"She's worked so hard:" MPS teacher honored for long-standing support of MLK celebration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12th honored a local elementary school teacher’s long-standing support of the annual Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools and the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, January 12th honored a local elementary school teacher’s long-standing support of the annual Dr.
Power out: No school at Rufus King International H.S. on Thursday; classes resume Friday
MILWAUKEE -- There was no school on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Rufus King International High School in Milwaukee -- due to a power outage.Officials said students who take the bus to school would be bused home.An MPS spokesman said school will be in session Friday, Jan. 12.He indicated one of the three primary electrical feeds that provides power to the building unexpectedly failed, which caused a significant outage in the school.
MILWAUKEE -- There was no school on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Rufus King International High School in Milwaukee -- due to a power outage.Officials said students who take the bus to school would be bused home.An MPS spokesman said school will be in session Friday, Jan. 12.He indicated one of the three primary electrical feeds that provides power to the building unexpectedly failed, which caused a significant outage in the school.
MPS board committee discusses $100K in pay increases for nearly 2 dozen administrators
MILWAUKEE -- What some consider to be lofty pay increases at Milwaukee Public Schools were a topic of discussion Tuesday night, Jan. 9 during a committee meeting.A new report claims nearly two dozen top MPS administrators received a collective $100,000 in pay increases.Teachers union officials said they believe this was intentionally kept quiet.
MILWAUKEE -- What some consider to be lofty pay increases at Milwaukee Public Schools were a topic of discussion Tuesday night, Jan. 9 during a committee meeting.A new report claims nearly two dozen top MPS administrators received a collective $100,000 in pay increases.Teachers union officials said they believe this was intentionally kept quiet.
Marquette takes down No. 13 Seton Hall 84-64
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey scored 31 points and Marquette used a 16-0 run in the second half to pull away for an 84-64 win over No. 13 Seton Hall on Tuesday night.Sam Hauser added 14 points for the Golden Eagles (12-5, 3-2 Big East).
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey scored 31 points and Marquette used a 16-0 run in the second half to pull away for an 84-64 win over No. 13 Seton Hall on Tuesday night.Sam Hauser added 14 points for the Golden Eagles (12-5, 3-2 Big East).
Big East, school record: 52 points for Markus Howard as MU beats Providence 95-90 in OT
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Markus Howard drilled 11 3-pointers, scored 52 points — a Big East and school record — as Marquette stormed past Providence 95-90 in overtime Wednesday night.The Golden Eagles (11-4, 2-1) made 13 3-pointers.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Markus Howard drilled 11 3-pointers, scored 52 points — a Big East and school record — as Marquette stormed past Providence 95-90 in overtime Wednesday night.The Golden Eagles (11-4, 2-1) made 13 3-pointers.
MPS deals with "isolated incidents" of pipes freezing, lack of heat in some classrooms
MILWAUKEE -- Students were able to return to class in Milwaukee Public Schools on Wednesday, January 3rd, but not before the bitterly cold temperatures caused issues at a few of schools.Officials said in a statement that they experienced "a few isolated incidents of pipes freezing that has caused disruption to a handful of classes.
MILWAUKEE -- Students were able to return to class in Milwaukee Public Schools on Wednesday, January 3rd, but not before the bitterly cold temperatures caused issues at a few of schools.Officials said in a statement that they experienced "a few isolated incidents of pipes freezing that has caused disruption to a handful of classes.
Medical examiner: "Lethal amount of fentanyl" led to suicide death of MCW resident at Froedtert
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, December 27th positively identified a Medical College of Wisconsin resident found dead at Froedtert Hospital Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, December 27th positively identified a Medical College of Wisconsin resident found dead at Froedtert Hospital Tuesday.
Marquette University falls to Xavier in Big East opener
MILWAUKEE — Trevon Blueitt had 23 points, J.P. Macura scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half and No. 6 Xavier beat Marquette 91-87 on Wednesday night to survive a road test in its Big East opener.Tyrique Jones added 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting before fouling out for Xavier (13-1, 1-0), which won its eighth straight game.Andrew Rowsey led the Golden Eagles (9-4, 0-1) with 31 points but missed a 3 while open from a couple feet from behind the arc with 1:16 left with his team trailing 85-82.Marquette's Markus Howard also missed a couple of layups late, including an attempt high off the glass off an inbounds play.
MILWAUKEE — Trevon Blueitt had 23 points, J.P. Macura scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half and No. 6 Xavier beat Marquette 91-87 on Wednesday night to survive a road test in its Big East opener.Tyrique Jones added 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting before fouling out for Xavier (13-1, 1-0), which won its eighth straight game.Andrew Rowsey led the Golden Eagles (9-4, 0-1) with 31 points but missed a 3 while open from a couple feet from behind the arc with 1:16 left with his team trailing 85-82.Marquette's Markus Howard also missed a couple of layups late, including an attempt high off the glass off an inbounds play.
SWAT team responds to Froedtert Hospital, Medical College resident later found dead
MILWAUKEE -- A resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin was found dead inside a room at the medical complex late on Monday night, December 25th.
MILWAUKEE -- A resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin was found dead inside a room at the medical complex late on Monday night, December 25th.
Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82
SAN DIEGO — Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of "Oh my!" as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died.
SAN DIEGO — Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of "Oh my!" as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died.
Agent arrested, accused of taking photos in women's bathroom
MADISON — University of Wisconsin police say they've arrested a federal agent for taking photos in a women's restroom at a residence hall.Authorities say the 27-year-old man went into the bathroom at Witte Hall on Friday and put his cell phone under an occupied stall and took pictures.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin police say they've arrested a federal agent for taking photos in a women's restroom at a residence hall.Authorities say the 27-year-old man went into the bathroom at Witte Hall on Friday and put his cell phone under an occupied stall and took pictures.
"It's not going to stop:" Video appears to show students smoking, gambling at Vincent H.S.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of students at Harold S.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of students at Harold S.
Howard, Hauser score 47 combined; Marquette tops N. Illinois
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard hit all nine of his free-throw attempts and finished with 26 points and Sam Hauser scored 21, including four 3-pointers, to help Marquette pull away for a 79-70 win over Northern Illinois on Monday night.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points for Marquette (8-3).
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard hit all nine of his free-throw attempts and finished with 26 points and Sam Hauser scored 21, including four 3-pointers, to help Marquette pull away for a 79-70 win over Northern Illinois on Monday night.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points for Marquette (8-3).
What do you think about walking in Milwaukee? City officials want your input
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) wants your input about walking in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) wants your input about walking in Milwaukee.
MU officials announce new location for state-of-the-art athletic performance research center
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials have announced a new location for the state-of-the-art athletic performance research center.It will now be located near the corner of 12th and Wells, across from the Al McGuire Center.Previously, it was going to be built closer to downtown Milwaukee on the other side of I-43.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials have announced a new location for the state-of-the-art athletic performance research center.It will now be located near the corner of 12th and Wells, across from the Al McGuire Center.Previously, it was going to be built closer to downtown Milwaukee on the other side of I-43.
Bell, Nze spark Milwaukee to 62-52 comeback at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Jeremiah Bell scored 10 of his 14 points after halftime, Bryce Nze recorded his third career double-double and Milwaukee broke away to a 62-52 win over Jacksonville on Tuesday night.Nze scored 13 points and hauled down 12 rebounds and blocked four shots.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Jeremiah Bell scored 10 of his 14 points after halftime, Bryce Nze recorded his third career double-double and Milwaukee broke away to a 62-52 win over Jacksonville on Tuesday night.Nze scored 13 points and hauled down 12 rebounds and blocked four shots.
Howard hits 6 3s, scores 34; Marquette beats Vermont 91-81
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard buried six 3-pointers and tied his career high with 34 points to power Marquette to a 91-81 victory over Vermont on Tuesday night.Howard grabbed six rebounds and was also 6 of 6 at the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (6-3).
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard buried six 3-pointers and tied his career high with 34 points to power Marquette to a 91-81 victory over Vermont on Tuesday night.Howard grabbed six rebounds and was also 6 of 6 at the free-throw line for the Golden Eagles (6-3).