Documents show UW-Madison will take biggest hit under $250M cut to UW System
MADISON — New documents show the University of Wisconsin-Madison will take a nearly $59 million hit this budget year under a total $250 million cut to the UW System in the state budget.System officials released their 2015-16 budget Monday, July 6th.The plan also shows UW-Milwaukee taking an $18 million cut.The other 11 four-year campuses will see cuts ranging from $851,000 to $7.7 million.The budget materials did not include details on how the campuses will deal with the cuts.
MADISON — New documents show the University of Wisconsin-Madison will take a nearly $59 million hit this budget year under a total $250 million cut to the UW System in the state budget.System officials released their 2015-16 budget Monday, July 6th.The plan also shows UW-Milwaukee taking an $18 million cut.The other 11 four-year campuses will see cuts ranging from $851,000 to $7.7 million.The budget materials did not include details on how the campuses will deal with the cuts.
No threat found after UW-Madison student union evacuated
MADISON — Police have searched parts of the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin and found no one with a weapon after receiving a call from a man who said he had a firearm in the library.Campus Police Lt.
MADISON — Police have searched parts of the Madison campus of the University of Wisconsin and found no one with a weapon after receiving a call from a man who said he had a firearm in the library.Campus Police Lt.
Student government leaders at UW-Milwaukee, Marquette take stand on bus drivers strike
MILWAUKEE -- Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.The student leaders say a 2-day strike by bus drivers has impacted tens of thousands of students who need the bus to get to summer classes.
MILWAUKEE -- Student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University are urging Milwaukee County bus drivers and the transit system to come to terms on a labor agreement.The student leaders say a 2-day strike by bus drivers has impacted tens of thousands of students who need the bus to get to summer classes.
Parents, teachers rail against 'takeover' proposal for failing MPS schools, Abele responds
MILWAUKEE -- A luncheon Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele became heated Thursday, June 25th when the topic of Milwaukee Public Schools came up.Parents and teachers spoke out against a proposal by state lawmakers that would take the lowest performing MPS schools and place them under the care of a commissioner -- appointed by the county executive.Abele said Thursday the proposal wasn't his idea, but if it becomes a reality, he vows to work closely with the schools' superintendent."If this goes through and if I'm going to do it well, I'm telling you right now I'm going to work with Darienne Driver for whom I have a ton of respect.
MILWAUKEE -- A luncheon Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele became heated Thursday, June 25th when the topic of Milwaukee Public Schools came up.Parents and teachers spoke out against a proposal by state lawmakers that would take the lowest performing MPS schools and place them under the care of a commissioner -- appointed by the county executive.Abele said Thursday the proposal wasn't his idea, but if it becomes a reality, he vows to work closely with the schools' superintendent."If this goes through and if I'm going to do it well, I'm telling you right now I'm going to work with Darienne Driver for whom I have a ton of respect.
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.