'They've been cooped up:' Parents seek out indoor activities with school canceled for almost a week
MILWAUKEE -- When it's bitterly cold, kids can't play outside.
MILWAUKEE -- When it's bitterly cold, kids can't play outside.
Back to class: MPS announces all schools will be open, classes to resume on Friday, Feb. 1
MILWAUKEE -- After a bitter cold snap kept thousands of students home for several days, Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools will be open and classes will resume on Friday, Feb. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- After a bitter cold snap kept thousands of students home for several days, Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools will be open and classes will resume on Friday, Feb. 1.
Markus Howard's 32 points lead No. 10 Marquette past Butler 76-58
INDIANAPOLIS — Markus Howard impressed Butler with his uncanny ability to make contested shots Wednesday night.The high-scoring junior was more thrilled to see the way his teammates played defense.While Howard delivered the scoring punch No. 10 Marquette needed in a rare 76-58 victory at Butler, the Golden Eagles scrambled around and shut down the Bulldogs' shooters.It's been a long time coming."We got together in the summer and said if we want to do things we think we can, we've really got to lock in on the defensive end," Howard said after scoring 32 points and grabbing five rebounds. "They have really great shooters and can all keep you on your toes.
INDIANAPOLIS — Markus Howard impressed Butler with his uncanny ability to make contested shots Wednesday night.The high-scoring junior was more thrilled to see the way his teammates played defense.While Howard delivered the scoring punch No. 10 Marquette needed in a rare 76-58 victory at Butler, the Golden Eagles scrambled around and shut down the Bulldogs' shooters.It's been a long time coming."We got together in the summer and said if we want to do things we think we can, we've really got to lock in on the defensive end," Howard said after scoring 32 points and grabbing five rebounds. "They have really great shooters and can all keep you on your toes.
Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Thursday ‘due to inclement weather’
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 31 due to inclement weather.All schools and district offices are closed as well as all district after school, recreation and athletic programs and events.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 31 due to inclement weather.All schools and district offices are closed as well as all district after school, recreation and athletic programs and events.
UWM, Marquette University closed through Thursday at noon 'due to severe weather'
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University announced classes would be canceled and the universities would shut down beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon Thursday, Jan. 31 "due to severe weather conditions in the Greater Milwaukee area."A wind chill warning was set to take effect at 6 p.m. Tuesday, running through noon Thursday.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University announced classes would be canceled and the universities would shut down beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon Thursday, Jan. 31 "due to severe weather conditions in the Greater Milwaukee area."A wind chill warning was set to take effect at 6 p.m. Tuesday, running through noon Thursday.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Wednesday 'due to inclement weather'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 30 due to inclement weather.All schools and district offices are closed as well as all district after school, recreation and athletic programs and events.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 30 due to inclement weather.All schools and district offices are closed as well as all district after school, recreation and athletic programs and events.
As #3 was honored in Milwaukee, Dwyane Wade, once a shy kid, said 'my younger self would be proud'
MILWAUKEE -- Jan. 20, 2019 was declared Dwyane Wade Day in the City of Milwaukee, and the former Marquette University guard's legacy lives on.Family members, friends and fans were present to honor #3, including his sons, Zaire and Zion Wade, and his nephew Dahveon Morris."As I said when I came on this campus, thank you Marquette University for taking a chance on a young kid from the inner city of Chicago, giving me an opportunity to come to this prestigious university, taking me in, showing me love.
MILWAUKEE -- Jan. 20, 2019 was declared Dwyane Wade Day in the City of Milwaukee, and the former Marquette University guard's legacy lives on.Family members, friends and fans were present to honor #3, including his sons, Zaire and Zion Wade, and his nephew Dahveon Morris."As I said when I came on this campus, thank you Marquette University for taking a chance on a young kid from the inner city of Chicago, giving me an opportunity to come to this prestigious university, taking me in, showing me love.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Tuesday 'due to inclement weather'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to inclement weather.This closure includes all after-school activities.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to inclement weather.This closure includes all after-school activities.
Milwaukee Public Schools among the districts closed Monday due to winter storm
MILWAUKEE -- Almost every school in the FOX6 viewing area was set to be closed on Monday, Jan. 28 due to the winter storm, expected to dump 7-14 inches of new snow by Monday night.
MILWAUKEE -- Almost every school in the FOX6 viewing area was set to be closed on Monday, Jan. 28 due to the winter storm, expected to dump 7-14 inches of new snow by Monday night.
'It's a tragedy:' Husband says nurse practitioner, victim in Froedtert homicide, was 'incredibly nurturing'
WAUWATOSA -- Medical College of Wisconsin officials on Sunday, Jan 27 identified the nurse practitioner who died at Froedtert Hospital Friday, Jan. 25 after she was found trapped under a vehicle in a parking structure at the hospital.
WAUWATOSA -- Medical College of Wisconsin officials on Sunday, Jan 27 identified the nurse practitioner who died at Froedtert Hospital Friday, Jan. 25 after she was found trapped under a vehicle in a parking structure at the hospital.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Northern Kentucky 73-60
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Drew McDonald had 30 points and 13 rebounds on Saturday night and Northern Kentucky dominated the second half to beat Milwaukee 73-60.McDonald had his fourth career 30-point game and his 44th double-double for the Norse (18-4, 8-1 Horizon), who won their sixth in a row and maintained a two-game lead in the league standings.The Panthers (9-13, 4-5) led 34-30 at halftime, but Northern Kentucky opened the second half on an 18-2 run, leading 48-36 on Jalen Tate's layup with 13:47 left.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Drew McDonald had 30 points and 13 rebounds on Saturday night and Northern Kentucky dominated the second half to beat Milwaukee 73-60.McDonald had his fourth career 30-point game and his 44th double-double for the Norse (18-4, 8-1 Horizon), who won their sixth in a row and maintained a two-game lead in the league standings.The Panthers (9-13, 4-5) led 34-30 at halftime, but Northern Kentucky opened the second half on an 18-2 run, leading 48-36 on Jalen Tate's layup with 13:47 left.
Markus Howard rallies No. 12 Marquette over Xavier 87-72
CINCINNATI — Trailing by 11 points in the second half, No. 12 Marquette turned to its unstoppable guard to pull another one out and keep its streak going.Markus Howard scored 19 of his 31 points down the stretch Saturday as the Golden Eagles rallied to beat Xavier 87-82 for their seventh consecutive win.Joey Hauser added 21 points and Sam Hauser had 20 to help Marquette (18-3, 7-1 Big East) overcome Xavier's best offensive showing of the season.
CINCINNATI — Trailing by 11 points in the second half, No. 12 Marquette turned to its unstoppable guard to pull another one out and keep its streak going.Markus Howard scored 19 of his 31 points down the stretch Saturday as the Golden Eagles rallied to beat Xavier 87-82 for their seventh consecutive win.Joey Hauser added 21 points and Sam Hauser had 20 to help Marquette (18-3, 7-1 Big East) overcome Xavier's best offensive showing of the season.
Davenport, Blockton lead Marquette to 90-44 win over Xavier
CINCINNATI — Allazia Blockton reached a scoring milestone in another Marquette rout.Blockton became the first Marquette player, men or women, to score 2,000 career points and the 10th-ranked Golden Eagles beat Xavier 90-44 on Friday night.The reigning Big East Player of the Year missed five games with an ankle injury before returning Sunday against St.
CINCINNATI — Allazia Blockton reached a scoring milestone in another Marquette rout.Blockton became the first Marquette player, men or women, to score 2,000 career points and the 10th-ranked Golden Eagles beat Xavier 90-44 on Friday night.The reigning Big East Player of the Year missed five games with an ankle injury before returning Sunday against St.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday, Jan. 25 due to extreme cold
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the extreme cold and dangerous weather conditions, there will be no school for Milwaukee Public Schools on Friday, Jan. 25.Central staff, school principals and assistant principals should still report.The closure includes all after-school activities.
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the extreme cold and dangerous weather conditions, there will be no school for Milwaukee Public Schools on Friday, Jan. 25.Central staff, school principals and assistant principals should still report.The closure includes all after-school activities.
Markus Howard scores 23 as No. 12 Marquette holds off DePaul 79-69
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 13 of his 23 points in the final six minutes and Sam Hauser added 19 as 12th-ranked Marquette held off DePaul 79-69 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.DePaul, which trailed by 14 in the first half, pulled to 56-52 on Max Strus' layup with 7:31 remaining.
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard scored 13 of his 23 points in the final six minutes and Sam Hauser added 19 as 12th-ranked Marquette held off DePaul 79-69 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.DePaul, which trailed by 14 in the first half, pulled to 56-52 on Max Strus' layup with 7:31 remaining.
Dozens of schools, districts closed due to winter storm, but why not MPS?
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of schools and school districts kept their doors closed on Wednesday, Jan. 23 because of a winter storm that blasted into southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of schools and school districts kept their doors closed on Wednesday, Jan. 23 because of a winter storm that blasted into southeast Wisconsin.
On Dwyane Wade Day in Milwaukee, #3 reflects on his career, 'the things that you miss the most'
MILWAUKEE -- Dwyane Wade was the guest of honor in downtown Milwaukee on Sunday, Jan. 20 -- Dwyane Wade Day.It was all about the #3 -- on jerseys, on posters, on T-shirts.
MILWAUKEE -- Dwyane Wade was the guest of honor in downtown Milwaukee on Sunday, Jan. 20 -- Dwyane Wade Day.It was all about the #3 -- on jerseys, on posters, on T-shirts.
Howard, Hausers, No. 15 Marquette beat Providence 79-68
MILWAUKEE — Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski didn't like the first half.
MILWAUKEE — Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski didn't like the first half.
Hiedeman leads No. 14 Marquette women past Seton Hall, 96-60
MILWAUKEE — Natisha Hiedeman scored 28 points to lead No. 14 Marquette past Seton Hall 96-60 on Friday.Amani Wilborn added 20 points for the Golden Eagles (15-3, 6-0 Big East).
MILWAUKEE — Natisha Hiedeman scored 28 points to lead No. 14 Marquette past Seton Hall 96-60 on Friday.Amani Wilborn added 20 points for the Golden Eagles (15-3, 6-0 Big East).