Markus Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 upset of No. 10 Villanova

Markus Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 upset of No. 10 Villanova

MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.

MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 29 points and Marquette started 2020 with a 71-60 upset of 10th-ranked Villanova on Saturday, Jan. 4.Howard, who entered the day as the nation's top scorer at more than 25 points a game, added eight rebounds before fouling out to lead the Golden Eagles (10-3, 1-1 Big East).Cole Swider and Justin Moore each had 14 points for Villanova (10-2, 1-1), which had won its last six games.The difference came at the foul line — Marquette made 26 of 30, Villanova 3 of 5.

'Just so proud:' Greendale, UW marching bands represent Wisconsin well in 2020 Rose Parade

'Just so proud:' Greendale, UW marching bands represent Wisconsin well in 2020 Rose Parade

PASADENA, Calif. -- Wisconsin was well represented in the 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, Jan. 1.Under sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-50s, the Greendale High School Marching Band wowed the crowds gathered for the parade.

PASADENA, Calif. -- Wisconsin was well represented in the 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, Jan. 1.Under sunny skies with temperatures in the mid-50s, the Greendale High School Marching Band wowed the crowds gathered for the parade.

'They want to just keep playing:' UW-Madison student invents new tailgate-type game

'They want to just keep playing:' UW-Madison student invents new tailgate-type game

DELAFIELD -- A University of Wisconsin student is changing the tailgate game -- literally.A summer of boredom turned into the creation of entertainment.

DELAFIELD -- A University of Wisconsin student is changing the tailgate game -- literally.A summer of boredom turned into the creation of entertainment.

$87 million MPS referendum approved for April ballot: 'Money will go directly to help the students'

$87 million MPS referendum approved for April ballot: 'Money will go directly to help the students'

MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is approved for the April ballot for only the second time in the history of the district.If passed, MPS officials say this historic step means resources in areas like art and music will be more plentiful for students; however, decision now rests on the hands of Milwaukee voters.

MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is approved for the April ballot for only the second time in the history of the district.If passed, MPS officials say this historic step means resources in areas like art and music will be more plentiful for students; however, decision now rests on the hands of Milwaukee voters.

$87 million MPS referendum voted on, approved for April ballot

$87 million MPS referendum voted on, approved for April ballot

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors took a "historic" step toward going to referendum for only the second time in the history of Milwaukee Public Schools, an MPS spokesperson says.The board voted to authorize a referendum question on the April 7 ballot -- a four-year, phase-in revenue limit increase for a total of $87 million -- at it's monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.That has a tax impact for homeowners of $160 per $100,000 of assessed property value, the spokesperson said.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors took a "historic" step toward going to referendum for only the second time in the history of Milwaukee Public Schools, an MPS spokesperson says.The board voted to authorize a referendum question on the April 7 ballot -- a four-year, phase-in revenue limit increase for a total of $87 million -- at it's monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.That has a tax impact for homeowners of $160 per $100,000 of assessed property value, the spokesperson said.

Wisconsin, UW employee pay raises to be approved

Wisconsin, UW employee pay raises to be approved

MADISON — A 2% pay raise in each of the next two years for University of Wisconsin and state employees were slated to be approved Wednesday by a Republican-controlled committee of legislative leaders.The panel planned to reject Democratic Gov.

MADISON — A 2% pay raise in each of the next two years for University of Wisconsin and state employees were slated to be approved Wednesday by a Republican-controlled committee of legislative leaders.The panel planned to reject Democratic Gov.

Police: 1 arrested after shots fired near Marquette University

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

'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.

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

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."

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'

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.

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.