Supporting new mothers: Medical College of Wisconsin receives $2.1M for "Periscope Program"

Supporting new mothers: Medical College of Wisconsin receives $2.1M for "Periscope Program"

MILWAUKEE -- A major grant was announced for the Medical College of Wisconsin Monday, February 27th.United Health Foundation officials presented $1.2 million to fund the "Periscope Program" -- PERInatal Specialty COnsult Psychiatry Extension.The program addresses the mental wellness of new and expectant mothers in the Milwaukee area.

MILWAUKEE -- A major grant was announced for the Medical College of Wisconsin Monday, February 27th.United Health Foundation officials presented $1.2 million to fund the "Periscope Program" -- PERInatal Specialty COnsult Psychiatry Extension.The program addresses the mental wellness of new and expectant mothers in the Milwaukee area.

"No letter, no phone call, no email:" Why MPS kept lead test results quiet for months

"No letter, no phone call, no email:" Why MPS kept lead test results quiet for months

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials are still adding up the cost of testing nearly 13,000 water fixtures, not to mention the cost of repairing or replacing those that showed dangerous amounts of lead.Now, the FOX6 Investigators are asking why it took the district five months to tell parents about lead in the water.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials are still adding up the cost of testing nearly 13,000 water fixtures, not to mention the cost of repairing or replacing those that showed dangerous amounts of lead.Now, the FOX6 Investigators are asking why it took the district five months to tell parents about lead in the water.

MPS takes a stand on immigration policy, "will not share" a student's immigration status

MPS takes a stand on immigration policy, "will not share" a student's immigration status

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) say it will not cooperate when it comes to the recent directive from President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) say it will not cooperate when it comes to the recent directive from President Donald Trump's administration cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

Milwaukee Public Schools board APPROVES school uniforms

Milwaukee Public Schools board APPROVES school uniforms

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has voted in favor of a district-wide dress code requiring uniforms for Milwaukee Public School students.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has voted in favor of a district-wide dress code requiring uniforms for Milwaukee Public School students.

Marquette University hosts forum on Zika virus ahead of Spring Break

Marquette University hosts forum on Zika virus ahead of Spring Break

MILWAUKEE -- With Spring Break around the corner, Marquette University hosted a forum on the Zika virus on Thursday, February 23rd.The College of Health and Sciences invited students to attend the forum called "Zika: Myths and Facts."The event was put together to educate students and the public about Zika, especially with students traveling for Spring Break.One of the organizers said Zika is still a big concern, especially as the weather changes."If we don't take precautions, as the weather starts warming up and the mosquitoes start breeding again, we will start seeing an increase in cases as the weather starts getting warmer, so it is an important thing to be aware of," Laurieann Klockow with the College of Health and Sciences said.Some of the main points of the forum included how the virus spreads, the potential risks and precautions students should take.

MILWAUKEE -- With Spring Break around the corner, Marquette University hosted a forum on the Zika virus on Thursday, February 23rd.The College of Health and Sciences invited students to attend the forum called "Zika: Myths and Facts."The event was put together to educate students and the public about Zika, especially with students traveling for Spring Break.One of the organizers said Zika is still a big concern, especially as the weather changes."If we don't take precautions, as the weather starts warming up and the mosquitoes start breeding again, we will start seeing an increase in cases as the weather starts getting warmer, so it is an important thing to be aware of," Laurieann Klockow with the College of Health and Sciences said.Some of the main points of the forum included how the virus spreads, the potential risks and precautions students should take.

Marquette University to expand residence hall project adding 140 beds

Marquette University to expand residence hall project adding 140 beds

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced Thursday, February 23rd, their new residence hall project is expanding to accommodate 140 additional beds.The two-story addition to the facility's west tower, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in February, will bring the total number of beds to 890 and the overall cost to $108 million.According to a news release, the expansion will give the university the flexibility to close the outdated O'Donnell Hall, a first-year residence hall that opened in 1950.“We examined the occupancy rates of our existing housing stock and our enrollment projections over the next few years, and we determined that the most cost-effective and timely way for us to add needed beds, as identified in our master plan, was to add two floors to this project,” said Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy. “We have no immediate plans to raze O’Donnell, so we still have the flexibility to reopen it should enrollment exceed capacity.”Strigens added that the university’s master plan effort looked carefully at the condition of campus buildings and the cost of operating and maintaining each.“As buildings like McCormick and O’Donnell continue to age, they require significant ongoing investment to maintain and bring up to current codes,” she said. “At some point the cost of that maintenance no longer makes sense when compared to replacement.”Marquette last month announced that alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the facility, which will be named for longtime Marquette President Rev.

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced Thursday, February 23rd, their new residence hall project is expanding to accommodate 140 additional beds.The two-story addition to the facility's west tower, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in February, will bring the total number of beds to 890 and the overall cost to $108 million.According to a news release, the expansion will give the university the flexibility to close the outdated O'Donnell Hall, a first-year residence hall that opened in 1950.“We examined the occupancy rates of our existing housing stock and our enrollment projections over the next few years, and we determined that the most cost-effective and timely way for us to add needed beds, as identified in our master plan, was to add two floors to this project,” said Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy. “We have no immediate plans to raze O’Donnell, so we still have the flexibility to reopen it should enrollment exceed capacity.”Strigens added that the university’s master plan effort looked carefully at the condition of campus buildings and the cost of operating and maintaining each.“As buildings like McCormick and O’Donnell continue to age, they require significant ongoing investment to maintain and bring up to current codes,” she said. “At some point the cost of that maintenance no longer makes sense when compared to replacement.”Marquette last month announced that alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the facility, which will be named for longtime Marquette President Rev.

Former school safety officer Michael Robinson sentenced in connection with 3 open cases

Former school safety officer Michael Robinson sentenced in connection with 3 open cases

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Robinson on Wednesday, February 22nd in three cases, involving guns, sex and drugs."I made a mistake.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Robinson on Wednesday, February 22nd in three cases, involving guns, sex and drugs."I made a mistake.

UWM seeks $33M for urgent Sandburg Hall projects; delays basketball practice facility

UWM seeks $33M for urgent Sandburg Hall projects; delays basketball practice facility

MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.

$150k job for quitting the race? State superintendent candidates squabble over alleged deal

$150k job for quitting the race? State superintendent candidates squabble over alleged deal

MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.

MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.

UW School of Medicine awarded $300K grant from NBA, GE Healthcare to study hamstring injuries

UW School of Medicine awarded $300K grant from NBA, GE Healthcare to study hamstring injuries

MADISON -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and GE Healthcare awarded on Wednesday, February 15th a $300,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) to identify risk factors for hamstring injury (HSI) in athletes and to evaluate new imaging methods that could improve post-injury prognosis.A news release from UW says hamstring injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people who participate in sports that involve running and sprinting, such as basketball, football, and soccer.

MADISON -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and GE Healthcare awarded on Wednesday, February 15th a $300,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) to identify risk factors for hamstring injury (HSI) in athletes and to evaluate new imaging methods that could improve post-injury prognosis.A news release from UW says hamstring injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people who participate in sports that involve running and sprinting, such as basketball, football, and soccer.

MU student has confirmed case of mumps; 6 total cases in Milwaukee in 2017

MU student has confirmed case of mumps; 6 total cases in Milwaukee in 2017

MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University student has a confirmed case of mumps, bringing the total number of cases reported in the City of Milwaukee in 2017 to six, the Milwaukee Health Department announced Tuesday, February 14th.Health Department officials are working closely with MU officials to initiate appropriate follow-up, according to a news release.Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus.

MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University student has a confirmed case of mumps, bringing the total number of cases reported in the City of Milwaukee in 2017 to six, the Milwaukee Health Department announced Tuesday, February 14th.Health Department officials are working closely with MU officials to initiate appropriate follow-up, according to a news release.Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus.