"I was afraid I was going to die:" Healing from cancer through Art Therapy
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Surviving cancer can be a long and grueling process, but through art, patients are finding peace.
"She's a fighter:" Woman battles rare lung disease at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
WAUWATOSA -- It is a disease only one in a million people have.
MPS students receive record $61M in scholarships; superintendent credits "hard work and determination"
MILWAUKEE -- New efforts this year in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) resulted in a record amount of scholarship money awarded to students.The MPS class of 2017 received more than $61 million in scholarships, MPS officials announced Monday, June 12th.
Milwaukee Public Schools valedictorians and salutatorians honored during ceremony
MILWAUKEE -- The top graduates from high schools across Milwaukee Public Schools were recognized at the MPS Central Office Thursday evening, May 25th.A total of 75 valedictorians and salutatorians received a distinguished send off as they head to universities all across the country.PHOTO GALLERY"I am the valedictorian.
Budget panel to reject Gov. Walkers tuition cut, maintain freeze
MADISON -- The Legislature's budget-writing committee plans to reject Gov.
"Unbelievable:" Parents stunned to learn MPS elementary school teacher arrested for sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- A long-time Whitman Elementary School teacher has been arrested, accused of sexual assault, and the news has shocked parents whose students attend the Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school on Milwaukee's south side.In speaking with parents, the common theme was that this case involves a well-liked teacher, and parents said they're stunned.
Bucks, Johnson Controls unveil plans to build $150K multi-sport complex in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls revealed plans on Tuesday, May 23rd to build a $150,000 multi-sport complex on the campus of Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee’s Westlawn neighborhood.
"Resilient:" Talented, scouted soccer player, paralyzed in 1999, receives Ph.D. from Marquette
MILWAUKEE -- Before Wesley Biddy could begin his journey towards earning a Ph.D., the newly-minted Marquette University alumnus had to travel the road to recovery.
"Tears of joy:" Graduates of MU, UWM celebrate accomplishments as they walk across the stage
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students donned caps and gowns and walked across the stage, celebrating years of hard work, as Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday, May 21st hosted graduation ceremonies.The ceremonies took place right across the street from one another Sunday -- with MU's ceremony taking place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, and UWM's celebration occurring at the UWM Panther Arena.
Congratulations to the Class of 2017: Marquette, UWM celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE -- Sunday, May 21st was a very exciting day for thousands of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University students, celebrating years of hard work on Graduation Day!
UWM has done it again! This year's graduation video spoofs James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke!"
MILWAUKEE -- Last year, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's graduation video, featuring Justin Timberlake's popular hit "Can't Stop the Feeling" went viral, and netted a response from Timberlake himself!
Parents demand answers from MPS following alleged incidents at schools
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee Public Schools parents are saying enough is enough.
Bullied on the bus: Culprit was suspended, but torment continued; at least 1 adult involved
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother says her child is being tormented on his school bus, and she says it's not just other students who are picking on him.The 11-year-old boy said the past month has been terrible.
It's nationals or bust for UWM senior track athlete, who ranks 12th in the nation
MILWAUKEE -- Chasing new personal records and the opportunity to compete at nationals are just a few of the things motivating a UW-Milwaukee track and field athlete as he works to make the most of his senior season.It takes a special kind of athlete to be a hurdler."You gotta be a little crazy.
"Team effort:" CHW, MCW officials save life of 3-year-old Milwaukee Co. Zoo bonobo
MILWAUKEE -- A young bonobo is alive and well, thanks to the care of doctors from Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin.According to a statement on the Medical College of Wisconsin's website, in November, Dr.
"Learning Journeys:" 400 'really excited' MPS students to visit D.C.; Herb Kohl foots the bill
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced on Thursday, May 11th that 400 MPS ninth grade students will take part in the pilot of a new Learning Journeys program.
Mother shares video showing her son being struck by MPS teacher's aide
MILWAUKEE -- Video just released on Wednesday, May 10th shows a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher's aide hitting a special needs student on the head, the teen's mother said.
"What happened?" Mother demands answers after son with special needs injured at school
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is raising questions about safety after her special needs son fell several feet off a balcony and suffered a skull fracture at school.