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:

Court: UW-Milwaukee properly redacted student names

MADISON — A state appeals court says University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee officials legally redacted student names from more than 2,000 pages of records.Former UWM student Taylor Scott in 2013 requested communications by and to Vice Chancellor Michael Laliberte and student Pahoua Xiong containing Scott's name and parts of his email address.

Rowsey scores Marquette's final 9 in OT, downs Georgetown

WASHINGTON — Andrew Rowsey scored nine of his 28 points in overtime, Sam Hauser also finished with 28 points and Marquette hit 18 3-pointers in a 90-86 victory over Georgetown on Monday night.Hauser got double teamed in the paint and passed it out to an open Rowsey at the 3-point arc for an 84-82 lead with 1:41 left.

Marquette hits 13 3-pointers, beats St. John's 85-73

MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser made five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points as Marquette rolled to an 85-73 victory over St.

Student arrested off-campus amid investigation into threats at MPS' Wedgewood Park School

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools student was arrested off school grounds amid an investigation into threats made by a student at Wedgewood Park School near 68th and W.

MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.

Marquette University police issue safety alert after shots fired near campus

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University’s Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert -- after shots were fired near campus early Thursday morning, Feb. 15.It happened near 20th and Clybourn around 3:40 a.m.Police say there was no indication that anyone had been injured, and there is no threat to campus at this time.MUPD continues to investigate this incident.

Part-time coach at Hamilton HS arrested for exposing a child to harmful material

MILWAUKEE -- A part-time coach from Hamilton High School in Milwaukee is on unpaid leave.Milwaukee police say the 28-year old Milwaukee man was arrested for exposing a child to harmful material.

'Cool opportunity:' Robotics experts compete in FIRST Tech Challenge at UWM

MILWAUKEE -- Young robotics experts across Wisconsin gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Saturday, February 10th, for the ultimate showdown."FIRST Tech Challenge" held its stage competition, with 24 schools putting their robots to the test.Students as young as seventh grade were able to take part in the event.

Regents OK raising nonresident, graduate rates at 3 schools

MADISON — University of Wisconsin System leaders have approved raising nonresident and graduate tuition at three schools.The Board of Regents voted Friday to raise rates at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout as well as at UW-Milwaukee's business school this fall.Nonresident undergraduate tuition at UW-Eau Claire will increase $355.

All classes canceled at UW-Milwaukee due to winter weather

MILWAUKEE -- All afternoon and evening classes on Friday, February 9th have been canceled at UW-Milwaukee due to the winter weather.Earlier on Friday, UWM officials had only canceled morning classes until noon.According to UWM officials, the campus will remain open for employees and visitors.