'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Tomashek of St.