9-year-old diagnosed with rare brain condition signs with UWM soccer team
MILWAUKEE -- Signing a national letter of intent is a huge milestone for an athlete of any sport, and a girl from Franklin is getting her shot in black and gold.In a packed room at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Athletic Department, next to her parents and siblings, 9-year-old Jordan Moore of Franklin put pen to paper.
MILWAUKEE -- Signing a national letter of intent is a huge milestone for an athlete of any sport, and a girl from Franklin is getting her shot in black and gold.In a packed room at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Athletic Department, next to her parents and siblings, 9-year-old Jordan Moore of Franklin put pen to paper.
Marquette University police release photos, video of suspects after 2 robberies near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating two robberies that happened near the Marquette University campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating two robberies that happened near the Marquette University campus.
New health care clinic proposed; could serve residents of Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday, May 8 that a new health care clinic to serve residents of Milwaukee’s near south side will be built in West Milwaukee.The proposed location is on a 2.3 acre site at 4603 W.
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin announced on Tuesday, May 8 that a new health care clinic to serve residents of Milwaukee’s near south side will be built in West Milwaukee.The proposed location is on a 2.3 acre site at 4603 W.
Milwaukee Public Schools to break ground on new Vincent HS stadium
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will break ground on Vincent High School's new stadium on Thursday, May 10.A news release says the new facility will feature synthetic turf for football and soccer and an eight-lane track suitable for Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) events.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will break ground on Vincent High School's new stadium on Thursday, May 10.A news release says the new facility will feature synthetic turf for football and soccer and an eight-lane track suitable for Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) events.
'Connect to people:' Olympic speed skater shares motivation, mindfulness with MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be the first message you'd hear from an Olympic medalist during a visit with students in Milwaukee -- but Milwaukee Public Schools officials have expanded teaching "mindfulness and meditation." Olympic speed skater Katherine Reutter-Adamek on Wednesday, May 2 helped students better understand and react to their feelings.
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be the first message you'd hear from an Olympic medalist during a visit with students in Milwaukee -- but Milwaukee Public Schools officials have expanded teaching "mindfulness and meditation." Olympic speed skater Katherine Reutter-Adamek on Wednesday, May 2 helped students better understand and react to their feelings.
Guitars For Vets: UWM professor welcomes men, women who have served; classes help combat PTSD
MILWAUKEE -- It was graduation day on Tuesday, May 1 for some veterans, and they were given the gift of music.Guitars For Vets is a program that started in Milwaukee in 2007.
MILWAUKEE -- It was graduation day on Tuesday, May 1 for some veterans, and they were given the gift of music.Guitars For Vets is a program that started in Milwaukee in 2007.
College basketball analyst Bill Raftery shares stories about Al McGuire during visit to Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- As a player and coach, and now a long-term commentator, Bill Raftery has seen just about everything in college basketball, but at a recent talk at Marquette University, he said there was only one Al McGuire.It was a different kind of business for Raftery, fresh off another championship in college basketball, on this day at MU, as the long-time college basketball analyst spoke about the sport's broadcasting business."It was exciting and I think like anything, like players and coaches, once the ball went up, it's business as usual.
MILWAUKEE -- As a player and coach, and now a long-term commentator, Bill Raftery has seen just about everything in college basketball, but at a recent talk at Marquette University, he said there was only one Al McGuire.It was a different kind of business for Raftery, fresh off another championship in college basketball, on this day at MU, as the long-time college basketball analyst spoke about the sport's broadcasting business."It was exciting and I think like anything, like players and coaches, once the ball went up, it's business as usual.
WEDC grant allows MPS schools to expand their 'Fab Labs,' which offer manufacturing experience
MILWAUKEE -- A grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is allowing two Milwaukee Public Schools the opportunity to expand their new "Fab Labs."Fab Labs offer an environment for students to learn about possibilities in manufacturing.
MILWAUKEE -- A grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is allowing two Milwaukee Public Schools the opportunity to expand their new "Fab Labs."Fab Labs offer an environment for students to learn about possibilities in manufacturing.
Thanks to the snow! 1 more day of school scheduled for high schoolers in MPS
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students.Due to the snow day on February 8 when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students.Due to the snow day on February 8 when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12.
Teachers, supporters picket amid looming MPS deficit: 'Millions of dollars can be re-appropriated'
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers and community members took to the picket line Tuesday, April 24 ahead of a Milwaukee Public Schools' board meeting -- in an effort to bring attention to planned cuts amid a more than $30 million budget deficit.Hundreds took part in the demonstration -- with teachers unhappy with some of the proposals to close the budget gap.
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers and community members took to the picket line Tuesday, April 24 ahead of a Milwaukee Public Schools' board meeting -- in an effort to bring attention to planned cuts amid a more than $30 million budget deficit.Hundreds took part in the demonstration -- with teachers unhappy with some of the proposals to close the budget gap.
3 top scorers leaving UW-Milwaukee; 5 scholarship players have left in less than a month
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is losing its three top men's basketball players after coach Pat Baldwin's first year.The leading scorers this season, junior guards Brock Stull and Jeremiah Bell and sophomore forward Bryce Nze, have received releases in order to transfer and play elsewhere.Five scholarship players have left the team in less than a month.
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is losing its three top men's basketball players after coach Pat Baldwin's first year.The leading scorers this season, junior guards Brock Stull and Jeremiah Bell and sophomore forward Bryce Nze, have received releases in order to transfer and play elsewhere.Five scholarship players have left the team in less than a month.
'They really are receptive:' MPS teaches students about financial literacy
MILWAUKEE -- It's a vital skill that can have a lasting effect -- and that's why Milwaukee Public Schools are teaching their students about financial literacy.Financial lessons from a working CPA might seem like a heavy topic for elementary students.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a vital skill that can have a lasting effect -- and that's why Milwaukee Public Schools are teaching their students about financial literacy.Financial lessons from a working CPA might seem like a heavy topic for elementary students.
'Comedy’s quietest power couple' Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan to serve as Marquette University's commencement speakers
MILWAUKEE -- Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, a husband and wife team who have collaborated on a wide variety of comedy projects, will serve as Marquette University’s commencement speakers on Sunday, May 20, officials announced Monday, April 23.According to a news release from Marquette University officials, as part of the university’s graduation ceremony, the Gaffigans will each receive an honorary "Doctor of Humane Letters" degree.Officials noted that Jeannie is an alumna of Marquette, graduating from the Diederich College of Communication in 1992.“The joy and excitement of Marquette’s commencement will be even greater with the addition of Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan to our Class of 2018.We know the Gaffigans best for their humor, but I’m sure we’ll also learn from their insights and humility that through their Catholic faith they have a foundation for their relationship that holds their family together through good times and very difficult times,” said Michael Lovell, president of Marquette University in the release.According to the release, the Gaffigans, who have been referred to as “comedy’s quietest power couple” by Vanity Fair magazine, live in Manhattan with their five children.
MILWAUKEE -- Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, a husband and wife team who have collaborated on a wide variety of comedy projects, will serve as Marquette University’s commencement speakers on Sunday, May 20, officials announced Monday, April 23.According to a news release from Marquette University officials, as part of the university’s graduation ceremony, the Gaffigans will each receive an honorary "Doctor of Humane Letters" degree.Officials noted that Jeannie is an alumna of Marquette, graduating from the Diederich College of Communication in 1992.“The joy and excitement of Marquette’s commencement will be even greater with the addition of Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan to our Class of 2018.We know the Gaffigans best for their humor, but I’m sure we’ll also learn from their insights and humility that through their Catholic faith they have a foundation for their relationship that holds their family together through good times and very difficult times,” said Michael Lovell, president of Marquette University in the release.According to the release, the Gaffigans, who have been referred to as “comedy’s quietest power couple” by Vanity Fair magazine, live in Manhattan with their five children.
UW study to reclassify jobs, set compensation structure
MADISON — A consultant will be paid up to $900,000 to conduct a two-year study at the University of Wisconsin to reclassify and set compensation for thousands of jobs.The Title and Total Compensation Study is collaboration between the UW-Madison and the UW System, The Capital Times reported .The two entities are splitting the cost of New York-based consultant Mercer, said Stephanie Marquis, a UW System spokeswoman."It is needed," said Kevin Niemi, a UW-Madison academic staff member and outreach program manager. "It's been over 30 years since we really examined our human resources system.
MADISON — A consultant will be paid up to $900,000 to conduct a two-year study at the University of Wisconsin to reclassify and set compensation for thousands of jobs.The Title and Total Compensation Study is collaboration between the UW-Madison and the UW System, The Capital Times reported .The two entities are splitting the cost of New York-based consultant Mercer, said Stephanie Marquis, a UW System spokeswoman."It is needed," said Kevin Niemi, a UW-Madison academic staff member and outreach program manager. "It's been over 30 years since we really examined our human resources system.
Family suffers another tragedy after young mother killed near 22nd & Orchard
MILWAUKEE -- It was Tuesday morning, April 17 when Milwaukee police officers were called to 22nd and Orchard after a ShotSpotter activation.
MILWAUKEE -- It was Tuesday morning, April 17 when Milwaukee police officers were called to 22nd and Orchard after a ShotSpotter activation.