20-year-old man accused of making online threat to students at Riverside University HS
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is arrested in connection to an online threat directed at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is arrested in connection to an online threat directed at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee.
MU Law poll: Wisconsin voters narrowly divided over President Trump impeachment
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin voters are narrowly divided over whether to hold impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump, with a slim majority against removing him from office, a new statewide poll released Wednesday showed.The Marquette University Law School poll comes after President Trump's public call for China to investigate baseless corruption claims against Democratic rival Joe Biden and Democrats launched impeachment proceedings to probe President Trump's similar request of Ukraine.
Marquette University doctoral student from Bangladesh missing since Oct. 18
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22 a missing person's report regarding a doctoral student from Bangladesh.University officials said in a statement the Marquette University Police Department was investigating the matter and found no evidence to suggest that suspicious circumstances or foul play were involved."As a university community, we offer hope for the family and we pray that the individual is found healthy and safe," MU officials added in the statement.Officials with MSA Marquette, "a support group for Muslim students and an outreach group for non-Muslim students studying at Marquette University," said Rakib Rahman has been missing since Oct. 18 around 2 p.m.The Marquette Wire reported Rahman was last seen near 17th Street and State Street, close to the area of his residence.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Marquette University police.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22 a missing person's report regarding a doctoral student from Bangladesh.University officials said in a statement the Marquette University Police Department was investigating the matter and found no evidence to suggest that suspicious circumstances or foul play were involved."As a university community, we offer hope for the family and we pray that the individual is found healthy and safe," MU officials added in the statement.Officials with MSA Marquette, "a support group for Muslim students and an outreach group for non-Muslim students studying at Marquette University," said Rakib Rahman has been missing since Oct. 18 around 2 p.m.The Marquette Wire reported Rahman was last seen near 17th Street and State Street, close to the area of his residence.Anyone with information was asked to please contact Marquette University police.
'There is no safe level:' UWM study finds link between childhood lead exposure, firearm violence
MILWAUKEE --A study from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee revealed a link between childhood exposure to lead and later gun violence.According to a news release from UWM, these results suggest even greater urgency to tackling childhood lead exposure and addressing the environmental injustice of vulnerable children experiencing a toxic exposure that they cannot control.“This is the first study to look specifically at the link between childhood lead exposure and gun violence,” said Lindsay Emer, the primary author, in the news release. “Effective lead exposure prevention strategies already exist, and we know that there is no safe level of lead.
MILWAUKEE --A study from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee revealed a link between childhood exposure to lead and later gun violence.According to a news release from UWM, these results suggest even greater urgency to tackling childhood lead exposure and addressing the environmental injustice of vulnerable children experiencing a toxic exposure that they cannot control.“This is the first study to look specifically at the link between childhood lead exposure and gun violence,” said Lindsay Emer, the primary author, in the news release. “Effective lead exposure prevention strategies already exist, and we know that there is no safe level of lead.
University of Wisconsin System enrollment drops 2.6%
MADISON — Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin System dropped 2.6% percent compared to last year.Preliminary enrollment for the 2019 academic year announced by the university Thursday was just over 167,000 students.
MADISON — Enrollment at the University of Wisconsin System dropped 2.6% percent compared to last year.Preliminary enrollment for the 2019 academic year announced by the university Thursday was just over 167,000 students.
University of Wisconsin Marching Band to perform during Packers-Raiders game at Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced the University of Wisconsin Marching Band will perform at the game Sunday, Oct. 20 vs.
GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers officials announced the University of Wisconsin Marching Band will perform at the game Sunday, Oct. 20 vs.
6 months until the election, who will run to replace Chris Abele? 'It's good to have the choices'
MILWAUKEE -- The shock of Chris Abele's announcement that he is not running for reelection lasted one night.
MILWAUKEE -- The shock of Chris Abele's announcement that he is not running for reelection lasted one night.
Survey: Quarter of women at UW-Madison sexually assaulted
MADISON — More than a quarter of University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate women who responded to a new survey say they've been sexually assaulted.UW-Madison was one of 33 colleges that participated in the Association of American Universities survey this year.
MADISON — More than a quarter of University of Wisconsin-Madison undergraduate women who responded to a new survey say they've been sexually assaulted.UW-Madison was one of 33 colleges that participated in the Association of American Universities survey this year.
'We can't wait:' Milwaukee 2020 wants to host most diverse, inclusive political convention in history
MILWAUKEE -- The goal of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee is to host the most diverse, inclusive convention in history.
MILWAUKEE -- The goal of the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee is to host the most diverse, inclusive convention in history.
Wisconsin Assembly approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators have passed a bill that would extend health insurance for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The Assembly unanimously passed the measure Thursday and it now goes to Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators have passed a bill that would extend health insurance for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The Assembly unanimously passed the measure Thursday and it now goes to Gov.
Foundation gives UW vet school $15 million for building project
MADISON — A foundation that supports University of Wisconsin-Madison research has given the college's School of Veterinary Medicine a $15 million gift to jump-start renovations and new construction.The project includes remodeling a current building and constructing a new one.
MADISON — A foundation that supports University of Wisconsin-Madison research has given the college's School of Veterinary Medicine a $15 million gift to jump-start renovations and new construction.The project includes remodeling a current building and constructing a new one.
'They are taking the baton:' MPS students speak up about issues that matter to them
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students came together on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to have their voices heard -- speaking up as one about issues that matter to them.Three-hundred students from 31 middle and high schools attended the second annual Leadership Summit at Serb Hall, designed to build confidence while gathering the concerns of their fellow peers.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students came together on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to have their voices heard -- speaking up as one about issues that matter to them.Three-hundred students from 31 middle and high schools attended the second annual Leadership Summit at Serb Hall, designed to build confidence while gathering the concerns of their fellow peers.
Wisconsin Senate approves insurance for police survivors
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday, Oct. 8 that would force the state, municipalities, and universities to continue paying health insurance premiums for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The bill would require the state, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System and Marquette University to cover premiums for slain officers and medical workers' spouses and children if the entity paid such premiums while the officer or worker was employed.Coverage would last until spouses turn 65 and children turn 26.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate approved a bill Tuesday, Oct. 8 that would force the state, municipalities, and universities to continue paying health insurance premiums for immediate survivors of police officers and emergency medical workers killed in the line of duty.The bill would require the state, municipalities, the University of Wisconsin System and Marquette University to cover premiums for slain officers and medical workers' spouses and children if the entity paid such premiums while the officer or worker was employed.Coverage would last until spouses turn 65 and children turn 26.
Odor coming from old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co. in Walker's Point so bad it's sending people to the hospital
MILWAUKEE -- A strong odor in Walker's Point is so bad, it sent some to the hospital, FOX6 News learned Monday, Oct. 7.The odor is coming from the old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co., with contaminant removal getting underway in July -- expected to continue until February 2020.Some who live and work nearby said it's making them sick.
MILWAUKEE -- A strong odor in Walker's Point is so bad, it sent some to the hospital, FOX6 News learned Monday, Oct. 7.The odor is coming from the old Solvay Coke & Gas, Co., with contaminant removal getting underway in July -- expected to continue until February 2020.Some who live and work nearby said it's making them sick.
'Our future is the kids:' Bruce Weber, native son and MPS alum, honored at fundraising dinner
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
Cancer Crush event helps raise money for doctors, scientists working towards a cure
MILWAUKEE -- It's a sad but true statistic: nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a sad but true statistic: nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer.
MPD: Student sets off firecracker at Riverside University HS, prompts evacuation
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
'Grateful and blessed:' Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son, gets scholarship offer from UW
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers extended a scholarship offer to Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son.Cristian Driver, a sophomore in Texas, tweeted the news.Driver is a safety and a highly-touted recruit, with a number of big schools showing interest.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers extended a scholarship offer to Cristian Driver, Donald Driver's son.Cristian Driver, a sophomore in Texas, tweeted the news.Driver is a safety and a highly-touted recruit, with a number of big schools showing interest.