MPS invites public to attend meetings, help develop plan for school discipline
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a series of townhall-style meetings with the public to talk about the districts disciplinary practices.
'Gonna be a really ugly next few months:' Declining enrollment, growing deficits await next MPS superintendent
MILWAUKEE -- Shrinking enrollment and a dreary budget outlook are among the obstacles facing the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
'Mixed emotions:' Darienne Driver stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver is stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to take on the job of president and CEO for United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
'It was special:' Clippers' president of basketball operations 1st paid position was in Milwaukee, at MU
MILWAUKEE -- Some very famous players and coaches represented the home team in the BMO Harris Bradley Center over the years.
Marquette falls to Penn State in NIT; 85-80
MILWAUKEE — Lamar Stevens tied his career high with 30 points, Tony Carr added 25 and Penn State beat Marquette 85-80 on Tuesday night to advance to the NIT semifinals.The Nittany Lions (24-13) will face Mississippi State (25-11) at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 27.
Marquette women fall to top-seeded Louisville 90-72 in NCAA
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Myisha Hines-Allen had 24 points and 13 rebounds, Asia Durr scored 19 points and top-seeded Louisville quickly pounced on No. 8 seed Marquette on the way to a 90-72 victory Sunday in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament.The Cardinals (34-2) advanced to their second consecutive Sweet 16 and will play 80 miles east in next weekend's regional in Lexington, Kentucky.Hines-Allen and Durr made sure of that right away by combining for 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting in the first half after the duo totaled just 13 points in a first-round rout of Boise State.
Marquette scores season-high 101, beats Oregon in NIT
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey scored 29 points and dished out nine assists and Marquette had its highest-scoring output of the season in a 101-92 victory over Oregon on Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals of the NIT.Rowsey scored 16 of Marquette's 30 first-quarter points as the Golden Eagles led by 11 points.
FREE: The program giving local youth a glimpse at what it's like to be in the FBI
MILWAUKEE -- It's a chance to learn all about a career in law enforcement.
Howard, Marquette hold for 67-60 win over Harvard in NIT
MILWAUKEE -- Markus Howard scored 22 points, and Marquette held on to beat Harvard 67-60 on Wednesday night in the first round of the NIT despite three turnovers in the final minute.The Golden Eagles held a seemingly comfortable nine-point lead with 1:20 left when the Crimson's pressure defense created three steals.But Harvard managed just two points off the mistakes after Justin Bassey missed two foul shots and threw the ball away after the final steal with 21 seconds left.Marquette went 4 of 4 from the line the rest of the way.Andrew Rowsey added 15 points but shot 4 of 13 from the field.
Economics expert: Tariffs on foreign steel could hurt Harley-Davidson 3 ways
MILWAUKEE -- Good for some, bad for others.
NIT Tournament: No. 2 Marquette to face Harvard at Al McGuire Center Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's men's basketball team has been selected to the 2018 NIT Tournament as a No. 2 seed and will host Harvard at the Al McGuire Center on Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m.According to a statement from MU officials, tickets for the NIT game at the Al McGuire Center will be available Monday, March 12, with Marquette men's basketball season ticket members having first access to purchase tickets, with tickets being made available to the general public at 4 p.m CT.Season ticket holders should've received an email with ticket member information.For more ticket information, you may email athletics@marquette.edu, call or text 414.288.GOMU or visit the Marquette Ticket Office during normal business hours.
Ground broken for Athletic and Human Performance Research Center at Marquette
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has moved forward with its brand new "Athletic and Human Performance Research Center."Ground was broken on the $24 million building Tuesday, March 6, on the corner of 12th and Wells, across from the Al McGuire Center.
Marquette women fall to No. 2 DePaul in Big East Tournament championship
CHICAGO — Amarah Coleman scored a career-high 27 points and No. 2 seed DePaul routed top-seeded Marquette 98-63 on Tuesday night for the Big East Conference Tournament championship and automatic NCAA berth.DePaul (26-7) made 16 3-pointers, one shy of a tournament record.
Milwaukee Health Department notes increase in sexually transmitted infections among young people
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department is noting an increase in STIs among people in the City of Milwaukee between the ages of 15 and 24.Milwaukee Public Schools officials were notified of this information at the end of 2017 -- and issued the following statement: