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 investigate threat made by student at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast

MILWAUKEE -- An alleged threat made by one student to another at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology-Southeast has been deemed non-credible.The threat was made in the last month.

'It's special:' MU earns No. 2 seed as Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returns to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- As the Big East Women's Volleyball Championship returned to Milwaukee for a third time, most recently in 2017, a Marquette University senior is breaking records with a team that's chasing a lengthy tournament run.

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.

'It just gives me more of a heightened sense:' 2 women robbed near Marquette campus

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette University Police Department is warning students to be alert — after two women were robbed in downtown Milwaukee near campus.

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.

'It's terrifying:' Man sought after 3rd assault near UWM in about a week

MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee issued a Safe Alert on Tuesday, Nov. 19 after another assault was reported around 12:20 p.m. -- the third in about a week -- in the same neighborhood."It's terrifying -- terrifying," said Monica Ganos, UWM student.The assault happened near N.

19-year-old man charged in connection with assault of UWM student: 'Not a misunderstanding'

MILWAUKEE -- 19-year-old Jaelen Durham of Milwaukee faces a charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct in association with an assault on a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student on Tuesday, Nov. 12.According to the criminal complaint, the student stated she was walking on Oakland Avenue "when a man she did not know came up from behind her, wrapped his arms around her and picked her up off of the ground." The student said "when she quickly realized that she did not know the person picking her up, she began screaming and trying to hit the defendant." The complaint indicates Durham put the student down -- and she ran into a nearby restaurant.

Man sought, accused of fondling UWM student near campus

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were looking for a man accused of fondling a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student Monday morning, Nov. 11.According to a UWM Safe Alert, it happened on Frederick Avenue near Park Place shortly before noon.Police said the man came up behind victim, grabbed her from behind, and fondled her.