Gov. Scott Walker on Democratic debate at UWM: "Debates on both sides are important"
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will face off in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in the PBS NewsHour debate on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus -- and Governor Scott Walker said he will be watching.The debate is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts at UWM.Governor Walker said earlier Thursday he was looking forward to the debate in Milwaukee -- the second presidential debate in the city in three months.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will face off in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in the PBS NewsHour debate on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus -- and Governor Scott Walker said he will be watching.The debate is set to begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts at UWM.Governor Walker said earlier Thursday he was looking forward to the debate in Milwaukee -- the second presidential debate in the city in three months.
Protesters storm into media room ahead of debate: "All our voices together - going to be heard"
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went head-to-head on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which hosted a debate on Thursday, February 11th.
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders went head-to-head on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which hosted a debate on Thursday, February 11th.
UW-Madison researchers to study Zika virus in monkeys
MADISON — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to use monkeys to study the mosquito-borne Zika virus.The studies start next week.
MADISON — Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison plan to use monkeys to study the mosquito-borne Zika virus.The studies start next week.
Gravitational waves breakthrough gives scientists new look into universe: "It gives me chills"
MILWAUKEE -- About 100 years ago, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, but they were undetectable -- until now.
MILWAUKEE -- About 100 years ago, Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, but they were undetectable -- until now.
"Cool opportunity:" MPS Hamilton High School unit the official color guard of the Democratic debate
MILWAUKEE -- Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Thursday night's Democratic debate, five very lucky Milwaukee Public Schools students will be taking the stage.
MILWAUKEE -- Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Thursday night's Democratic debate, five very lucky Milwaukee Public Schools students will be taking the stage.
Excitement on UWM campus ahead of Democratic debate: "It's challenging people to think"
MILWAUKEE -- Energy and opinions were plentiful on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th -- leading up to the Democratic presidential debate.
MILWAUKEE -- Energy and opinions were plentiful on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th -- leading up to the Democratic presidential debate.
Double overtime: Marquette beats No. 20 Providence 96-91
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 16 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 1:16 left in double overtime, and Marquette University outlasted No. 20 Providence 96-91 on Wednesday night, February 10th.Henry Ellenson had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Golden Eagles (16-9, 5-7 Big East) overcame 42 points by Providence's Ben Bentil.The conference scoring leader hit a 3-pointer from the corner off the glass to make it 92-88 with 33 seconds left.
MILWAUKEE — Jajuan Johnson scored 16 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 1:16 left in double overtime, and Marquette University outlasted No. 20 Providence 96-91 on Wednesday night, February 10th.Henry Ellenson had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Golden Eagles (16-9, 5-7 Big East) overcame 42 points by Providence's Ben Bentil.The conference scoring leader hit a 3-pointer from the corner off the glass to make it 92-88 with 33 seconds left.
"A big deal!" UWM senior one of 25 who will be inside Helen Bader Concert Hall during debate
MILWAUKEE -- There are only a select few who will get to see the Democratic presidential debate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in person -- and even fewer UWM students who will be in the audience.
MILWAUKEE -- There are only a select few who will get to see the Democratic presidential debate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday evening, February 11th in person -- and even fewer UWM students who will be in the audience.
"There's a lot of dominoes:" Crews hard at work on UWM campus, preparing for Democratic debate
MILWAUKEE -- Workers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 10th were finishing up preparations for the Democratic presidential debate set for February 11th.The UWM Student Union's "Ballroom" will serve as the media spin room on Thursday evening.
MILWAUKEE -- Workers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 10th were finishing up preparations for the Democratic presidential debate set for February 11th.The UWM Student Union's "Ballroom" will serve as the media spin room on Thursday evening.
Democratic debate: UWM journalism students to rub elbows with national, international media
MILWAUKEE -- When the Democratic candidates for president take to the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th, some local students will be getting in on all the action.
MILWAUKEE -- When the Democratic candidates for president take to the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th, some local students will be getting in on all the action.
Former MU coach who helped create state's organ donor registry in need of transplant again
MILWAUKEE -- About a dozen years after receiving a second chance at life and becoming an advocate for organ donation, a familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans is fighting a new battle.
MILWAUKEE -- About a dozen years after receiving a second chance at life and becoming an advocate for organ donation, a familiar face to Marquette University basketball fans is fighting a new battle.
Democratic debate in Milwaukee: UWM senior one of 25 students selected to be there in person
MILWAUKEE -- Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in New Hampshire for the first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday, February 9th.
MILWAUKEE -- Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in New Hampshire for the first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday, February 9th.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earns top research status, gold standard for assessment
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been elevated to top research status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the gold standard for assessment.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been elevated to top research status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the gold standard for assessment.
Three months after GOP presidential candidates debated in Milwaukee, UWM will host Dems
MILWAUKEE -- On November 10th, a Republican presidential debate was held at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- On November 10th, a Republican presidential debate was held at the Milwaukee Theatre in downtown Milwaukee.
Democratic presidential debate: History will be made on Thursday, February 11th at UWM
MILWAUKEE -- History will be made on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th, as UWM plays host to a presidential debate for the very first time.The Democratic National Committee (DNC)-sanctioned debate will be held in the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts.NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate, to be broadcast nationwide by PBS and WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public television station in the nation’s capital.In addition to the national live broadcast on PBS, the debate — produced in cooperation with Milwaukee Public Television and WUWM 89.7 FM — will be streamed online at pbs.org/newshour .The debate will begin at 8:00 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- History will be made on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Thursday, February 11th, as UWM plays host to a presidential debate for the very first time.The Democratic National Committee (DNC)-sanctioned debate will be held in the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing Arts.NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate, to be broadcast nationwide by PBS and WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public television station in the nation’s capital.In addition to the national live broadcast on PBS, the debate — produced in cooperation with Milwaukee Public Television and WUWM 89.7 FM — will be streamed online at pbs.org/newshour .The debate will begin at 8:00 p.m.
"Jim: The James Foley Story" debuts on HBO: MU professor featured in the film speaks out
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary chronicling the live of Marquette University alumnus James Foley debuted this weekend on HBO.While working as a freelance war correspondent during the Syrian Civil War, Foley was abducted on November 22nd, 2012 in northwestern Syria.He was beheaded in August 2014 -- purportedly as a response to American airstrikes in Iraq, thus becoming the first American citizen killed by the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS).Foley's close childhood friends are now making a new documentary called "Jim: The James Foley Story."Marquette University's own Thomas Durkin was featured in the film about his friend, and said it is a portrayal of a man with great achievements and heart."I agree with Brian Oakes, who directed it.
MILWAUKEE -- A documentary chronicling the live of Marquette University alumnus James Foley debuted this weekend on HBO.While working as a freelance war correspondent during the Syrian Civil War, Foley was abducted on November 22nd, 2012 in northwestern Syria.He was beheaded in August 2014 -- purportedly as a response to American airstrikes in Iraq, thus becoming the first American citizen killed by the Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS).Foley's close childhood friends are now making a new documentary called "Jim: The James Foley Story."Marquette University's own Thomas Durkin was featured in the film about his friend, and said it is a portrayal of a man with great achievements and heart."I agree with Brian Oakes, who directed it.
"A lot of teamwork:" Students put their minds to the test in FIRST Tech 2016 Championship
MILWAUKEE -- 24 robotics teams from across the Badger state came together to test their skill and strategy.
MILWAUKEE -- 24 robotics teams from across the Badger state came together to test their skill and strategy.
Former UW football player Montee Ball arrested in Madison
MADISON -- Former University of Wisconsin Badger and former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball was arrested in Madison on Friday morning, February 5th.Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says officers were called to a downtown hotel around 3:45 a.m. Friday.
MADISON -- Former University of Wisconsin Badger and former Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball was arrested in Madison on Friday morning, February 5th.Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says officers were called to a downtown hotel around 3:45 a.m. Friday.
"Always cool to come back:" NBA star Dwyane Wade reunited with memories from Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- He's made a number of assists over his career and he's continuing to do so as he's in his 13th NBA season.
MILWAUKEE -- He's made a number of assists over his career and he's continuing to do so as he's in his 13th NBA season.
"This is law-making:" Cooper School students push to make bicycling Wisconsin's state exercise
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee Public Schools students bused to Madison on Thursday, February 4th to bend the ears of politicians.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee Public Schools students bused to Madison on Thursday, February 4th to bend the ears of politicians.