Teachers union calls for COVID testing at MPS schools
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MPS is accused of not fully executing the COVID-19 testing program it had in place for schools to reopen.

COVID testing concerns Milwaukee teachers union

MPS is accused of not fully executing the COVID-19 testing program it had in place for schools to reopen.

Spring graduation extra special for Concordia pharmacy grad

26-year-old Margaret Rios accepted her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Concordia University Friday. COVID was only one small hurdle on her journey to this stage.

UW System to restart summer youth programs

The University of Wisconsin System plans to restart summer youth programs amid robust health protocols, system officials said Thursday.

Former coach charged with sex assault of Racine student-athletes

A former Horlick High School assistant wrestling coach now faces 27 charges, accused of sexually assaulting and taking nude photos of team members.

Milwaukee student meets VP Kamala Harris

A Milwaukee fifth-grader gained national attention after speaking during a roundtable with Vice President Kamala Harris.

UWM lab hosts VP Harris
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It was Kamala Harris' first visit to Milwaukee since taking office.

News of COVID cases at mask-optional Cedar Grove school
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News of two positive cases of COVID-19 at Cedar Grove Middle School came a day after the district went mask-optional.

Harris visits Milwaukee: UWM researchers showcase work

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researchers showed off their work to Vice President Kamala Harris as she toured the clean energy lab Tuesday.

Harris tours UWM clean energy lab, touts infrastructure plan

Vice President Kamala Harris toured UWM clean energy labs Tuesday and touted President Biden's $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.

MPS Teacher of the Year steps up during pandemic
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Going above and beyond in the midst of a pandemic, Susan Kridler, this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week is extra special.

MPS Teacher of the Year goes above and beyond during COVID

Going above and beyond in the midst of a pandemic, this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week is extra special. 

Vehicle thefts on Marquette campus increase; Hyundais, Kias targeted

MUPD has seen an increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia models, often Hyundai Sonatas and Elantras, and Kia Souls and Sportages.

Masks optional at Cedar Grove-Belgium schools

The Cedar Grove-Belgium School District made masks optional with five weeks remaining in the school year.

COVID shifts some MPS classes back to virtual learning
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Just weeks after being allowed to return to school, some MPS schools and 55 classes are turning virtual after COVID cases pop up

COVID means 55 MPS classrooms have gone virtual

Just a couple of weeks after returning to in-person learning, dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools classrooms and several schools are closing because of the spread of COVID-19.

Marquette student creates hand sanitizer wristband dispenser

Marquette University senior Kristen Carter created a wristband during the coronavirus pandemic to help dispense hand sanitizer on the go.

Casey the therapy dog calms students in Racine
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A Racine elementary school psychologist is relying on a new employee to help students and staff learn to manage stress: Her 3-year-old Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix named Casey.

Teacher helps Milwaukee students through COVID, challenges

At Northwest Catholic School near 41st and Good Hope, teacher Terrence Johnson has gone above and beyond for his students amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

12-year-old boy genius graduates from high school, college in same year — and he’s already started 2 companies

A 12-year-old North Carolina boy graduated from high school and college all in the same year. Oh, and that’s not all — he’s also running two start-up companies that he founded.