Wauwatosa welcomes students to class with COVID protocols
The Wauwatosa School District rolled out the red carpet for students on Wednesday – all with COVID-19 protocols.
Nicolet HS students head back to classroom, safety precautions in place
Nicolet High School students are heading back to the classroom on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Virtual learning: Kids' mental health, suicide concerns
Virtual learning was a listed stressor for 60% of children who died by suicide in Milwaukee County, the medical examiner's office said.
Police impersonator false alarm, Waukesha School Board tensions high
A false report of a person impersonating a police officer and wanted to arrest a Waukesha School Board member arose Tuesday.
Threats, explicit messages pour in for Waukesha school board members
Threats and lots of swearing were leveled against Waukesha School Board members. FOX6 acquired emails and voicemails through an open record request and some are graphic.
Beyond the Game: UWM's new O-How Center for basketball
Being able to compete in college athletics means being able to offer student-athletes an opportunity to succeed. At UWM, they're taking a big step in that direction.
Waukesha School Board reverses decision; will provide free meals for all
The Waukesha School Board Monday night reversed its decision on school lunches — meaning all students in the district can now receive free meals.
Free breakfast to start classes at Marquette
College students welcomed back with free food. Marquette University kicked off the first day of classes Monday.
Free breakfast for Marquette University students on 1st day of class
Marquette University kicked off the first day of classes by handing out breakfast to students.
Waukesha schools debate free lunch for all students
The School District of Waukesha is getting national attention for saying no to a federal free lunch program that provides meals to all students; instead it is going with a program that provides free and reduced lunch to students in need.
Hostile school board meetings have members calling it quits
A growing number of school board members are resigning or questioning their willingness to serve as meetings have devolved into shouting contests between deeply political constituencies over how racial issues are taught, masks in schools, and COVID-19 vaccines and testing requirements.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Wisconsin school mental health programs get $10.9M
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction distributed funding to support student mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse programs.
Controversial Cedarburg mural reborn in Grafton
A mural painted by Cedarburg middle school students to promote unity and inclusion was removed by the school board, sparking controversy among parents, along with determination to keep their kids' work alive.
Cedarburg mural removed by school board reborn in Grafton
A mural painted by Cedarburg middle school students to promote unity and inclusion was removed by the school board, sparking controversy among parents, along with determination to keep their kids' work alive.
Heat closes MPS schools early
The heat on Wednesday, Aug. 25 sent Milwaukee Public Schools students home early. Some worried kids would suffer heatstroke inside buildings that don’t have air conditioning.
Heat closes MPS schools early, A/C funding issues
The heat on Wednesday, Aug. 25 sent Milwaukee Public Schools students home early. Some worried kids would suffer heatstroke inside buildings that don’t have air conditioning.
Weather closes MPS early Wednesday
Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced schools will close early Wednesday, Aug. 25 “due to the weather forecast.”
UW System president not backing down on COVID protocols
A little more than a week from the start of classes, a debate over masks and COVID-19 protocols at University of Wisconsin System schools could end in lawsuits.
Marquette University move-in day
Tuesday, Aug. 24 was move-in day at Marquette University in downtown Milwaukee. For many, it's a day they will never forget – moving into a first-ever college dorm room.