More than 750 students at 5 Milwaukee schools received new backpacks filled with supplies
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
'Ready to go:' College families head to the east side as UWM freshmen move into the dorms
MILWAUKEE -- The summer was officially over for students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 27, as the move-in process began.
No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener
MADISON — Jack Coan has been named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.Sunday's move came as no surprise, since Coan took the first-team reps in fall camp, ahead of Chase Wolf and highly touted freshman Graham Mertz.
'Mixed emotions:' Students move into residence halls at Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch University
MILWAUKEE -- From boxes to heavy lifting, everywhere you looked at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a sign of move-in day.Nearly 2,000 first-year students from 42 states, two U.S. territories, and 10 foreign countries moved into Marquette’s residence halls on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Dennis Tomashek sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of child pornography
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Tomashek of St.
MPS seeks your feedback on education through survey, listening sessions
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
School supplies collected during Bronzeville Sleepover for Education donated to Carver Academy
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
'Start with a plan:' Professors offer advice as UWM students prepare for the new school year
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
Marquette University prohibits dockless scooters on campus property 'effective immediately'
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
Columbia Playfield in Milwaukee reopens after major makeover
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
UWM student fights citation for taking, destroying swastika sign during campus protest
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
Wrecking ball work begins on McCormick Hall on campus of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration: 'Our goal is to build a strong foundation'
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.
Marquette University police issue safety alert after attempted armed robbery reported near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert — after an attempted armed robbery in downtown Milwaukee near campus.
Former Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus found not guilty of rape
MADISON -- A jury deliberated for just 30 minutes on Friday, Aug. 2 before former University of Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was acquitted on charges alleging that he sexually assaulted two female students.Cephus, 21, was suspended from the football team last August and was expelled from the university earlier this year for violating its non-academic misconduct code.
Woman tells jury ex-UW football player raped her in his home
MADISON — The trial of former University of Wisconsin football player Quintez Cephus began Tuesday with a woman testifying that Cephus raped her in his apartment.Cephus, 21, of Macon, Georgia, is charged with second- and third-degree sexual assault after two 18-year-old women reported to police that he had assaulted them on the same night in April 2018.
Golden Eagles alumni team 'looking forward to making another run' at tournament with $2M prize
MILWAUKEE -- Some big time money is on the line in a basketball tournament, and a Marquette University alumni team is shooting for that, and much more."We put in a lot of effort," said Joe Chapman, Golden Eagles alumni team coach. "Guys come in, and really compete, and get after it, and we are looking forward to making another run at this."The Basketball Tournament (TBT) comes with a $2 million prize for the winning team!