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.

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.

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.

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.

UW System Board of Regents OK $1.96 billion construction budget

MADISON — The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a $1.96 billion construction and maintenance budget request.The board voted 16-1 to send the request to Gov.