MPS superintendent: All schools closed 'until further notice' due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, March 25 announced all schools will be closed "until further notice" as a result of the coronavirus.Previously, the schools were closed through April 13.Below is the superintendent's message to families:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, March 25 announced all schools will be closed "until further notice" as a result of the coronavirus.Previously, the schools were closed through April 13.Below is the superintendent's message to families:
MILWAUKEE -- Gov.
Remote learning extended for Marquette University students, commencement postponed
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell and other university leaders on Monday, March 23 announced the extension of remote learning for students, and the postponement of commencement as a result of the noval coronavirus.Remote learning was extended through the end of the spring semester -- May 10 -- including final exams, which will be administered online.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell and other university leaders on Monday, March 23 announced the extension of remote learning for students, and the postponement of commencement as a result of the noval coronavirus.Remote learning was extended through the end of the spring semester -- May 10 -- including final exams, which will be administered online.
'We're calling on the community:' Tommy Thompson Center at State Fair set up as PPE donation site
MILWAUKEE -- A doctor with the Medical College of Wisconsin on Monday, March 23 issued a plea for the community to donate supplies for health care providers treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus, and announced a central donation site -- the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.The Tommy Thompson Center will be open seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. You're asked to enter Gate 5 at S. 84th Street and Schlinger Avenue in West Allis."At this critical time, we’re calling on our community to donate supplies," said Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- A doctor with the Medical College of Wisconsin on Monday, March 23 issued a plea for the community to donate supplies for health care providers treating patients infected with the novel coronavirus, and announced a central donation site -- the Tommy Thompson Youth Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park.The Tommy Thompson Center will be open seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. You're asked to enter Gate 5 at S. 84th Street and Schlinger Avenue in West Allis."At this critical time, we’re calling on our community to donate supplies," said Dr.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cancels commencement, closes most student housing
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Friday, March 20 canceled its May commencement in line with Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Friday, March 20 canceled its May commencement in line with Wisconsin Gov.
UW System offering students prorated room and board refunds; UWM closing residence halls
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee will be closing university housing to residents, except those who are approved to stay, the university's housing department announced Thursday, March 19.Students who are currently living in university housing facilities are advised to move out as soon as possible and must be moved out no later than Friday, March 27.
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee will be closing university housing to residents, except those who are approved to stay, the university's housing department announced Thursday, March 19.Students who are currently living in university housing facilities are advised to move out as soon as possible and must be moved out no later than Friday, March 27.
UW-Milwaukee to offer online, alternative instruction for rest of spring semester
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for the coronavirus, UWM officials announced Tuesday, March 17.A UWM Foundation employee who was tested March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital was negative for the virus, officials announced back on March 12.UWM officials noted in a news release posted on the university's website on Tuesday, March 17, confirming the positive case, "like all large institutions in Milwaukee, we expect to have more cases confirmed in the coming days."The campus was not closed Tuesday, but the university's website noted plans to close the university by Wednesday, March 18 at noon, limiting access to many areas to reduce exposure to COVID-19, including the Klotsche Center.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee tested positive for the coronavirus, UWM officials announced Tuesday, March 17.A UWM Foundation employee who was tested March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital was negative for the virus, officials announced back on March 12.UWM officials noted in a news release posted on the university's website on Tuesday, March 17, confirming the positive case, "like all large institutions in Milwaukee, we expect to have more cases confirmed in the coming days."The campus was not closed Tuesday, but the university's website noted plans to close the university by Wednesday, March 18 at noon, limiting access to many areas to reduce exposure to COVID-19, including the Klotsche Center.
MPS sites offer food, instruction amid school closures: 'Grandma is going to be her teacher now'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Monday, March 16 began the distribution of meals and instructional materials for students at 20 "stop, grab, and go" sites throughout the city.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Monday, March 16 began the distribution of meals and instructional materials for students at 20 "stop, grab, and go" sites throughout the city.
Milwaukee Health Department confirms city's 2nd coronavirus case as MPS school employee
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
'Not one question:' International travelers were not screened for coronavirus at O'Hare, woman says
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
Milwaukee Public Schools, Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified to close effective March 16
MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Kenosha Unified, Racine Unified and Milwaukee Public Schools have decided to close effective Monday, March 16.A news release states the following:
MPS may implement social distancing, make adjustments to gatherings like lunch, assemblies
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.
UW-Milwaukee officials: UWM Foundation employee tested for coronavirus not infected
MILWAUKEE -- The UWM Foundation employee who was tested Monday, March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital is not infected with the virus, officials announced Thursday, March 12.On Wednesday, the UWM Foundation building was closed, along with an adjoining convenience store.An initial news release from UWM said the employee became ill after contact with someone who went to a country with the Level 3 warning.
MILWAUKEE -- The UWM Foundation employee who was tested Monday, March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital is not infected with the virus, officials announced Thursday, March 12.On Wednesday, the UWM Foundation building was closed, along with an adjoining convenience store.An initial news release from UWM said the employee became ill after contact with someone who went to a country with the Level 3 warning.
Marquette officials suspend in-person instruction starting March 16; classes online until April 10
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
'Catholics for Trump' event set for March 19 in Milwaukee postponed due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
MILWAUKEE -- President Donald Trump's scheduled "Catholics for Trump" event scheduled for March 19 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was postponed Wednesday, March 11 due to coronavirus.Catholics have been on the winning side of presidential elections since 1976.
Coronavirus test results pending: UWM suspends in-person instruction until at least April 10
MILWAUKEE -- At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
UWM prepares to move 'majority of classes' online after spring break; employee tested for coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Both Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee suspended all university-sponsored programs and travel to Level 3 travel warning countries amid coronavirus concerns, and officials urged anyone who travels to such places for personal reasons to follow CDC guidelines upon returning.At UWM on Tuesday, March 10, officials announced an employee of the UWM Foundation was tested Monday, March 9 for coronavirus at a Milwaukee-area hospital.
Rufus King state champion swimmer dreams of Olympics
MILWAUKEE -- Ziyad Saleem, a Junior at Rufus King High School, took home gold in the 100 yard backstroke at this year's State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships.
MILWAUKEE -- Ziyad Saleem, a Junior at Rufus King High School, took home gold in the 100 yard backstroke at this year's State Boys Swimming & Diving Championships.