"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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 -- 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.
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.