Former president of MPS Board of School Directors pleads guilty to federal charges in bribery scheme

MILWAUKEE -- The former president of the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors pleaded guilty in federal court in connection with an alleged bribery scheme stretching across state lines.

'Just wanted attention:' Man said sign with swastika at UWM was meant as conversation starter

MILWAUKEE -- A sign with a swastika on it was carried on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Monday afternoon, May 6.Students told FOX6 News a man was seen with the sign in front of an Israeli organization's booth.He told FOX6 News he only held the sign as a conversation starter, and said it had nothing to do with Nazis or white nationalism."I just wanted to spark the conversation.

JJ Watt reveals he doesn't plan to write his May 11 UW commencement address

MADISON -- J.J. Watt, Houston Texans defensive end and former Wisconsin Badgers player will be back on campus at UW on May 11 -- not to play football -- but to deliver the spring commencement address before the Class of 2019!

'Honoring the victims:' Weekend vigils scheduled at MU, in Brookfield after Sri Lanka terror attacks

MILWAUKEE -- Weekend vigils have been scheduled at Marquette University in Milwaukee and at Ridgewood Church in Brookfield to honor the more than 300 people killed on Easter Sunday in terror attacks in Sri Lanka.

'Truly priceless:' Marquette's new Athletic and Human Performance Research Center called a game-changer

MILWAUKEE -- After 12 months of construction and years of planning, FOX6 News on Tuesday, April 23 checked out a new building on Marquette University's campus.The $24 million, 46,000 square foot Athletic and Human Performance Research Center was called a game-changer for athletics at the university.In addition to serving as a dedicated research space, it offers something else that was desperately needed for the lacrosse and golf teams."We've got two teams in here that had really no place to call home at all.

MU basketball players Sam, Joey Hauser to transfer from program: 'Wish them the best of luck'

MILWAUKEE --Marquette University men’s basketball players Sam and Joey Hauser will transfer from the program, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Monday morning, April 15.“We are thankful for all that Sam and Joey contributed to our program and University during their time at Marquette and wish them the best of luck in the future,” Wojciechowski said.  “We have a tremendous group of returning players and are extremely excited about the upcoming season and future of our program.”