Winter Olympics: Marquette alumnus wins team speed skating bronze
A Marquette University alumnus won bronze at the Winter Olympics as part of the Team USA men's speed skating team pursuit.
A Marquette University alumnus won bronze at the Winter Olympics as part of the Team USA men's speed skating team pursuit.
Catholic Memorial hosts STEM Challenge for students, 250 compete
At Catholic Memorial High School, middle school students from Waukesha and Milwaukee counties competed in a STEM Challenge on Wednesday.
At Catholic Memorial High School, middle school students from Waukesha and Milwaukee counties competed in a STEM Challenge on Wednesday.
Former UWM professor pleads guilty in federal wire fraud case
A former UWM professor pleaded guilty to defrauding students from April 2016 through November 2020, U.S. Attorney Richard Frohling announced.
A former UWM professor pleaded guilty to defrauding students from April 2016 through November 2020, U.S. Attorney Richard Frohling announced.
UW System moves to remove mask requirements
University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break
University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break
UW System foreign influence prevention bills approved
The Wisconsin Senate passed three Republican-backed bills aimed at preventing Chinese spies from infiltrating UW System campuses.
The Wisconsin Senate passed three Republican-backed bills aimed at preventing Chinese spies from infiltrating UW System campuses.
Concealed guns on school property, Wisconsin Senate OKs bill
The Wisconsin Senate sent Gov. Tony Evers a pair of bills on Tuesday that would make it easier to carry concealed firearms in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Senate sent Gov. Tony Evers a pair of bills on Tuesday that would make it easier to carry concealed firearms in Wisconsin.
Waukesha Whittier Hadfield schools merger proposal draws debate
Facing a $7 million shortfall for next year, the School District of Waukesha is considering merging two elementary schools. Parents question if it's the right move.
Facing a $7 million shortfall for next year, the School District of Waukesha is considering merging two elementary schools. Parents question if it's the right move.
Waukesha Whittier Hadfield schools merger proposal draws debate
Facing a $7 million shortfall for next year, the School District of Waukesha is considering merging two elementary schools. Parents question if it's the right move.
Facing a $7 million shortfall for next year, the School District of Waukesha is considering merging two elementary schools. Parents question if it's the right move.
Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
Milwaukee Public Museum: T-Rex exhibit opens Feb. 18
Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is bringing T. Rex and its ancestors back from extinction when the special exhibit Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family opens Friday, Feb. 18.
Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is bringing T. Rex and its ancestors back from extinction when the special exhibit Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family opens Friday, Feb. 18.
Funding for teacher training, recruitment; $1M committed by state
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced $1 million in funding for the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced $1 million in funding for the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program.
UW System regents approve raises for president, chancellors
The UW System Board of Regents has approved raises for the system president and campus chancellors.
The UW System Board of Regents has approved raises for the system president and campus chancellors.
Wisconsin parents back GOP bills limiting school authority
Dozens of Wisconsin parents are expressing their support for a package of Republican bills aimed at limiting school authority.
Dozens of Wisconsin parents are expressing their support for a package of Republican bills aimed at limiting school authority.
Blank: Political divide is greatest threat to UW-Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's outgoing chancellor is warning regents that the state's bitter political polarization is the greatest threat to the school's existence.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's outgoing chancellor is warning regents that the state's bitter political polarization is the greatest threat to the school's existence.
MPS redistricting plans, public hearing scheduled
The MPS school board will consider a process and timeline for redistricting at a Feb. 22 meeting. Two maps will be considered.
The MPS school board will consider a process and timeline for redistricting at a Feb. 22 meeting. Two maps will be considered.
Milwaukee students' Black history event brings figures to life
Students at Milwaukee's Maple Tree School are celebrating African Americans who made history by becoming them through an annual event.
Students at Milwaukee's Maple Tree School are celebrating African Americans who made history by becoming them through an annual event.
South Division High School shooting threat, man arrested
Police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old Milwaukee man in connection to a shooting threat at South Division High School earlier in the week.
Police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old Milwaukee man in connection to a shooting threat at South Division High School earlier in the week.
Thompson hails fight against virus in farewell as UW leader
Tommy Thompson, the 80-year-old former governor who has spent more than 50 years in public service, said in a farewell address Friday that the University of Wisconsin System has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than before he took over as interim president.
Tommy Thompson, the 80-year-old former governor who has spent more than 50 years in public service, said in a farewell address Friday that the University of Wisconsin System has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than before he took over as interim president.
MPS reduces virtual learning period
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced virtual learning for schools will be reduced to five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate has been reached within a 14-day window.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced virtual learning for schools will be reduced to five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate has been reached within a 14-day window.
South Division HS virtual; threat received at building Wednesday
Students with Milwaukee's South Division High School are virtual on Thursday, Feb. 10 – after staff received a call early Wednesday about a potential threat at the school building.
Students with Milwaukee's South Division High School are virtual on Thursday, Feb. 10 – after staff received a call early Wednesday about a potential threat at the school building.