Cash bail set at $7,500 for MPS mentor accused of sexual assault, as another victim comes forward
MILWAUKEE -- 56-year-old Allen Bozeman, a mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Academy who is on emergency suspension -- charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child appeared in court on Thursday, June 25th for his preliminary hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- 56-year-old Allen Bozeman, a mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Academy who is on emergency suspension -- charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child appeared in court on Thursday, June 25th for his preliminary hearing.
"I was outraged - disgusted:" Mentor accused of exposing himself inside MPS Thurston Woods Academy
MILWAUKEE -- He is a man students once looked up to, and he's now accused of taking advantage of them.
MILWAUKEE -- He is a man students once looked up to, and he's now accused of taking advantage of them.
Sentenced: Second man convicted in connection with series of armed robberies targeting MU students
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- He pleaded no contest to charges filed against him in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014-- and on Monday, June 22nd, he was sentenced.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- He pleaded no contest to charges filed against him in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Marquette University students that occurred in spring 2014-- and on Monday, June 22nd, he was sentenced.
UWM Concert Chorale to perform with The Rolling Stones: “This is an amazing opportunity for our students"
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the UW-Milwaukee Concert Chorale will perform with The Rolling Stones when the band makes its appearance at the Marcus Amphitheater next Tuesday, June 23rd, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports.On recent tours, the Stones have been selecting local choirs to perform on stage during the song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want." An announcement from UWM did not indicate what song or songs the UWM students may perform.“This is an amazing opportunity for our students,” said Zack Durlam, director of choral activities at UWM. “Not only do they get to perform with world-famous legends of rock music, they also get to briefly experience the inner workings of the music business.”The UWM Concert Chorale is the most select of five choral ensembles directed at UWM and features top-performing male and female vocalists.The Rolling Stones performance, part of the band's 15-city Zip Code tour, will be Tuesday before the June 24th launch of Summerfest this year.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the UW-Milwaukee Concert Chorale will perform with The Rolling Stones when the band makes its appearance at the Marcus Amphitheater next Tuesday, June 23rd, the Milwaukee Business Journal reports.On recent tours, the Stones have been selecting local choirs to perform on stage during the song, "You Can't Always Get What You Want." An announcement from UWM did not indicate what song or songs the UWM students may perform.“This is an amazing opportunity for our students,” said Zack Durlam, director of choral activities at UWM. “Not only do they get to perform with world-famous legends of rock music, they also get to briefly experience the inner workings of the music business.”The UWM Concert Chorale is the most select of five choral ensembles directed at UWM and features top-performing male and female vocalists.The Rolling Stones performance, part of the band's 15-city Zip Code tour, will be Tuesday before the June 24th launch of Summerfest this year.
“I love it!" UWM, Waukesha County public libraries collaborate on app to track reading
MILWAUKEE -- Read the “Poky Little Puppy” to your toddler 58 times?
MILWAUKEE -- Read the “Poky Little Puppy” to your toddler 58 times?
"I love him as a brother:" 10-year-old best friends the epitome of the mission of one MPS school
MILWAUKEE -- The Bill Withers song "Lean On Me" talks about supporting a friend -- and that's just what two Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school students are doing.
MILWAUKEE -- The Bill Withers song "Lean On Me" talks about supporting a friend -- and that's just what two Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school students are doing.
Talented group of MPS kids share the sounds that won them a prestigious award
A local jazz ensemble has just won a big music award -- for the second straight yeat.
A local jazz ensemble has just won a big music award -- for the second straight yeat.
MPS teachers protest against failing school takeover proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers gathered Friday morning, June 12th to protest against a state proposal that could convert struggling Milwaukee Public Schools into charter or private schools.
MILWAUKEE -- Teachers gathered Friday morning, June 12th to protest against a state proposal that could convert struggling Milwaukee Public Schools into charter or private schools.
MICAH rallies to stop school takeover: "This is a plan that is going to weaken Milwaukee Public Schools"
MILWAUKEE -- Parents, teachers and now clergy in Milwaukee rally against a state proposal that could controvert struggling Milwaukee Public Schools into charter or private schools.Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) hosted Thursday's protest which included a march to Hopkins-Lloyd School on the city's north side.Hopkins-Lloyd is one of 55 MPS schools the state grades as 'failing to meet expectations.'Under the republican-led proposal, that would make it eligible for conversion.
MILWAUKEE -- Parents, teachers and now clergy in Milwaukee rally against a state proposal that could controvert struggling Milwaukee Public Schools into charter or private schools.Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH) hosted Thursday's protest which included a march to Hopkins-Lloyd School on the city's north side.Hopkins-Lloyd is one of 55 MPS schools the state grades as 'failing to meet expectations.'Under the republican-led proposal, that would make it eligible for conversion.
Governor Walker touts education success story, teacher strikes back saying "he did not have her permission"
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker keeps highlighting a Wisconsin English teacher while on the campaign trail.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker keeps highlighting a Wisconsin English teacher while on the campaign trail.
“He is ready and excited:" UW-Milwaukee names Joseph LeMire as new police chief
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee administrators have named Joseph LeMire as the university’s new police chief, effective July 13th.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee administrators have named Joseph LeMire as the university’s new police chief, effective July 13th.
"Snap-On" introduces new wrench developed by UW-Milwaukee students and instructors
KENOSHA -- Kenosha-based "Snap-On" has introduced a new wrench that company officials say will reduce injury for those who use it.It was developed by some UW-Milwaukee students and instructors.The new industrial wrench is designed to reduce shoulder injuries.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha-based "Snap-On" has introduced a new wrench that company officials say will reduce injury for those who use it.It was developed by some UW-Milwaukee students and instructors.The new industrial wrench is designed to reduce shoulder injuries.
"Marquette's position is clear:" MU joins "Play It Forward" in support of proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.
MILWAUKEE – Marquette University has announced it is joining the "Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition" in support of the proposed Milwaukee Bucks arena and sports and entertainment complex in downtown Milwaukee.“As we’ve said, when it comes to building a new arena in downtown Milwaukee, Marquette’s position is clear: The new arena is critical to the growth of Milwaukee as a first-class city that will attract and retain the bright young minds who will lead us into the future,” said Marquette President Michael R.
"We at MPS are facing another obstacle:" Some hope to stop 'MPS takeover plan' in budget proposal
MILWAUKEE -- A Republican plan to fix Milwaukee's failing public schools is angering some parents and teachers.
MILWAUKEE -- A Republican plan to fix Milwaukee's failing public schools is angering some parents and teachers.
"We will not stand back:" MPS parents and teachers fight against failing school takeover proposal
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans have a plan to help fix Milwaukee's failing schools.
MILWAUKEE -- Republicans have a plan to help fix Milwaukee's failing schools.
"Together, We Are Strong:" Froedtert & MCW launch blog by cancer patients for cancer patients
WAUWATOSA -- Millions of Americans are affected by cancer, and chances are you know someone fighting the disease.
WAUWATOSA -- Millions of Americans are affected by cancer, and chances are you know someone fighting the disease.
Community garden: Quest to find a rice that can grow in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- It's a big idea, starting with a little garden."When we first came here the first day, when they came back they were smiling.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a big idea, starting with a little garden."When we first came here the first day, when they came back they were smiling.
Students, employers who are part of MPS' "School-to-Work" program honored for their efforts
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools' "School-to-Work" transition program honored over 100 students and just as many local employers on Wednesday, June 3rd.The program readies students with special needs for the world of work.Students receive not only employment skills, but also a wide variety of job opportunities at high-profile work sites across the city.Work sites include Alverno College, Columbia St.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools' "School-to-Work" transition program honored over 100 students and just as many local employers on Wednesday, June 3rd.The program readies students with special needs for the world of work.Students receive not only employment skills, but also a wide variety of job opportunities at high-profile work sites across the city.Work sites include Alverno College, Columbia St.
"This is very serious:" Parents opposed to takeover proposal for MPS now collecting signatures
MILWAUKEE -- Those who oppose a plan being considered in Madison that would give the county executive authority over the lowest-performing schools in MPS (Milwaukee Public Schools) say they want to keep the momentum going during what they're calling a "week of action." The proposal would allow the county executive to appoint a commissioner for these schools, and they could be turned into private or charter schools.
MILWAUKEE -- Those who oppose a plan being considered in Madison that would give the county executive authority over the lowest-performing schools in MPS (Milwaukee Public Schools) say they want to keep the momentum going during what they're calling a "week of action." The proposal would allow the county executive to appoint a commissioner for these schools, and they could be turned into private or charter schools.
Wisconsin Badgers Rowing Team: Athletes with lots of power directed by the smallest one in the boat
MADISON -- There is an old saying in sports "you can't coach size -- you either have it, or you don't." But sometimes, brains beat out brawn.The Wisconsin Badgers Rowing Team is full of tall athletes with a lot of power, but they're directed by the smallest one in the boat."I really try to be the eyes and ears in the boat," UW Varsity Four Coxswain Kate Condon said."They really need to be a certain personality to be successful.
MADISON -- There is an old saying in sports "you can't coach size -- you either have it, or you don't." But sometimes, brains beat out brawn.The Wisconsin Badgers Rowing Team is full of tall athletes with a lot of power, but they're directed by the smallest one in the boat."I really try to be the eyes and ears in the boat," UW Varsity Four Coxswain Kate Condon said."They really need to be a certain personality to be successful.