Chance the Rapper donates $15K to Milwaukee teacher, school

Chance the Rapper donates $15K to Milwaukee teacher, school

MILWAUKEE -- Margaret Roushar appeared alongside Chance the Rapper on his Instagram live Thursday, May 7.The rapper is donating $15,000 dollars to her and $15,000 to her school -- Parkview School in Milwaukee -- part of a partnership with Box Tops for Education.

MILWAUKEE -- Margaret Roushar appeared alongside Chance the Rapper on his Instagram live Thursday, May 7.The rapper is donating $15,000 dollars to her and $15,000 to her school -- Parkview School in Milwaukee -- part of a partnership with Box Tops for Education.

UW working on protocols for students' return in fall

UW working on protocols for students' return in fall

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System leaders are working on safety protocols that could enable students to return to campus if the coronavirus pandemic stretches into fall, system President Ray Cross told regents Thursday.Cross told the regents during a teleconference that system leaders want to be able to test all faculty, staff and students — a task he called “monumental.” They also want to be able to trace student contacts, create a way to isolate and quarantine the sick as well as infected people who aren't showing symptoms.Leaders also want to be able to identify public spaces where people could meet safely and provide protective gear to faculty and students.“We will be back in session in fall,” Cross said. “How we deliver that, it won't be normal.

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System leaders are working on safety protocols that could enable students to return to campus if the coronavirus pandemic stretches into fall, system President Ray Cross told regents Thursday.Cross told the regents during a teleconference that system leaders want to be able to test all faculty, staff and students — a task he called “monumental.” They also want to be able to trace student contacts, create a way to isolate and quarantine the sick as well as infected people who aren't showing symptoms.Leaders also want to be able to identify public spaces where people could meet safely and provide protective gear to faculty and students.“We will be back in session in fall,” Cross said. “How we deliver that, it won't be normal.

Medical College students give back to the community with homemade PPE

Medical College students give back to the community with homemade PPE

MILWAUKEE -- Students at the Medical College of Wisconsin are giving back to the community during the pandemic -- even though they are unable to work directly with patients.

MILWAUKEE -- Students at the Medical College of Wisconsin are giving back to the community during the pandemic -- even though they are unable to work directly with patients.

Marquette University reschedules spring 2020 commencement for Aug. 30

Marquette University reschedules spring 2020 commencement for Aug. 30

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has rescheduled its 2020 spring commencement ceremony for August 30 at Fiserv Forum, the university announced Friday, April 24.Originally slated for Sunday, May 17, the coronavirus pandemic took the remainder of the semester online in mid-March and halted all in-person graduation ceremonies due to social distancing protocols.In a statement, Marquette University President Michael Lovell acknowledged these plans could change:

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has rescheduled its 2020 spring commencement ceremony for August 30 at Fiserv Forum, the university announced Friday, April 24.Originally slated for Sunday, May 17, the coronavirus pandemic took the remainder of the semester online in mid-March and halted all in-person graduation ceremonies due to social distancing protocols.In a statement, Marquette University President Michael Lovell acknowledged these plans could change:

Video: Froedtert, Medical College of Wisconsin staff cheer on 75-year-old COVID-19 survivor

Video: Froedtert, Medical College of Wisconsin staff cheer on 75-year-old COVID-19 survivor

MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital staff on gave Fred, a 75-year-old resident of Milwaukee, a proper sendoff when he was released Tuesday, April 23, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 since April 4.Officials say Fred suffered fever and acute hypoxic respiratory failure as a result of the coronavirus.

MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital staff on gave Fred, a 75-year-old resident of Milwaukee, a proper sendoff when he was released Tuesday, April 23, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 since April 4.Officials say Fred suffered fever and acute hypoxic respiratory failure as a result of the coronavirus.

How the 'Safer at Home' extension is affecting schools in our area

How the 'Safer at Home' extension is affecting schools in our area

MILWAUKEE -- High schools like the Milwaukee School of Languages are providing resources and devices today for those in need of technical support.

MILWAUKEE -- High schools like the Milwaukee School of Languages are providing resources and devices today for those in need of technical support.

Milwaukee Public Schools close for remainder of 2019-20 school year

Milwaukee Public Schools close for remainder of 2019-20 school year

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will remain closed for the 2019–2020 school year, following a decision by Governor Tony Evers to extend 'Safer at Home' orders on Thursday, April 16."Our priority remains focused on the health and safety of all students, families, and staff," MPS Superintendent Dr.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will remain closed for the 2019–2020 school year, following a decision by Governor Tony Evers to extend 'Safer at Home' orders on Thursday, April 16."Our priority remains focused on the health and safety of all students, families, and staff," MPS Superintendent Dr.

Milwaukee-area health officials concerned about 'increasing rates of suicide' amid COVID-19 pandemic

Milwaukee-area health officials concerned about 'increasing rates of suicide' amid COVID-19 pandemic

MILWAUKEE -- While we may be separated physically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health experts say it's important to stay connected now more than ever, with Milwaukee area health officials indicating they're seeing a rise in suicides.It's important to note that help is available, with some feeling more alone than ever as a result of social distancing intended to help stop the spread of the virus.

MILWAUKEE -- While we may be separated physically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health experts say it's important to stay connected now more than ever, with Milwaukee area health officials indicating they're seeing a rise in suicides.It's important to note that help is available, with some feeling more alone than ever as a result of social distancing intended to help stop the spread of the virus.

Voters overwhelmingly OK increasing MPS' revenue limit by $87M through property taxes

Voters overwhelmingly OK increasing MPS' revenue limit by $87M through property taxes

MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that would increase Milwaukee Public Schools' revenue limit through property taxes over a four-year span.With all the votes tallied in the 2020 spring election, 78 percent (67,110 votes) of voters approved of the referendum -- while 22 percent opposed it.With the referendum's approval, there will be a four-year phase-in revenue limit increase totaling $87 million.

MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum that would increase Milwaukee Public Schools' revenue limit through property taxes over a four-year span.With all the votes tallied in the 2020 spring election, 78 percent (67,110 votes) of voters approved of the referendum -- while 22 percent opposed it.With the referendum's approval, there will be a four-year phase-in revenue limit increase totaling $87 million.

1st COVID-19 patient at UW Hospital treated with plasma from recovered patient

1st COVID-19 patient at UW Hospital treated with plasma from recovered patient

MADISON -- A COVID-19 patient at University Hospital has received the first transfusion of plasma donated from a local patient who has since recovered from the disease.UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) are part of the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program -- a nationwide effort to study whether giving plasma from people who survived COVID-19 to patients who are seriously ill with the disease can help shorten the duration or severity of their illness.Convalescent plasma therapy has been studied previously in other respiratory infections, including the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza virus pandemic, the 2003 SARS-CoV-1 epidemic, and the 2012 MERS-CoV epidemic.

MADISON -- A COVID-19 patient at University Hospital has received the first transfusion of plasma donated from a local patient who has since recovered from the disease.UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) are part of the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program -- a nationwide effort to study whether giving plasma from people who survived COVID-19 to patients who are seriously ill with the disease can help shorten the duration or severity of their illness.Convalescent plasma therapy has been studied previously in other respiratory infections, including the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza virus pandemic, the 2003 SARS-CoV-1 epidemic, and the 2012 MERS-CoV epidemic.

UWM baseball coach notes 'tough decisions, conversations' with season on hold due to COVID-19

UWM baseball coach notes 'tough decisions, conversations' with season on hold due to COVID-19

FRANKLIN -- According to the schedule, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers baseball team should have hosted the University of Illinois at Chicago April 3-5 in Franklin.

FRANKLIN -- According to the schedule, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers baseball team should have hosted the University of Illinois at Chicago April 3-5 in Franklin.