Gov. Walker says budget will pay back universities after tuition cut; but there's a catch
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Wednesday, January 11th repeated his pledge to lower tuition across the UW System.
Marquette University Golden Eagles fall to Seton Hall, 69-66
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Khadeen Carrington scored five of his 12 points on one extended possession in the final 30 seconds and Seton Hall pulled out a wild 69-66 win over Marquette on Sunday, January 1st.Katin Reinhardt, who had five 3s and 15 points in the first half, scored on a backdoor layup for his only points of the second half, putting Marquette up 66-63 with 38 seconds left.
Howard, Johnson lead Marquette past Georgetown, 76-66
MILWAUKEE — Markus Howard had career highs with five 3-pointers and 23 points, Jajuan Johnson added 20 with five assists and four steals on Wednesday night, December 28th and Marquette beat Georgetown 76-77 in the Big East Conference opener for both teams.Andrew Rowsey added 11 points and Luke Fischer scored eight with 10 rebounds.Johnson and Howard hit back-to-back 3-pointers to cap an 11-0 run to start the game and Rowsey's with 14:30 left in the half made it 16-2 and Marquette (10-3) never trailed.
"There's nothing better:" Marquette men's basketball team buys Christmas presents for homeless kids
WAUWATOSA -- Just about everyone this time of year loves to play Santa and give presents.
School board approves early start calendar for some MPS schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will now begin classes earlier in the year.The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously on Thursday, December 22nd, to move all secondary schools, International Baccalaureate schools and year-round schools to an early start calendar on August 14th, 2017.That's compared to the former state-mandated start date in September.Superintendent Dr.
Cheatham's 19 paces Marquette past SIU-Edwardsville 89-56
MILWAUKEE — Haanif Cheatham scored 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting and led five players in double figures as Marquette defeated SIU-Edwardsville 89-56 on Wednesday night in the first meeting between the schools.Luke Fischer added 15 points, Jajuan Johnson 14, while Sam Hauser and Duane Wilson scored 11 each for the Golden Eagles, who shot 53 percent from the floor, making 32 of 60 field goals.
Marquette University basketball players shop for Christmas gifts; donate them to Milwaukee Rescue Mission
WAUWATOSA -- Members of Marquette University's basketball team shopped at the Meijer store in Wauwatosa Tuesday, December 20th -- for children in need.The MU basketball players then delivered the gifts at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission -- donating them to some children who will enjoy a special Christmas, thanks to their efforts."I truly believe the biggest gift that you can give is the gift of giving, and for our guys to share in this today to provide hopefully a better Christmas for a number of people is really an outstanding opportunity," Steve Wojciechowski, MU head coach said.PHOTO GALLERY
Marquette University purchases rare first edition, first printing of "The Hobbit"
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials announced on Tuesday, December 20th that the school has acquired one of only 1,500 first edition, first printing copies of The Hobbit by J.R.R.
Rowsey's 22 points spark Marquette by St. Francis 78-65
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey hit six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, Jaquan Johnson had a double-double, and Marquette pulled away from St.
"Too high:" MPS finds dangerous levels of lead in water at some schools, test results show
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators were the first, back in April, to report that water was being tested for lead in Milwaukee Public Schools.
"They help you with college:" MPS opens first high school-based College & Career Center
MILWAUKEE -- The first of many College & Career Centers inside a Milwaukee Public School is now open.
Milwaukee School Board to vote on calendar change for district
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget voted unanimously on Thursday, December 15th to accept an early start calendar for high schools, middle schools and year-round schools and asked the administration to pursue further research on changing the K-8 elementary school calendar.School officials say the early start calendar proposal is part of the district's plan to improve outcomes for students.While MPS schools are showing signs of growth and have moved up a grade in the state report card, officials say there is much work to do, particularly in high schools and middle schools:
Test results in: Nearly 200 MPS drinking fountains had too much lead
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools released on Friday, December 16th the results of water quality testing of drinking fountains in all district schools and buildings.
"It makes me furious:" Contact 6 takes on tardy school bus
MILWAUKEE — When the school bell rings, students are supposed to be in class, but for one Milwaukee girl, being tardy was out of her control.Denise Cunningham makes sure her daughter, Ja'Kira Watkins, gets to the bus stop on time.
"It's a game changer:" MPS pushes to shift district's calendar, give students a better chance to succeed
MILWAUKEE -- Since November, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has solicited public input to a proposed shifting of the school district's calendar.
Hauser, Marquette hold off Fresno State from the line, 84-81
MILWAUKEE — Sam Hauser hit two free throws in the final 12 seconds to help Marquette hold on to take an 84-81 win over Fresno State Tuesday night.Marquette led by as many as 20 points in the second half but the Bulldogs rallied to trail by five, 71-66 on a layup by Terrell Carter II.Cullen Russo tipped in a rebound with 1:03 left to get Fresno State within three, 76-73, and after Hauser knocked down two free throws Paul Watson took a feed from Carter and hit a 3-pointer to make it 78-76 with 39 seconds left.
Police seek well-dressed suspect accused of targeting Real Chili, stealing from Jimmy John's on MU campus
MILWAUKEE -- He didn't get food to go.
Hauser, Johnson lead Marquette to easy win over Georgia
ATHENS, Georgia — Sam Hauser scored a season-high 19 points, Jajuan Johnson added 16 points and Marquette had little trouble beating Georgia 89-79 on Sunday.Markus Howard finished with 15 points as the Golden Eagles (6-2) won their fourth straight game.Yante Maten had 22 points and J.J. Frazier 20 for Georgia (5-3).During a 3-minute, 30-second stretch early in the second half, Johnson hit a 3, had three steals, a tip-in, a dunk, hit two free throws and grabbed a rebound.
UW-Madison chancellor can't declare sanctuary
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin-Madison officials say Chancellor Rebecca Blank doesn't have the authority to declare the school a sanctuary for students who entered the country illegally.The Associated Students of Madison passed a resolution Wednesday calling on Blank and UW System President Ray Cross to declare UW-Madison and all system schools sanctuaries for students who entered the country illegally before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.The resolution explains that the declaration would mean the campuses wouldn't work with federal immigration authorities on deportation issues and the schools would bar federal immigration authorities from visiting the campuses to make arrests.UW-Madison spokesman John Lucas said in email Thursday that Blank doesn't have the power to make such a declaration and she must run the school within the constraints of federal and state law.
"We're pleased to help students:" TCF Bank, MPS partner to keep kids in need warm this winter
MILWAUKEE -- TCF National Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools announced Thursday, December 1st their partnership to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the second, consecutive year.