'Felt like it wasn't real:' UWM student recounts being held at gunpoint, robbed of his car
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sent out a safety alert to students and staff following an armed robbery incident that happened near campus.
Thompson won't say when UW System campuses would close due to COVID-19
Interim University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson said that he has a threshold in mind for when a COVID-19 outbreak would trigger campuses to shut down, but he's not saying what it is.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
UW Regents approve budget with tuition-forgiveness program
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved a state budget request that would increase spending by 3.5% in each of the next two years
'They understand it:' With fall sports canceled due to pandemic, UWM asks student-athletes to sign pledge
At UW-Milwaukee, student-athletes are being asked to sign a pledge. The goal: keeping everyone safe from the pandemic, with the hope of brining back sports.
'I'm not worried:' Parents, students protest Oak Creek-Franklin schools' all-virtual learning decision
Parents and students protested the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's decision to start the school year with all-virtual learning.
With a staggered approach, UWM students move into dorms
Due to COVID-19, the process has been expanded from a few days to almost two weeks, with specific move-in times.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Billboards removed after message about poverty sparks controversy
Billboards in Milwaukee with a message directed at people living in poverty were taken down after controversy ensued.
Racine Horlick student sweeps trio of AP awards: 'Proof of all the hard work'
A Racine Horlock graduate has made history -- sweeping a trio of national advanced placement awards.
Changing course, Kenosha Unified School District board votes to allow in-person, virtual learning choice
The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education voted to rescind a previously-approved all-virtual learning model, now offering students and families a choice of virtual or in-person learning.
Milwaukee Public Schools invites families to explore virtual learning process for new school year
A news release indicates each session will give families an understanding of the resources and technology being used to educate students during Phase One of the MPS Reopening Plan.
Wisconsin DHS releases reopening guidance for schools, focused on containing COVID-19
The Wisconsin Department of Health Service released school reopening guidelines that include measures aimed at containing coronavirus transmission.
'I love this:' YMCA offers Extended Learning Academy program to aid families, students in virtual learning
A YMCA learning program is offering support for students and parents juggling virtual learning amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Thompson wants $95.7 million boost for UW in state budget
The interim UW-System president said he will ask Gov. Evers for added funding in the next state budget and seek permission to borrow up to $1 billion.
Menomonee Falls parents warned of potentially inappropriate communication between school staffer, student
FOX6 News reached out to the district for an interview about the situation but were told it is now a police matter.?
Menomonee Falls parents warned of 'potentially inappropriate' communication between school staffer, student
FOX6 News reached out to the district for an interview about the situation -- but were told it is now a police matter.
'They want to give it a shot:' In-person learning means changes on the bus for students in Muskego
Part of the Muskego-Norway School District, Shari Engstrom said administrators gave students the option to attend class this fall in the traditional sense or from home. For those returning to the classroom, there will be changes on the bus.
'A few glitches:' MPS students, teachers navigate first day of new school year
Right now, MPS families will be dealing with the virtual model for the foreseeable future. The district says it'll move on to the next phase when guidance from state and local health officials show that it's safe.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.