UW-Milwaukee to offer online, alternative instruction for rest of spring semester
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for the coronavirus, UWM officials announced Tuesday, March 17.A UWM Foundation employee who was tested March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital was negative for the virus, officials announced back on March 12.UWM officials noted in a news release posted on the university's website on Tuesday, March 17, confirming the positive case, "like all large institutions in Milwaukee, we expect to have more cases confirmed in the coming days."The campus was not closed Tuesday, but the university's website noted plans to close the university by Wednesday, March 18 at noon, limiting access to many areas to reduce exposure to COVID-19, including the Klotsche Center.
MPS sites offer food, instruction amid school closures: 'Grandma is going to be her teacher now'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Monday, March 16 began the distribution of meals and instructional materials for students at 20 "stop, grab, and go" sites throughout the city.
Milwaukee Health Department confirms city's 2nd coronavirus case as MPS school employee
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
'Not one question:' International travelers were not screened for coronavirus at O'Hare, woman says
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
Milwaukee Public Schools, Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified to close effective March 16
MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:
MPS may implement social distancing, make adjustments to gatherings like lunch, assemblies
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.
UW-Milwaukee officials: UWM Foundation employee tested for coronavirus not infected
MILWAUKEE -- The UWM Foundation employee who was tested Monday, March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital is not infected with the virus, officials announced Thursday, March 12.On Wednesday, the UWM Foundation building was closed, along with an adjoining convenience store.An initial news release from UWM said the employee became ill after contact with someone who went to a country with the Level 3 warning.
Marquette officials suspend in-person instruction starting March 16; classes online until April 10
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
'Catholics for Trump' event set for March 19 in Milwaukee postponed due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
Coronavirus test results pending: UWM suspends in-person instruction until at least April 10
MILWAUKEE -- At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
UWM prepares to move 'majority of classes' online after spring break; employee tested for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
Rufus King state champion swimmer dreams of Olympics
MILWAUKEE -- Ziyad Saleem, a Junior at Rufus King High School, took home gold in the 100 yard backstroke at this year's State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships.
'Buddy Check is my buddy:' Dousman woman thanks FOX6 for early detection of breast cancer
DOUSMAN -- We know the earlier you detect cancer, the better your odds are at beating it.That's why FOX6 has teamed up with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin for Buddy Check 6.We met up with Ronda Laue on a sunny day in Dousman, where she and her brother walked into her favorite flower shop.It's a place she finds comfort, especially on days that not so long ago, weren't so bright."It was scary," said Laue.It all started in a chair in her living room.
'React quickly:' Economic impact of coronavirus is still developing, impacting Wisconsin companies
MILWAUKEE -- China is a force unlike any other in the realms of manufacturing and economy.
Man accused of making threats to Froedtert dispatcher: 'I got nothing to lose'
MILWAUKEE -- Joel Dempsey, 36, was charged Tuesday, March 3 with a count of terrorist threats -- public panic or fear -- for allegedly making threats to dispatchers at Froedtert Hospital.According to the criminal complaint, a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy was sent to Froedtert on Saturday, Feb. 29 to investigate a threats complaint.
Marquette falls to No. 13 Seton Hall, 88-79
MILWAUKEE — The top scorers got their points, Sandro Mamukelashvili made the difference.Mamukelashvili had a career-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to back Myles Powell’s 28 points as No. 13 Seton Hall built a big second-half lead and then held off Marquette 88-79 on Saturday.Seton Hall (21-7, 13-3 Big East) led 44-35 at the half and extended the margin to 24 points midway through the final 20 minutes before Marquette rallied to 84-79 on a 3-pointer by Sacar Anim with 34 seconds left.Mamukelashvili, a 6-11 junior forward, missed 10 games with a fractured right wrist, before returning on Jan. 29.
UWM freshman missing for more than 2 weeks: 'It is still our hope that Sean will be found'
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Friday, Feb. 28 issued another appeal for assistance locating Sean Baek, 18, two weeks after his disappearance on Valentine's Day.In their update Friday, UWM officials said police "conducted an exhaustive search, both physical and electronic, on campus and in the community," but turned up no information that led to Baek.
