MPS teacher recovering from attack by student, calls the incident "unfortunate"

MPS teacher recovering from attack by student, calls the incident "unfortunate"

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools teacher attacked by a student at South Division High School tells FOX6 News he is not sure when he will return to the classroom.Cell phone video showed a student punching the teacher several times in the head.The teacher, who we are not identifying, tells FOX6 News he has painful injuries to his jaw and spine from the attack.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools teacher attacked by a student at South Division High School tells FOX6 News he is not sure when he will return to the classroom.Cell phone video showed a student punching the teacher several times in the head.The teacher, who we are not identifying, tells FOX6 News he has painful injuries to his jaw and spine from the attack.

Sendik’s Fresh2GO opens on campus of Marquette University

Sendik’s Fresh2GO opens on campus of Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- The new Sendik’s Fresh2GO Marquette store officially opened on the campus of Marquette University on Tuesday, August 22nd.The grocery store is located on 16th Street, just north of West Wells Street.Marquette President Michael Lovell was joined on Tuesday by Sendik’s family co-owner Ted Balistreri and civic leaders, including Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Bob Bauman, as well as other senior leaders from Marquette and Sendik’s for the grand opening celebration.

MILWAUKEE -- The new Sendik’s Fresh2GO Marquette store officially opened on the campus of Marquette University on Tuesday, August 22nd.The grocery store is located on 16th Street, just north of West Wells Street.Marquette President Michael Lovell was joined on Tuesday by Sendik’s family co-owner Ted Balistreri and civic leaders, including Mayor Tom Barrett and Alderman Bob Bauman, as well as other senior leaders from Marquette and Sendik’s for the grand opening celebration.

Police: Marquette University employee hit by car near campus

Police: Marquette University employee hit by car near campus

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police say a Marquette University employee was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured while crossing the street on Monday, August 21st.It happened around 1:20 p.m. near the intersection of 15th and Wells Street.Officials say MUPD immediately responded to the scene and the employee was taken a hospital for treatment.The employee is in stable condition.Authorities say the driver of the vehicle cooperated with the investigation.

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University police say a Marquette University employee was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured while crossing the street on Monday, August 21st.It happened around 1:20 p.m. near the intersection of 15th and Wells Street.Officials say MUPD immediately responded to the scene and the employee was taken a hospital for treatment.The employee is in stable condition.Authorities say the driver of the vehicle cooperated with the investigation.

Solar eclipse glasses given out by UWM are not safe

Solar eclipse glasses given out by UWM are not safe

MILWAUKEE -- Solar eclipse glasses distributed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students are now believed to be fake.

MILWAUKEE -- Solar eclipse glasses distributed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students are now believed to be fake.

"Nothing like the 1st day of school:" MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration

"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

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.

Kohl's volunteers fill backpacks, help MPS get students ready for the school year

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 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

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 am always their coach:" Tom Crean returns to Milwaukee for MU's 100 Years of Hoops celebration

"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.