"Ready to learn:" Students at MPS year-round schools head back to the classroom, begin new school year
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, August 8th, while most students were still enjoying summer break, it was time to head back to school for some in Milwaukee.Surrounded by friends, family members and even Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks, students at Ralph Metcalfe School near 35th and North in Milwaukee had all the pomp and circumstance befitting the first day of school.
"Be the Change:" Program in Milwaukee aims to empower young black men
MILWAUKEE -- It is a push to redefine what it means to be young and black in Milwaukee, and across the country.
Plan to open vacant MPS building as military-style school for boys pushed back
MILWAUKEE -- A decision to sell a vacant Milwaukee Public School to a military-style voucher school has been pushed back to the fall.
Summer "College for Kids" program gives children hands-on experience in higher education
MILWAUKEE -- Kids as young as five and six years old are taking classes on UW-Milwaukee's campus; it's part of the "College for Kids" program.
"They want to be here:" MPS expands 'Summer Academy,' it's free summer school program
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools students than ever before are enrolled in summer school.
Marquette University Law School poll: Hillary Clinton maintains lead over Donald Trump
MILWAUKEE -- A wave of negative news for both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump haven't changed Wisconsin voters' minds much about either presidential candidate.A new Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday, July 13th says Clinton is leading Trump among registered voters in Wisconsin, 43% to 37%.11% of registered voters say they will not vote for either candidate.In June, it was Clinton 42% to Trump 35% with 17% saying they would not vote for either.Among likely voters in Wisconsin, Clinton registered 45% support to Trump's 41% with 9% supporting neither candidate.For the first time this year, Franklin asked voters about third-party presidential candidates.Independent Gary Johnson holds 10% support.
New culture, big adjustment: How area universities prepare students to be safe studying abroad
MILWAUKEE -- Learning to live in a new culture can be a big adjustment, especially when you're a young college student.
Body of UW student found in Italy's Tiber River; criminal investigation underway
ROME — The body of 19-year-old Beau Solomon, a student from the University of Wisconsin, was found Monday, July 4th in the Tiber River in Italy -- and there's now a criminal investigation underway.
120 days to appoint new commissioner of turnaround program for failing schools after resignation
MILWAUKEE -- The Opportunity Schools Partnership Program, the state-mandated turnaround program for failing Milwaukee public schools is without a leader, and running out of time.
No. 18 pick: MU's Henry Ellenson selected by Detroit Pistons in NBA Draft
NEW YORK -- The Detroit Pistons have selected forward Henry Ellenson of Marquette with the No. 18 pick in the NBA draft.Ellenson averaged 17 points and 9.7 rebounds per game last season as a freshman.
Dave Sobelman to FOX6 News: "Some idiot felt the need to bring a gun into my restaurant & shot himself"
MILWAUKEE -- Dave Sobelman, owner of Sobelman's Pub and Grill tells FOX6 News a gun was fired inside his restaurant on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, June 22nd.Sobelman told FOX6 News: "Some idiot felt the need to bring a gun into my restaurant to eat chicken wings and then shot himself."
"It's imperative:" Mass casualty training held at Medical College of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- A catastrophic incident causes mass casualties.
"Our children are not for sale:" Parents, teachers rally against turnaround plan for public schools
MILWAUKEE -- The debate over the state-mandated turnaround plan for Milwaukee's failing public schools is heating up.
Milwaukee Admirals "break ground" for new locker room at UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals and the Wisconsin Center District held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Friday morning, June 17th.
"Please work with us:" Chris Abele urges Milwaukee School Board to join turnaround plan for failing schools
MILWAUKEE -- With just a week to go before the deadline, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is pleading with the Milwaukee School Board to join a turnaround plan for failing schools.
Marquette Law School poll: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump, 42% to 35%
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday afternoon, June 15th.The new poll puts the presidential race in Wisconsin at 42% for Hillary Clinton and 35% for Donald Trump -- among registered voters.
Medical College of Wisconsin: What you need to know about concussions
MILWAUKEE -- With school out of summer, a lot of kids will probably be playing sports -- and parents will be wanting to keep their kids safe.