14K Milwaukee reckless driving citations since February, police say

A Milwaukee activist has collected more than 1,000 signatures calling for stricter punishment on reckless driving offenses.

UWM student's racist, homophobic video under investigation

A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is under fire after videos circulating on social media show the student making racist and homophobic comments.

First Lady Jill Biden to visit Milwaukee
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First Lady Jill Biden is visiting Milwaukee on Wednesday morning, Sept. 15 to tour Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School and speak with students and teachers about COVID-19 safety during in-person learning.

Kenosha school board members threatened after mask vote, groups show support
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A coalition of teachers, parents and more in Kenosha say it's time to come together after Kenosha Unified School District School Board members received threats stemming from a vote on masks.

Kenosha school mask vote threats, groups call for unity

A coalition of teachers, parents and more in Kenosha say it's time to come together after Kenosha Unified School District School Board members received threats stemming from a vote on masks.

Marquette Theatre in-person performances; 2021-22 season unveiled

Marquette Theatre announced on Tuesday, Sept. 14 the schedule for its 47th annual season, “Together Again.” Performances will return to live theatre.

Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Teaching 9/11: Generation of students taught history of attacks

9/11 stirs up vivid memories of the moments the U.S. was attacked. But for those who were not alive 20 years ago, they are now being taught what that day truly meant.

COVID vaccine: UW System scholarship $70K lottery campaign

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hopes to get at least 70% of its students vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October.

Marquette nursing clinical 'escape room' labs

Marquette’s College of Nursing takes pride in its simulation labs where students get almost real-life training on hospital patients.

MPS COVID vaccine mandate passed by board
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Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting.

Union calls for MPS vaccine mandate
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The teachers union in Milwaukee calls for a vaccine mandate in Milwaukee Public Schools ahead of a school board meeting Thursday.

MPS employee COVID vaccine mandate passes unanimously

Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting. It's a plan the teachers' union offered support for – a plan passed by the board unanimously during Thursday's meeting.

Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death

"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.

Illinois police warn parents against popular back-to-school photo trend

With back-to-school in full swing, safety experts and law enforcement are urging parents to be mindful of what they share in regards to a popular social media photo trend with kids – as it could make them easy targets for predators.

MPS Morse Middle School virtual due to COVID

Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented will move to virtual learning for 10 days starting Thursday, Sept. 9 until Monday, Sept. 20 “to decrease the likelihood of spreading COVID-19,” district leaders announced.

COVID vaccine: MPS considers mandate
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Milwaukee Public Schools leaders are considering a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Workers who don’t comply would face unpaid leave and later could be fired.

MPS considers COVID vaccine mandate

Milwaukee Public Schools leaders are considering a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Workers who don’t comply would face unpaid leave and later could be fired.