Trans teacher to MPS days before suicide: "I'm being subtly bullied and it's taking a toll on my health"
MILWAUKEE — It was called "a tragic suicide of one of Milwaukee's brightest teachers." The FOX6 Investigators have obtained the emails the teacher sent to school leaders asking for help.Karis Ross was a transgender special education teacher at the Milwaukee German Immersion School.
MILWAUKEE — It was called "a tragic suicide of one of Milwaukee's brightest teachers." The FOX6 Investigators have obtained the emails the teacher sent to school leaders asking for help.Karis Ross was a transgender special education teacher at the Milwaukee German Immersion School.
Police investigate burglaries at two Milwaukee Public Schools
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating burglaries at two Milwaukee Public Schools.One incident happened Sunday, May 1st at Engleburg Elementary School near 91st and Hampton.The other incident happened on April 16th at Lancaster School near 76th and Hampton.Police say the suspects entered the schools, forced entry to several classrooms and stole items from the school, including laptops.No suspects are in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating burglaries at two Milwaukee Public Schools.One incident happened Sunday, May 1st at Engleburg Elementary School near 91st and Hampton.The other incident happened on April 16th at Lancaster School near 76th and Hampton.Police say the suspects entered the schools, forced entry to several classrooms and stole items from the school, including laptops.No suspects are in custody.
Marquette University: New $96 million residence hall development to be built on campus
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Board of Trustees has approved construction of a new residence hall development on campus, University President Michael Lovell announced on Monday, May 2nd.Officials say the project, which is estimated at $96 million, will include two connected residence halls and will be located on the northwest part of campus, south of Wells Street between 17th and 18th Streets.Pres.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Board of Trustees has approved construction of a new residence hall development on campus, University President Michael Lovell announced on Monday, May 2nd.Officials say the project, which is estimated at $96 million, will include two connected residence halls and will be located on the northwest part of campus, south of Wells Street between 17th and 18th Streets.Pres.
UW-Madison Faculty Senate say no confidence in leaders
MADISON — Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.Monday's voice vote came in the university's Faculty Senate, which has 220 senators representing more than 2,200 staff members.
MADISON — Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have overwhelmingly supported a no-confidence vote in UW System President Ray Cross and the UW Board of Regents.Monday's voice vote came in the university's Faculty Senate, which has 220 senators representing more than 2,200 staff members.
Police seek suspects after Engleburg Elementary School broken into, items stolen
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News they are investigating a burglary that happened Sunday, May 1st at the "Engleburg Elementary School."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News they are investigating a burglary that happened Sunday, May 1st at the "Engleburg Elementary School."
Embattled professor John McAdams files suit against Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Professor John McAdams and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed suit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Monday morning, May 2nd against Marquette University.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University Professor John McAdams and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed suit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Monday morning, May 2nd against Marquette University.
"Disappointed in you:" MU student shares recording of instructor who refused gay marriage discussion
MILWAUKEE — Embattled Marquette University professor John McAdams is hinting at plans for a lawsuit.
MILWAUKEE — Embattled Marquette University professor John McAdams is hinting at plans for a lawsuit.
Securing a spring dance: School districts review policies in wake of Antigo H.S. prom shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting during the Antigo High School's prom last weekend has other school districts reviewing their own security plans for the spring formal.
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting during the Antigo High School's prom last weekend has other school districts reviewing their own security plans for the spring formal.
"Disrespectful:" MPD seeks Vincent H.S. student caught on camera knocking out security guard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say they're looking for a student who was seen on video punching a school security guard.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say they're looking for a student who was seen on video punching a school security guard.
Man who served as principal at Longfellow School since 2003 accused of sexually assaulting a child
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man who served as the principal at Longfellow School near Layton Boulevard and National Avenue in Milwaukee since 2003 resigned from that position on March 25th -- and less than three weeks later, criminal charges were filed against him.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man who served as the principal at Longfellow School near Layton Boulevard and National Avenue in Milwaukee since 2003 resigned from that position on March 25th -- and less than three weeks later, criminal charges were filed against him.
Marquette University, St. Norbert College team up to help students earn their law degree
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and St.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and St.
Arrest of black student sparks rally at University of Wisconsin
MADISON — Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the arrest of a black student accused of spraying provocative graffiti messages around campus.
MADISON — Hundreds of demonstrators were rallying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to protest the arrest of a black student accused of spraying provocative graffiti messages around campus.
Hands on, creative learning on display at MPS STEM Fair, with participation up 17% this year
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students than ever before have taken an interest in science, technology, engineering and math -- the STEM fields.
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students than ever before have taken an interest in science, technology, engineering and math -- the STEM fields.
"Deeply disturbing:" Teacher's aide at Bay View H.S. arrested after incident with student
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher's aide from Bay View High School was arrested after an incident in a classroom that was captured on camera.The video, which was shared with the FOX6 News Facebook page on Wednesday, April 20th, shows a physical altercation between a 39-year-old teacher's aide and a 14-year-old student at Bay View High School.
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher's aide from Bay View High School was arrested after an incident in a classroom that was captured on camera.The video, which was shared with the FOX6 News Facebook page on Wednesday, April 20th, shows a physical altercation between a 39-year-old teacher's aide and a 14-year-old student at Bay View High School.
Bank robbery suspect arrested by Marquette University police officers
MILWAUKEE -- Officers with the Marquette University Police Department arrested a bank robbery suspect within 20 minutes of his alleged crime on Monday morning, April 18th.Officials say the male subject entered the U.S. Bank branch located inside the Alumni Memorial Union around 9:30 a.m. He said he had a weapon and demanded cash.
MILWAUKEE -- Officers with the Marquette University Police Department arrested a bank robbery suspect within 20 minutes of his alleged crime on Monday morning, April 18th.Officials say the male subject entered the U.S. Bank branch located inside the Alumni Memorial Union around 9:30 a.m. He said he had a weapon and demanded cash.
Marquette University gets a Bublr Bikes station!
Marquette University now has a Bublr Bikes station!The bike-sharing station is located on Wells Street, just west of the Alumni Memorial Union's Weasler Auditorium.Bublr Bikes allows people to rent a bicycle at one location and return it at another.There are currently more than 20 Bublr Bikes stations in Milwaukee.CLICK HERE to learn more about Bublr Bikes.
Marquette University now has a Bublr Bikes station!The bike-sharing station is located on Wells Street, just west of the Alumni Memorial Union's Weasler Auditorium.Bublr Bikes allows people to rent a bicycle at one location and return it at another.There are currently more than 20 Bublr Bikes stations in Milwaukee.CLICK HERE to learn more about Bublr Bikes.
LaVall Jordan on his new head coach position at UWM: "We're looking forward, not backward"
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball program has a new head coach, and LaVall Jordan said he is ready to tackle the challenge he faces."There's a challenge, because the league is good.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball program has a new head coach, and LaVall Jordan said he is ready to tackle the challenge he faces."There's a challenge, because the league is good.
"It's challenging -- but it's also fun:" High school computer science competition held on MU campus
MILWAUKEE -- More than 250 Wisconsin high school students on Wednesday, April 13th put their computer knowledge to use at Marquette University.Balloons inside Cudahy Hall at Marquette University on Wednesday represented a question or puzzle completed by a team.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 250 Wisconsin high school students on Wednesday, April 13th put their computer knowledge to use at Marquette University.Balloons inside Cudahy Hall at Marquette University on Wednesday represented a question or puzzle completed by a team.
Woman from Thailand, studying at Medical College of Wisconsin, struck by vehicle and killed
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a woman from Thailand, studying at the Medical College of Wisconsin was killed when she was hit by a vehicle on Monday morning, April 11th.It happened around 9:00 a.m.Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area near 87th Street and Watertown Plank Road -- an entrance to the Medical College grounds.A 65-year-old man driving a Chevy Tahoe had stopped to get directions and while following another vehicle, struck the pedestrian in the intersection which was marked with four-way stop signs.A trauma nurse at the scene called for medical help and life-saving efforts were made until a trauma surgeon called time of death at 9:15 a.m.The 32-year-old pedestrian, identified as Rattanawadee Kotewong, was from Thailand, and resided in Wauwatosa while a student attending the Medical College of Wisconsin.Any possible charges or citations are pending investigation and a review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.Medical College of Wisconsin officials have released the following statement:
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say a woman from Thailand, studying at the Medical College of Wisconsin was killed when she was hit by a vehicle on Monday morning, April 11th.It happened around 9:00 a.m.Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area near 87th Street and Watertown Plank Road -- an entrance to the Medical College grounds.A 65-year-old man driving a Chevy Tahoe had stopped to get directions and while following another vehicle, struck the pedestrian in the intersection which was marked with four-way stop signs.A trauma nurse at the scene called for medical help and life-saving efforts were made until a trauma surgeon called time of death at 9:15 a.m.The 32-year-old pedestrian, identified as Rattanawadee Kotewong, was from Thailand, and resided in Wauwatosa while a student attending the Medical College of Wisconsin.Any possible charges or citations are pending investigation and a review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.Medical College of Wisconsin officials have released the following statement:
UW-Milwaukee introduces LaVall Jordan as school's new basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee introduced LaVall Jordan on Friday afternoon, April 8th as the school's new head basketball coach.Jordan replaces Rob Jeter, who was fired last month.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee introduced LaVall Jordan on Friday afternoon, April 8th as the school's new head basketball coach.Jordan replaces Rob Jeter, who was fired last month.