MPS breakup, 4-day week discussed in virtual town hall

A virtual Milwaukee Public Schools town hall Wednesday night included a discussion about splitting up the district. A four-day week was on the agenda.

UWM carbon monoxide leak, students to be compensated

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said it will compensate students and help with medical bills after a carbon monoxide leak at Cambridge Commons.

California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies

California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.

100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says

The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Wisconsin Senate ends session; MPS breakup, youth prison voted on

The Wisconsin Senate wrapped up the state's two-year legislative session Tuesday night with votes on a new juvenile prison and school vouchers.

MPS whistleblower claims retaliation, report appears to validate
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A Milwaukee Public Schools whistleblower claims retaliation, saying instead of addressing her curriculum concerns, the administration targeted her. A just-released report appears to validate her claims.

MPS whistleblower claims retaliation, report appears to validate

A Milwaukee Public Schools whistleblower claims retaliation, saying instead of addressing her curriculum concerns, the administration targeted her. A just-released report appears to validate her claims.

Kenosha school fight, off-duty officer on paid leave

Fists went flying inside a Kenosha middle school cafeteria Friday, March 4, and the focus now is not on the students, but an adult who stepped in to break it up.

Kenosha school fight, off-duty officer on paid leave
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Fists went flying inside a Kenosha middle school cafeteria Friday, March 4, and the focus now is not on the students, but an adult who stepped in to break it up.

March against Waukesha school merger proposal

Parents and students in Waukesha on Saturday marched against a proposal to merge Whittier and Hadfield elementary schools.

UWM carbon monoxide leak; loophole in building code, attorney says

UWM said building code does not require carbon monoxide detectors for the residence hall. A personal injury attorney said there is a loophole.

15th and State shooting, Marquette University police investigate
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The Marquette University Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 15th and State on Wednesday afternoon.

UWM installs carbon monoxide detectors after Cambridge Commons leak

UWM told Contact 6 that none of its residence halls had carbon monoxide detectors. Installation of detectors is now underway.

Education investment urged with Wisconsin budget surplus

Businesses and education leaders in southeast Wisconsin are pushing the state legislature to invest in education.

Bucks' Brook Lopez book donation to MPS, Next Door Foundation

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is providing nearly $70,000 in donated books and funds to three MPS schools and to Next Door Foundation.

MU Law Poll: Most Wisconsin voters undecided for August primary

A new Marquette University Law School Poll released on Wednesday, March 2 finds 51% of registered Wisconsin voters do not know who they will vote for in the August primary.