Video: Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter terminated at UW over dropped television
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has terminated its Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter after people pushed a television off the chapter's balcony and nearly hit a woman this summer.The university said Friday the chapter was terminated as a student organization for violating the Student Organization Code of Conduct.UW-Madison previously had suspended the chapter, pending an investigation, shortly after the June 30 incident.
Tonette Walker makes 1st public appearance since husband lost re-election bid
MILWAUKEE -- An appearance at the Medical College of Wisconsin was supposed to be about adverse childhood experiences or ACES.
Wisconsin receiver sues university over discipline probe
MADISON — Embattled University of Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus is suing the school because he says a disciplinary probe it is conducting while he's trying to defend himself in a criminal sexual assault case violates his rights.Cephus was suspended from the Badgers in August after he was charged with sexually assaulting two drunken women in his apartment.
Milwaukee's Columbia Playfield park is getting a makeover
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee park is soon going to be getting a big makeover."Columbia Playfield," located near 14th and Chambers, is going to be totally transformed in the coming months by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.There will be a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court, and a splash pad.PHOTO GALLERY"The park has been around a long long time.
'That inspires me:' UWM officers deliver school supplies to local elementary school
MILWAUKEE -- A UWM faculty group is reaching out to a local elementary school.
Medical College of Wisconsin hosts inaugural Cancer Crush run/walk
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds laced up their shoes and came together to crush cancer at the Medical College of Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 22.The Cancer Crush run/walk event was the first of its kind for the medical college, raising money for cancer research in Wisconsin.James Thomas, Interim Director of the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, says they have more than 150 clinical trials helping to learn more about beating cancer.PHOTO GALLERYGov.
Seeking future employees: Foxconn kicks off 'Fall College Career Fair' with stop at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- Foxconn is ramping up its recruiting efforts before the Mount Pleasant campus even opens.
Marquette's Father Robert Wild requests his name be removed from school's new residence hall
MILWAUKEE -- Father Robert Wild, Marquette University's 22nd president and chancellor, has requested his name be removed from the school's newest residence hall.Wild indicated in a letter to the university's Board of Trustees that he wants his name removed because he regrets not using his authority to do more to protect victims and prevent future clergy abuse.
UWM soccer team members welcome Hartford University School students back to class
MILWAUKEE -- Some students in Milwaukee got a special welcome back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 4.The new school year got off to a roaring start as members of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee soccer teams welcomed students at Hartford University School.The UWM Panther athletes didn't have to go far, as the K-8 school is right in the middle of campus.This event will be just one of many that UWM does in collaboration with the school this semester.
'I'm excited!' MPS students get standing ovation at Maple Tree Elementary on 1st day of school
MILWAUKEE -- More than 45,000 Milwaukee Public Schools students went back to class Tuesday morning, Sept. 4.
'They move you really quick:' 560 shifts of volunteers help 4,000 students get settled on UWM campus
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's population is going up.
Badger band director Leckrone stepping down after 50 years
MADISON — University of Wisconsin marching band director Michael Leckrone says he's stepping down at the end of the school year.The 82-year-old Leckrone has led the Badger Band since 1969.