'He expected your best:' Golden Eagles coach recalls 'rebounding for Kobe' during Olympics
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski said Monday he was stunned to learn of the death of Kobe Bryant, who, along with his daughter, Gianna, was among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California."He had an intolerance for mediocrity," said Coach Wojciechowski.Bryant was respected on the many courts he conquered."He expected your best," said Wojciechowski. "That's why he thrived as a basketball player."Wojciechowski helped coach the late Los Angeles Lakers legend during the Beijing and London Olympics.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski said Monday he was stunned to learn of the death of Kobe Bryant, who, along with his daughter, Gianna, was among nine killed in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26 in Calabasas, California."He had an intolerance for mediocrity," said Coach Wojciechowski.Bryant was respected on the many courts he conquered."He expected your best," said Wojciechowski. "That's why he thrived as a basketball player."Wojciechowski helped coach the late Los Angeles Lakers legend during the Beijing and London Olympics.
'Kids are out in the dark:' Community speaks on proposal for bus schedule changes, earlier MPS start time
MILWAUKEE -- A proposal to restructure bus schedules, and change start times by transitioning Milwaukee Public Schools to a three-tiered model was discussed at an MPS committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 -- with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
MILWAUKEE -- A proposal to restructure bus schedules, and change start times by transitioning Milwaukee Public Schools to a three-tiered model was discussed at an MPS committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 -- with strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
Health officials monitor outbreak of coronavirus, worry it will 'become more virulent'
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a new strain of coronavirus out of Wuhan, China.
MILWAUKEE -- Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a new strain of coronavirus out of Wuhan, China.
'His words resonate:' Milwaukee's MLK Birthday Celebration among longest-running in US
MILWAUKEE -- Students throughout the Greater Milwaukee area shared speeches, artwork, and dancing Sunday, Jan. 19, ahead of Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Students throughout the Greater Milwaukee area shared speeches, artwork, and dancing Sunday, Jan. 19, ahead of Dr.
Caught on cam: Milwaukee teen robbed at gunpoint while walking to bus stop
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools student was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the bus stop.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools student was robbed at gunpoint while walking to the bus stop.
Wisconsin to host Iowa caucus site at Marquette University: 'Opportunity to play within the system'
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in history, Wisconsin will host an Iowa caucus site.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in history, Wisconsin will host an Iowa caucus site.
'Our vaccine rate is abysmal:' 200+ flu hospitalizations in Milwaukee County, compared to 46 in 2019
WAUWATOSA -- While getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu, FOX6 News learned Jan. 15 that most people in the Milwaukee area -- and across Wisconsin -- haven't gotten one.The flu is taking the U.S. by storm.
WAUWATOSA -- While getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu, FOX6 News learned Jan. 15 that most people in the Milwaukee area -- and across Wisconsin -- haven't gotten one.The flu is taking the U.S. by storm.
'He provided us with a strategy:' Marquette celebrates MLK's birthday
MILWAUKEE -- A special prayer breakfast was held at Marquette University Wednesday morning in honor of Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- A special prayer breakfast was held at Marquette University Wednesday morning in honor of Dr.
Milwaukee educator recognized for teaching students 'about just being their best selves'
MILWAUKEE -- We all have at least one teacher who made a huge impact on our lives.
MILWAUKEE -- We all have at least one teacher who made a huge impact on our lives.
'It's concerning:' Wauwatosa police arrest suspect for tackling juvenile, laying on top of her
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a suspect wanted for tackling a juvenile and laying on top of her in Wauwatosa.
MILWAUKEE -- Police arrested a suspect wanted for tackling a juvenile and laying on top of her in Wauwatosa.
'Help families:' Next Step Clinic, winner of Marquette's first-ever 'President’s Challenge' opens
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier children are diagnosed with things like autism -- the earlier they can start getting help.
MILWAUKEE -- The earlier children are diagnosed with things like autism -- the earlier they can start getting help.
Markus Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 upset of No. 10 Villanova
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.
UWM professor believes Iran will not avenge death of top commander on US soil
MILWAUKEE -- As tensions mount in the Middle East, the United States is preparing for Iran's next move.
MILWAUKEE -- As tensions mount in the Middle East, the United States is preparing for Iran's next move.
'Just so proud:' Greendale, UW marching bands represent Wisconsin well in 2020 Rose Parade
PASADENA, Calif. -- Wisconsin was well represented in the 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, Jan. 1.Under sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-50s, the Greendale High School Marching Band wowed the crowds gathered for the parade.
PASADENA, Calif. -- Wisconsin was well represented in the 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, Jan. 1.Under sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-50s, the Greendale High School Marching Band wowed the crowds gathered for the parade.
'They want to just keep playing:' UW-Madison student invents new tailgate-type game
DELAFIELD -- A University of Wisconsin student is changing the tailgate game -- literally.A summer of boredom turned into the creation of entertainment.
DELAFIELD -- A University of Wisconsin student is changing the tailgate game -- literally.A summer of boredom turned into the creation of entertainment.
'Have very achievable goals:' The key to making a New Year's resolution a success
BROOKFIELD -- As 2019 winds down -- it's time to start thinking about 2020.
BROOKFIELD -- As 2019 winds down -- it's time to start thinking about 2020.
$87 million MPS referendum approved for April ballot: 'Money will go directly to help the students'
MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is approved for the April ballot for only the second time in the history of the district.If passed, MPS officials say this historic step means resources in areas like art and music will be more plentiful for students; however, decision now rests on the hands of Milwaukee voters.
MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is approved for the April ballot for only the second time in the history of the district.If passed, MPS officials say this historic step means resources in areas like art and music will be more plentiful for students; however, decision now rests on the hands of Milwaukee voters.
$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.
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.
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.