16-year-old MPS student arrested after punching teacher several times in the head
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher at South Division High School punched by a student.
Sendik’s Fresh2GO opens on campus of Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- The new Sendik’s Fresh2GO Marquette store officially opened on the campus of Marquette University on Tuesday, August 22nd.The grocery store is located on 16th Street, just north of West Wells Street.Marquette President Michael Lovell was joined on Tuesday by Sendik’s family co-owner Ted Balistreri and civic leaders, including Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Bob Bauman, as well as other senior leaders from Marquette and Sendik’s for the grand opening celebration.
"I'm thrilled to be here:" UWM hosts NASA-sanctioned eclipse viewing party
MILWAUKEE -- From captivation to mild curiosity...
Police: Marquette University employee hit by car near campus
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police say a Marquette University employee was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured while crossing the street on Monday, August 21st.It happened around 1:20 p.m. near the intersection of 15th and Wells Street.Officials say MUPD immediately responded to the scene and the employee was taken a hospital for treatment.The employee is in stable condition.Authorities say the driver of the vehicle cooperated with the investigation.
Solar eclipse glasses given out by UWM are not safe
MILWAUKEE -- Solar eclipse glasses distributed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students are now believed to be fake.
"It's really cool:" Watch the Great American Solar Eclipse safely next Monday
MILWAUKEE -- It's quite possibly the most anticipated solar eclipse ever -- and it happens on Monday, August 21st.
"Nothing like the 1st day of school:" MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) welcomed back its high school, middle school and select elementary school students on Monday, August 14th to kick off the new early start calendar.
UWM's Manfred Olson Planetarium to host NASA-sanctioned viewing of total solar eclipse
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on August 21st will host a viewing of the total solar eclipse.According to a news release from UWM officials, at noon on August 21st, unless it’s very cloudy, the sky will begin to get unusually dark.The Manfred Olson Planetarium staff at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is hosting a NASA-sanctioned viewing and picnic event that day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with telescopes and safety eyewear available.
Bucks' new practice facility is now open; "This is going to change the way we do things"
MILWAUKEE -- The first piece of the Milwaukee Bucks' plan to redevelop downtown Milwaukee is now open.
Kohl's volunteers fill backpacks, help MPS get students ready for the school year
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Nearly 200 Kohl’s associate volunteers on Wednesday, August 2nd helped get Milwaukee Public Schools students ready for the school year ahead by organizing and packing 10,000 backpacks to be distributed to students in time for the first day of school.The Kohl’s associates filled backpacks with crayons, glue sticks, folders and more, which will then be distributed to students district wide across the Milwaukee Public School system.Students in grades K4, 1st and 2nd grade will receive the backpacks as they return to school for the new year.
Milwaukee area students spending the summer studying the science behind the opioid epidemic
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly two dozen area high school students are studying the science behind our nation's heroin epidemic.22 Milwaukee Public Schools and Greater Milwaukee area students are taking part in a six-week educational program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE).On Thursday, July 27th, they presented what they learned about the molecular pathways of opioids and their impact on nerves and brain cells.
Marquette University to become a tobacco-free college campus beginning August 1st
MILWAUKEE -- As of August 1st, Marquette University will be a tobacco free campus.This was announced back in February, but now that August 1st is approaching, Marquette University officials have shared details about the policy, and why they've opted to go this route:
"I like the uniforms:" Parents weigh in on new MPS policy as district hosts inaugural Uniform and Enrollment Fair
MILWAUKEE -- It's already time to start preparing for the new school year!
"I am always their coach:" Tom Crean returns to Milwaukee for MU's 100 Years of Hoops celebration
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University recently celebrated a century of basketball at the school, and one of the men most responsible for getting the program to where it is today was glad to be on hand for the event.So many of the people responsible for building MU's basketball tradition were back in town for the school's 100 Years of Hoops celebration in June.
"So much fun:" Former players, coaches gather to celebrate 100 years of Marquette basketball
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University basketball fans have been treated to some very special moments over the school's 100 years of basketball.
"Top-quality grocer:" Sendik’s store to open on Marquette University campus
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael R.
Marquette celebrates 100 years of men's hoops 1 last time
MILWAUKEE — Marquette celebrated 100 years of men's basketball one last time with a dinner and event that included former players and coaches from the program's storied past.The school says that about 1,000 people attended the event on Friday night at the Bradley Center, which included player and coach panels from every era of the team's history.ESPN basketball analyst and former Duke player Jay Bilas hosted the festivities.
UW-Milwaukee introduces Patrick Baldwin as next head coach
MILWAUKEE — New Wisconsin-Milwaukee coach Patrick Baldwin is thankful for his time as an assistant coach at Northwestern.Baldwin was formally introduced on Thursday as Milwaukee's next head coach.