City of Milwaukee to work with Medical College of Wisconsin to fight heroin, opiate epidemic
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee officials and those with the Medical College of Wisconsin will work together to try to fix the city's heroin and opiate epidemic.On Thursday, April 7th, during a meeting of the City of Milwaukee's Public Health Committee, Alderman Michael Murphy announced plans for the partnership.Murphy said the purpose of the partnership is to provide more research for strategies that can be immediately implemented to save lives.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee officials and those with the Medical College of Wisconsin will work together to try to fix the city's heroin and opiate epidemic.On Thursday, April 7th, during a meeting of the City of Milwaukee's Public Health Committee, Alderman Michael Murphy announced plans for the partnership.Murphy said the purpose of the partnership is to provide more research for strategies that can be immediately implemented to save lives.
ESPN: UW-Milwaukee hires LaVall Jordan as new head basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- Michigan assistant coach LaVall Jordan has been hired as the new head basketball coach of the Milwaukee Panthers, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
MILWAUKEE -- Michigan assistant coach LaVall Jordan has been hired as the new head basketball coach of the Milwaukee Panthers, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.
Higher-than-expected number of voters registering at the polls led to extended wait at MU
MILWAUKEE -- High voter turnout on Election Day Tuesday, April 5th led to long lines and extended wait times for some -- including at Marquette University, where the last student voted almost an hour-and-a-half after the polls closed.There were some long waits at the Alumni Memorial Union on the MU campus Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- High voter turnout on Election Day Tuesday, April 5th led to long lines and extended wait times for some -- including at Marquette University, where the last student voted almost an hour-and-a-half after the polls closed.There were some long waits at the Alumni Memorial Union on the MU campus Tuesday.
April 4th was deadline for suspended MU professor to write letter of apology; he's refused
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 4th was the deadline for Marquette University professor John McAdams, who is currently suspended from the university, to submit a letter of apology in order to get his job back.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, April 4th was the deadline for Marquette University professor John McAdams, who is currently suspended from the university, to submit a letter of apology in order to get his job back.
ESPN report: MU's Henry Ellenson to enter NBA Draft
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN's Jeff Goodman is reporting Marquette University's Henry Ellenson will declare for the NBA Draft and hire an agent.Ellenson was the Big East "Freshman of the Year."
MILWAUKEE -- ESPN's Jeff Goodman is reporting Marquette University's Henry Ellenson will declare for the NBA Draft and hire an agent.Ellenson was the Big East "Freshman of the Year."
"Makes me sick:" Protester seen stomping on American flag outside Trump town hall at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- There were protesters outside the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Mainstage Theatre, where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to host a Fox News Channel town hall event scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- There were protesters outside the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Mainstage Theatre, where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was set to host a Fox News Channel town hall event scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on campus.
MU pres. issues "call for decency," says former grad student subject to hate over professor's suspension
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell has issued "a call for decency" following what he characterizes as a "stream of hate and threatening messages" leveled against a former MU graduate student on the internet.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell has issued "a call for decency" following what he characterizes as a "stream of hate and threatening messages" leveled against a former MU graduate student on the internet.
UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun sits down with FOX6 to discuss backlash over firing of Rob Jeter
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Athletic Director on March 17th fired Rob Jeter, the beloved Panthers men's basketball coach.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Athletic Director on March 17th fired Rob Jeter, the beloved Panthers men's basketball coach.
UWM players Akeem Springs, Jordan Johnson speak out after Coach Rob Jeter's firing: "I was shocked"
MILWAUKEE -- The backlash to the firing of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter has been unrelenting.
MILWAUKEE -- The backlash to the firing of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball coach Rob Jeter has been unrelenting.
Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette collaborate on biomedical program
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin have announced a new partnership -- on a joint educational organization for engineers, scientists and physicians.The two institutions said the initiative is called the Medical College of Wisconsin Biomedical Engineering Department.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin have announced a new partnership -- on a joint educational organization for engineers, scientists and physicians.The two institutions said the initiative is called the Medical College of Wisconsin Biomedical Engineering Department.
Former star Tony Granato to take reigns of UW Badgers men's hockey program
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers are again turning to one of their own to run the men's hockey program.Former Wisconsin star Tony Granato takes the reigns from Mike Eaves, who was fired after 14 seasons.Granato, a 1988 Olympian, played for 13 years in the NHL.Granato's brother Don is expected to be on the UW staff.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Badgers are again turning to one of their own to run the men's hockey program.Former Wisconsin star Tony Granato takes the reigns from Mike Eaves, who was fired after 14 seasons.Granato, a 1988 Olympian, played for 13 years in the NHL.Granato's brother Don is expected to be on the UW staff.
Hackers send anti-Semitic fliers to UWM campus printers
PRINCETON, N.J. — Several colleges across the country are investigating after a rash of anti-Semitic fliers began printing from their network-connected printers or fax machines.The fliers began appearing Thursday at schools including New Jersey's Princeton University, Rhode Island's Brown University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.The director of the New England office of the Anti-Defamation League says a white power group appears to have hacked into school printers.
PRINCETON, N.J. — Several colleges across the country are investigating after a rash of anti-Semitic fliers began printing from their network-connected printers or fax machines.The fliers began appearing Thursday at schools including New Jersey's Princeton University, Rhode Island's Brown University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.The director of the New England office of the Anti-Defamation League says a white power group appears to have hacked into school printers.
Political science professor John McAdams suspended by Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Marquette University political science professor John McAdams is suspended without pay until January 2017.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned Marquette University political science professor John McAdams is suspended without pay until January 2017.
Brussels attacks: Concern for students studying abroad in Belgium
MILWAUKEE -- Whenever there are attacks or disasters around the world, there is concern that students studying abroad may be in harm's way.
MILWAUKEE -- Whenever there are attacks or disasters around the world, there is concern that students studying abroad may be in harm's way.
UWM's Akeem Springs takes to Twitter to express unhappiness with firing of Coach Jeter, meeting with AD
MILWAUKEE -- Granted, it was back in December, but the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers beat the Wisconsin Badgers and won 20 games -- neither of which kept UWM Coach Rob Jeter from being fired by UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun.
MILWAUKEE -- Granted, it was back in December, but the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers beat the Wisconsin Badgers and won 20 games -- neither of which kept UWM Coach Rob Jeter from being fired by UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun.
Trey Schwab, a familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans, has passed away
MILWAUKEE -- A familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans has passed away after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis and rejection after a double lung transplant.Trey Schwab passed away Sunday, March 20th at UW Hospital in Madison.FOX6's Tim Van Vooren profiled Trey Schwab in February 2016 -- as he was facing a new health battle, and reflecting on his life.
MILWAUKEE -- A familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans has passed away after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis and rejection after a double lung transplant.Trey Schwab passed away Sunday, March 20th at UW Hospital in Madison.FOX6's Tim Van Vooren profiled Trey Schwab in February 2016 -- as he was facing a new health battle, and reflecting on his life.
Wisconsin fires men's hockey coach who led Badgers for 14 seasons
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin has fired men's hockey coach Mike Eaves who led the Badgers program for 14 seasons.Wisconsin had success under Eaves early in his tenure, but has struggled the past two seasons.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin has fired men's hockey coach Mike Eaves who led the Badgers program for 14 seasons.Wisconsin had success under Eaves early in his tenure, but has struggled the past two seasons.
Jeter's out: UW-Milwaukee Panthers begin search for new men's basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- Rob Jeter will not return as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers' head men's basketball coach, according to UW-Milwaukee Director of Athletics Amanda Braun.A statement posted on the MKEPanthers.com website on Thursday, March 17th reads as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- Rob Jeter will not return as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers' head men's basketball coach, according to UW-Milwaukee Director of Athletics Amanda Braun.A statement posted on the MKEPanthers.com website on Thursday, March 17th reads as follows:
Admirals will likely move from BMO Harris Bradley Center to UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals will likely have a new home next season in downtown Milwaukee.The team's deal to move its home games to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena from the BMO Harris Bradley Center is scheduled to be voted on on Wednesday morning, March 16th.Admirals owner Harris Turer is expected to keep his pledge to invest in upgrading the team's new venue under a lease the team negotiated with the Wisconsin Center District.The Admirals are looking for new home ice because they won't be playing in the new Bucks arena that will replace the Bradley Center in 2018.The Admirals will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena to make a major announcement regarding a possible move by the team to the arena.Among those in attendance at the press conference will be Admirals Owner/CEO Harris Turer, Admirals President Jon Greenberg, Admirals General Manager/Nashville Predators Assistant GM Paul Fenton, Wisconsin Center District Executive Director Russ Staerkel and WCD Board Chair Scott Neitzel.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals will likely have a new home next season in downtown Milwaukee.The team's deal to move its home games to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena from the BMO Harris Bradley Center is scheduled to be voted on on Wednesday morning, March 16th.Admirals owner Harris Turer is expected to keep his pledge to invest in upgrading the team's new venue under a lease the team negotiated with the Wisconsin Center District.The Admirals are looking for new home ice because they won't be playing in the new Bucks arena that will replace the Bradley Center in 2018.The Admirals will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena to make a major announcement regarding a possible move by the team to the arena.Among those in attendance at the press conference will be Admirals Owner/CEO Harris Turer, Admirals President Jon Greenberg, Admirals General Manager/Nashville Predators Assistant GM Paul Fenton, Wisconsin Center District Executive Director Russ Staerkel and WCD Board Chair Scott Neitzel.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Race for SCOWIS: Rebecca Bradley, JoAnne Kloppenburg to meet for debate at MU
MILWAUKEE — Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg are launching the first TV ads of their general election race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and they'll meet for a debate on Tuesday evening, March 15th in Milwaukee.Bradley, who was appointed to the court last fall to finish the late Patrick Crooks' term, played up endorsements from judges and law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE — Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg are launching the first TV ads of their general election race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and they'll meet for a debate on Tuesday evening, March 15th in Milwaukee.Bradley, who was appointed to the court last fall to finish the late Patrick Crooks' term, played up endorsements from judges and law enforcement.