MPS holds HBCU week; students get college, career planning

Milwaukee Public Schools students got an in-depth college and career experience during the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

Panthers men's basketball practice draws fans; Baldwin buzz builds

UW-Milwaukee Panthers fans turned out for an open practice Friday, buzz building around coach Pat Baldwin and his son, Patrick Baldwin Jr.

UWM supply drive for MPS schools
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Two Milwaukee Public Schools benefited Friday, Oct. 15 from a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee drive.

UWM supply drive helps MPS schools

Two Milwaukee Public Schools benefited Friday, Oct. 15 from a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee drive.

Milwaukee Public Museum exhibit opens: 'Voyage to the Deep'

The Milwaukee Public Museum opened its ''Voyage to the Deep'' exhibit Friday, taking visitors deep into the depths of the ocean.

3 robberies near Marquette, UWM; suspects sought

Police are looking for suspects in connection with a string of robberies across two Milwaukee college campuses.

Marquette student robbed near 18th and Kilbourn

A 19-year-old Marquette University student was the victim of an armed robbery near 18th and Kilbourn on Thursday, Oct. 14.

Waukesha schools diversity signs prompt heated debate

The School District of Waukesha has found itself in a heated debate about signs promoting diversity and inclusivity in the schools.

Waukesha schools diversity signs prompt heated debate
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The School District of Waukesha has found itself in a heated debate about signs promoting diversity and inclusivity in the schools. Those signs have been ordered to be removed by the district from the classrooms, but parents are calling for the district to allow them to be put back.

Armed robbery near Marquette; vehicle stolen, 2 suspects sought

The Marquette University Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that happened Wednesday, Oct. 13 near 18th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

Madison schools to ban hidden surveillance cameras

The Madison school district plans to ban hidden surveillance cameras after officials placed them in a high school locker room.

New push to get high school seniors to tackle the FAFSA
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With the completion of federal financial aid forms down 14% in just two years at Milwaukee Public Schools, the district along with MATC and UW-Milwaukee have a call to action.

FAFSA effort: Milwaukee leaders urge MPS seniors to take action

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is working with M-Cubed partners (Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), MATC, and UW-Milwaukee) to grow FAFSA completion.

UW Chancellor Rebecca Blank leaving for Northwestern University

The University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank has announced she will be leaving the school to lead Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.

MPS' Maple Tree virtual due to COVID

Milwaukee Public Schools' Maple Tree School will move to virtual learning due to COVID-19, MPS officials announced Sunday, Oct. 10.

McDonald's offering free ‘thank you’ breakfast to educators Oct. 11-15

Just as it did with first responders and health care workers last year, McDonald’s will give a free Thank You Meal to teachers, administrators and school staff this week.

MIAD opening downtown Milwaukee gallery at The Avenue

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) on Wednesday, Oct. 6 announced the opening of MIAD Gallery at The Avenue MKE.