$87 million MPS referendum voted on, approved for April ballot

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors took a "historic" step toward going to referendum for only the second time in the history of Milwaukee Public Schools, an MPS spokesperson says.The board voted to authorize a referendum question on the April 7 ballot -- a four-year, phase-in revenue limit increase for a total of $87 million -- at it's monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.That has a tax impact for homeowners of $160 per $100,000 of assessed property value, the spokesperson said.

Wisconsin, UW employee pay raises to be approved

MADISON — A 2% pay raise in each of the next two years for University of Wisconsin and state employees were slated to be approved Wednesday by a Republican-controlled committee of legislative leaders.The panel planned to reject Democratic Gov.

Police: 1 arrested after shots fired near Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 8 posted a safety alert on social media regarding a shots fired incident that happened near 22nd Street and Wisconsin Avenue.The victim stated he was stopped at the stop sign at  23rd St and Wisconsin Avenue when an unknown suspect fired 3-4 shots, striking his vehicle.

Markus Howard, Jamal Cain help Marquette hold off Kansas State, win 73-65

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Markus Howard had 19 points, Jamal Cain scored 17, and Marquette beat Kansas State 73-65 on Saturday night.Sacar Anim added 13 points for Marquette.The Golden Eagles (7-2) held off a comeback attempt by the Wildcats after leading by as many as 14 in the second half.Cartier Diarra had 14 points, Xavier Sneed and Makol Mawien scored 11 apiece and DaJuan Gordon had 10 points for Kansas State (5-3).

Police: Threat made by Carmen Schools student determined to be non-credible

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman said Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3 a threat made by a student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology Northwest near 68th Street and Silver Spring Drive was determined to be non-credible.The spokeswoman said the student was immediately removed from the building, and police were contacted.Police determined there was no safety concern for the school community.The spokeswoman said: "Carmen takes all threats to our students and staff very seriously and are thankful for the support from law enforcement."

Ashanti, Bow Wow, Omarion, Soulja Boy and more coming to UWM for 'Millennium Tour'

MILWAUKEE -- Ashanti, Bow Wow, Lloyd, Omarion, Pretty Ricky, Sammie, Soulja Boy, and the Ying Yang Twins are coming to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Panther Arena in April.G-Squared Events' "Millennium Tour" show was scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at 7 p.m.Tickets range from $48.50 to $253.00, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the UWM Panther Arena box office or Ticketmaster.com.A very limited number of VIP packages are available online only.

Marquette faculty, staff serve Thanksgiving dinner for students unable to travel home

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University faculty and staff served a Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 28 for approximately 300 students unable to travel home for the holiday, along with members of the community.MU officials said many of those taking part were international students.The Thanksgiving dinner was served in the Cobeen Hall dining room and was made possible by Campus Ministry, the Office of Residential Life, and Sodexo Food Service.

MU Law Poll: Fewer Wisconsin voters think President Trump should be impeached, compared to October

MILWAUKEE -- The support for impeaching and removing President Donald Trump from office appears to be decreasing in the key swing state of Wisconsin, as Republicans rally around the embattled president, a poll released Wednesday, Nov. 20 showed.“You’ve got Republicans coming home to Trump,” said Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette University Law School poll.The poll showed 40% of respondents support impeaching and removing President Trump.