UW-Milwaukee student robbed at gunpoint: 'I didn't think living on Oakland would be a problem'
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18.It happened around 12:05 a.m. on Oakland Avenue near Hartford Avenue.According to UWM police, the robber approached a student, pointed a gun, and demanded their property.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student was robbed at gunpoint early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18.It happened around 12:05 a.m. on Oakland Avenue near Hartford Avenue.According to UWM police, the robber approached a student, pointed a gun, and demanded their property.
Christian Mothershead, accused of human trafficking, faces new bail jumping charge
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
Attorney: Teacher accused of human trafficking 'immediately re-arrested' after victim claimed contact
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
Prosecutors: Child porn found on laptop of man under investigation for burglary at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- A man under investigation in connection with a burglary at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faces child pornography charges after a search warrant was executed on his personal laptop.
MILWAUKEE -- A man under investigation in connection with a burglary at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee faces child pornography charges after a search warrant was executed on his personal laptop.
More than 750 students at 5 Milwaukee schools received new backpacks filled with supplies
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
'Ready to go:' College families head to the east side as UWM freshmen move into the dorms
MILWAUKEE -- The summer was officially over for students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 27, as the move-in process began.
MILWAUKEE -- The summer was officially over for students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Tuesday, Aug. 27, as the move-in process began.
No. 19 Wisconsin to start QB Jack Coan in season opener
MADISON — Jack Coan has been named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.Sunday's move came as no surprise, since Coan took the first-team reps in fall camp, ahead of Chase Wolf and highly touted freshman Graham Mertz.
MADISON — Jack Coan has been named starter at quarterback for 19th-ranked Wisconsin, which opens the season Friday at South Florida.Sunday's move came as no surprise, since Coan took the first-team reps in fall camp, ahead of Chase Wolf and highly touted freshman Graham Mertz.
'Mixed emotions:' Students move into residence halls at Marquette University, Cardinal Stritch University
MILWAUKEE -- From boxes to heavy lifting, everywhere you looked at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a sign of move-in day.Nearly 2,000 first-year students from 42 states, two U.S. territories, and 10 foreign countries moved into Marquette’s residence halls on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.
MILWAUKEE -- From boxes to heavy lifting, everywhere you looked at Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a sign of move-in day.Nearly 2,000 first-year students from 42 states, two U.S. territories, and 10 foreign countries moved into Marquette’s residence halls on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.
Dennis Tomashek sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of child pornography
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Tomashek of St.
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Tomashek of St.
MPS seeks your feedback on education through survey, listening sessions
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
School supplies collected during Bronzeville Sleepover for Education donated to Carver Academy
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
'Start with a plan:' Professors offer advice as UWM students prepare for the new school year
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
MILWAUKEE -- For incoming freshman, the start of college brings a lot of new freedom.
Marquette University prohibits dockless scooters on campus property 'effective immediately'
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University leaders announced on Monday, Aug. 19 they're "prohibiting the use of motorized scooters on campus property, effective immediately."The ban came after the Marquette University Police Department led a thorough review of the impact of dockless scooters on campus safety, officials said.Under the new policy, all motorized scooters — including those operated by companies such as Lime, Bird, and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.
Columbia Playfield in Milwaukee reopens after major makeover
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
UWM student fights citation for taking, destroying swastika sign during campus protest
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
MILWAUKEE -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is fighting a citation after tearing up another student's swastika sign during a protest on campus.Grae Hosmanek, a junior at UWM, said she doesn't regret what she did because she believes she was preventing something bad from happening.
Wrecking ball work begins on McCormick Hall on campus of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
MILWAUKEE -- A wrecking ball began on Monday morning, Aug. 12 the process of knocking down the shell of McCormick Hall on the campus of Marquette University.Demolition of the residence hall began in May.
MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration: 'Our goal is to build a strong foundation'
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.