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.
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.
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 -- 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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marquette leads by 38 at half, beats Western Carolina 90-44
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey had 21 points, Markus Howard added 17 and Marquette had a 38-point halftime lead on its way to a 90-44 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday night, November 30th.Rowsey and Howard each hit four 3-pointers and the Golden Eagles (5-2) were 13 of 27 from the arc.
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Rowsey had 21 points, Markus Howard added 17 and Marquette had a 38-point halftime lead on its way to a 90-44 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday night, November 30th.Rowsey and Howard each hit four 3-pointers and the Golden Eagles (5-2) were 13 of 27 from the arc.
"Means a lot:" Marquette basketball players give back to kids through 'Reading with the Golden Eagles'
MILWAUKEE -- This year, FOX6 News is partnering with Marquette University and SHARP Literacy for a program called "Reading with the Golden Eagles."
MILWAUKEE -- This year, FOX6 News is partnering with Marquette University and SHARP Literacy for a program called "Reading with the Golden Eagles."
MPS: Investigation into teacher at Ronald Reagan High School over; parent made claim post-election
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools' investigation into a teacher at Ronald Reagan High School is over.A parent claimed her daughter was being singled out after the election.She claimed the teacher intimidated her with his views against President-elect Donald Trump.MPS officials told FOX6 News they took statements from students who were in the classroom when this allegedly happened.An MPS spokesman said: "None of the student statements support the allegation made by the parent."
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools' investigation into a teacher at Ronald Reagan High School is over.A parent claimed her daughter was being singled out after the election.She claimed the teacher intimidated her with his views against President-elect Donald Trump.MPS officials told FOX6 News they took statements from students who were in the classroom when this allegedly happened.An MPS spokesman said: "None of the student statements support the allegation made by the parent."
Shorewood police seek suspects after strong armed robbery near UWM campus
SHOREWOOD -- Shorewood police are seeking suspects after a strong armed robbery Thursday night, November 17th near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.It happened around 10:30 p.m. near N.
SHOREWOOD -- Shorewood police are seeking suspects after a strong armed robbery Thursday night, November 17th near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.It happened around 10:30 p.m. near N.
“It makes all of it real:" Aspiring students explore careers at 10th annual Fresh Coast Classic
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
Police: No injuries reported after shots fired incident near Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police and Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred near campus early Thursday morning, November 17th.Marquette police say they heard shots fired in an alley near 15th and State around 5:30 a.m.When police arrived on scene, they found one male victim who stated a subject fired shots from a handgun at him.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police and Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred near campus early Thursday morning, November 17th.Marquette police say they heard shots fired in an alley near 15th and State around 5:30 a.m.When police arrived on scene, they found one male victim who stated a subject fired shots from a handgun at him.
Plane at Mitchell Airport with Hillary Clinton logo turns heads: What was it doing here?
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball team is using an airplane with former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's logo.The airplane -- featuring a giant "H" on the tail -- turned heads when it parked near the Signature Air Support hangar at General Mitchell International Airport on the evening of Tuesday, November 15th.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University men's basketball team is using an airplane with former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's logo.The airplane -- featuring a giant "H" on the tail -- turned heads when it parked near the Signature Air Support hangar at General Mitchell International Airport on the evening of Tuesday, November 15th.
"She's petrified to go back:" Complaints of racially-charged incidents occur at Milwaukee schools
MILWAUKEE -- Fallout from the election has extended to schools across Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Fallout from the election has extended to schools across Milwaukee.