UW System ACT, SAT exemptions extended for 2 more years

University of Wisconsin System officials voted Friday to let freshman applicants forego sending in their ACT and SAT test scores for another two years.

Wisconsin college student voter ID requirement upheld

A federal judge upheld voter ID requirements for Wisconsin college students, disposing of a lawsuit that has been lingering for more than two years.

Regent panel OKs out-of-state, graduate tuition increase

University of Wisconsin System leaders signed off Thursday on tuition increases for out-of-state undergraduates and graduate students at seven campuses.

Jones, Lewis lead Marquette past Kansas State 64-63

Kam Jones scored 15 points, Oso Ighodaro blocked a potential game-winning shot in the final seconds and Marquette edged Kansas State 64-63 in the Big East/Big 12 Battle on Wednesday night, K-State's first home loss this season.

Shots fired near Marquette campus, no injuries

The Marquette University Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that happened Thursday, Dec. 9 near 24th and Wells.

Wauwatosa superintendent initially protected employee accused of conflict of interest

The Wauwatosa School District superintendent publicly promised accountability after allegations his employee encouraged the district to adopt the academic program paying her husband.

Lakeshore Technical College 1st esports season starts in spring
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The feeling of legitimacy can be found inside one recently renovated room at Lakeshore Technical College and it is unlike anything else the school has to offer.

Shots fired near Marquette campus, no injuries reported

The Marquette University Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that happened Sunday, Dec. 5.

COVID outbreak at Marin school blamed on family who ignored positive test

A COVID outbreak at an elementary school in the North Bay stems from a student who went to school while infected with the novel coronavirus.  

UWM Panthers top Robert Morris; Baldwin Jr. scores 26

The Milwaukee Panthers beat Robert Morris in a Horizon League matchup Saturday. Patrick Baldwin Jr. scored 26 points.

COVID concern: Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus goes virtual

Bay View Montessori School's Upper Campus will move to virtual learning on Tuesday, Nov. 30 and return to in-person learning on Friday, Dec. 10.

Milwaukee teacher inspires kids 1 word at a time
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As Lorraine Moore opens a life-sized book, children gather around to hear her read. Moore is the creator and author of two published children?s books with two more on the way.

Milwaukee teacher inspires kids 1 word at a time; 'Reading can be fun'

As Lorraine Moore opens a life-sized book, children gather around to hear her read. Moore is the creator and author of two published children’s books with two more on the way.

Literacy Link: Incarcerated parents stay connected with their kids

Literacy Link started at the House of Correction this year. It combines parenting classes, emotion coaching and reading to connect children and justice-involved parents.

Student loan debt scams: Wisconsin agencies issue warning

The Wisconsin DATCP and the Wisconsin DFI encourage student loan borrowers to take caution when it comes to questionable companies and fraudsters.

Vaccine mandate: MPS staff 90.4% compliance rate

The latest data on Milwaukee Public Schools staff vaccine mandate was listed off during the MPS School Board meeting on Thursday evening, Nov. 18.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Mistrial over video unlikely, retired justice says

Janine Gekse, a retired Wisconsin Supreme Court justice who is now a law professor at Marquette University, said a mistrial in the Kyle Rittenhouse case is unlikely.