University of Wisconsin System enrollment drops 2.6%
MADISON — Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin System dropped 2.6% percent compared to last year.Preliminary enrollment for the 2019 academic year announced by the university Thursday was just over 167,000 students.
University of Wisconsin Marching Band to perform during Packers-Raiders game at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced the University of Wisconsin Marching Band will perform at the game Sunday, Oct. 20 vs.
6 months until the election, who will run to replace Chris Abele? 'It's good to have the choices'
MILWAUKEE -- The shock of Chris Abele's announcement that he is not running for reelection lasted one night.
Survey: Quarter of women at UW-Madison sexually assaulted
MADISON — More than a quarter of University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate women who responded to a new survey say they've been sexually assaulted.UW-Madison was one of 33 colleges that participated in the Association of American Universities survey this year.
'We can't wait:' Milwaukee 2020 wants to host most diverse, inclusive political convention in history
MILWAUKEE -- The goal of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee is to host the most diverse, inclusive convention in history.
Wisconsin Assembly approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators have passed a bill that would extend health insurance for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The Assembly unanimously passed the measure Thursday and it now goes to Gov.
Foundation gives UW vet school $15 million for building project
MADISON — A foundation that supports University of Wisconsin-Madison research has given the college's School of Veterinary Medicine a $15 million gift to jump-start renovations and new construction.The project includes remodeling a current building and constructing a new one.
'They are taking the baton:' MPS students speak up about issues that matter to them
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students came together on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to have their voices heard -- speaking up as one about issues that matter to them.Three-hundred students from 31 middle and high schools attended the second annual Leadership Summit at Serb Hall, designed to build confidence while gathering the concerns of their fellow peers.
Wisconsin Senate approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday, Oct. 8 that would force the state, municipalities, and universities to continue paying health insurance premiums for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The bill would require the state, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System and Marquette University to cover premiums for slain officers and medical workers' spouses and children if the entity paid such premiums while the officer or worker was employed.Coverage would last until spouses turn 65 and children turn 26.
Odor coming from old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co. in Walker's Point so bad it's sending people to the hospital
MILWAUKEE -- A strong odor in Walker's Point is so bad, it sent some to the hospital, FOX6 News learned Monday, Oct. 7.The odor is coming from the old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co., with contaminant removal getting underway in July -- expected to continue until February 2020.Some who live and work nearby said it's making them sick.
'Our future is the kids:' Bruce Weber, native son and MPS alum, honored at fundraising dinner
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
Cancer Crush event helps raise money for doctors, scientists working towards a cure
MILWAUKEE -- It's a sad but true statistic: nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer.
MPD: Student sets off firecracker at Riverside University HS, prompts evacuation
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
4-year-old boy comes home from school with gashes on wrist
4-year-old boy comes home from school with gashes on wrist
'Grateful and blessed:' Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son, gets scholarship offer from UW
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers extended a scholarship offer to Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son.Cristian Driver, a sophomore in Texas, tweeted the news.Driver is a safety and a highly-touted recruit, with a number of big schools showing interest.
UW-Milwaukee student robbed at gunpoint: 'I didn't think living on Oakland would be a problem'
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18.It happened around 12:05 a.m. on Oakland Avenue near Hartford Avenue.According to UWM police, the robber approached a student, pointed a gun, and demanded their property.
Christian Mothershead, accused of human trafficking, faces new bail jumping charge
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
Attorney: Teacher accused of human trafficking 'immediately re-arrested' after victim claimed contact
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
Prosecutors: Child porn found on laptop of man under investigation for burglary at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- A man under investigation in connection with a burglary at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faces child pornography charges after a search warrant was executed on his personal laptop.