukee to offer four flexible-degree programs

MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will be the first school in the UW System to offer a so-called flexible degree, in which students will be able to earn college credit for knowledge already gained through work or life experience.

UW-Milwaukee Student Assoc. urges school to halt sales of Palermo's pizza

MILWAUKEE -- The UW-Milwaukee Student Association has called upon the school's administration to halt sales of Palermo's pizza on campus until the labor dispute between Palermo's and the Palermo's Workers Union is resolved.

South Carolina Gamecocks defeat UWM 82-75

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Brenton Williams scored 12 of his 14 points in overtime as South Carolina overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half to defeat Wisconsin-Milwaukee 82-75 Sunday, November 11th in Frank Martin's debut as Gamecocks coach.

East Coast natives studying in Milwaukee watch Sandy through social media

MILWAUKEE -- As post-tropical Sandy, once a hurricane made landfall Monday, October 29th, many in the Milwaukee area relied on social media to learn how family members on the east coast were faring the storm.

UWM Professor Mordecai Lee provides presidential debate analysis

MILWAUKEE -- President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney squared off Wednesday night, October 3rd in the first of three debates before voters take to the polls on November 6th.

Neighbors, leaders meet to discuss solution to rowdy UWM students on east side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police, UW-Milwaukee police and neighbors have been working to curb the commotion near UWM's campus after loud partying near the school has reportedly become a nuisance for neighbors.