Police investigating bomb threat at University of Wisconsin
MADISON (AP) — Authorities are investigating an overnight bomb threat at the University of Wisconsin.The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police sent out an alert just before 1 a.m. Friday, asking people to leave Memorial Union and avoid the surrounding area.Police issued an update about two hours later to inform the campus community that the situation had ended.The area around Memorial Union has since reopened.No further details have been released.
MADISON (AP) — Authorities are investigating an overnight bomb threat at the University of Wisconsin.The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police sent out an alert just before 1 a.m. Friday, asking people to leave Memorial Union and avoid the surrounding area.Police issued an update about two hours later to inform the campus community that the situation had ended.The area around Memorial Union has since reopened.No further details have been released.
"Grateful Red:" Capital Brewery debuts Badgers-themed beer just in time for March Madness!
MADISON (WITI) -- Watching the games and wearing red isn't the only way to cheer on the #1 seed Wisconsin Badgers as they begin NCAA Tournament play this week.
MADISON (WITI) -- Watching the games and wearing red isn't the only way to cheer on the #1 seed Wisconsin Badgers as they begin NCAA Tournament play this week.
Writer for FOX's hit drama "Empire" is from Milwaukee! What's he saying about the finale?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The season finale of FOX's hit drama "Empire" promises to have millions glued to their televisions Wednesday, March 18th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The season finale of FOX's hit drama "Empire" promises to have millions glued to their televisions Wednesday, March 18th.
Nearly 2,200 apply to be first 25 students at new Medical College of Wisconsin in Green Bay-area
DE PERE (AP) — Nearly 2,200 people have applied to be the first 25 students at the Medical College of Wisconsin's new Green Bay-area campus.The new campus is at St.
DE PERE (AP) — Nearly 2,200 people have applied to be the first 25 students at the Medical College of Wisconsin's new Green Bay-area campus.The new campus is at St.
MPS Superintendent among group of school leaders to meet with President Barack Obama in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver met with President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 16th.President Obama addressed a group of leaders of school districts from across the country as part of the Great City Schools' three-day annual conference in Washington.The following individuals took part in the meeting with President Obama:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver met with President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. on Monday, March 16th.President Obama addressed a group of leaders of school districts from across the country as part of the Great City Schools' three-day annual conference in Washington.The following individuals took part in the meeting with President Obama:
Developing: UW-Milwaukee police investigate sexual assault of student
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred early Friday, March 13th.A campus safety alert posted on UWM's website says the assault occurred around 3 a.m. near Kenwood Blvd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred early Friday, March 13th.A campus safety alert posted on UWM's website says the assault occurred around 3 a.m. near Kenwood Blvd.
Warmer temperatures mean melting snow, some now concerned about waterways
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Temperatures topped 50 degrees in the Milwaukee area on Tuesday, March 10th, and that meant trading in the snow piles for puddles!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Temperatures topped 50 degrees in the Milwaukee area on Tuesday, March 10th, and that meant trading in the snow piles for puddles!
Individually, but together: That's how a pair of UWM divers has taken the sport of diving by storm
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individually -- but together.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individually -- but together.
Sister Peggy O’Neill set to deliver Marquette Commencement address in May
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumna Sister Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill, S.C., will be the keynote speaker at Marquette University’s 134thCommencement ceremony, Sunday, May 17.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumna Sister Margaret “Peggy” O’Neill, S.C., will be the keynote speaker at Marquette University’s 134thCommencement ceremony, Sunday, May 17.
UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin is requesting that Gov.
MADISON (AP) — The University of Wisconsin is requesting that Gov.
"A great time to be an engineer:" Companies court UWM students as school boasts 100% placement rate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For a lot of college graduates, finding a job can be a challenge -- but UW-Milwaukee officials say their placement rate for engineering students is 100%.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For a lot of college graduates, finding a job can be a challenge -- but UW-Milwaukee officials say their placement rate for engineering students is 100%.
A simple "spit test:" Engineers at UWM awarded grant to develop sensor to detect Ebola virus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Georgia Institute of Technology have been awarded a grant to develop a sensor that can be used to immediately detect the Ebola virus with a simple “spit” test.Junhong Chen, a UWM professor of mechanical and materials engineering, will use a sensor platform he created to detect water contamination to make the low-cost virus sensor.The nearly $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) aims to arm public health responders with tools for rapid detection and containment of an Ebola outbreak.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Georgia Institute of Technology have been awarded a grant to develop a sensor that can be used to immediately detect the Ebola virus with a simple “spit” test.Junhong Chen, a UWM professor of mechanical and materials engineering, will use a sensor platform he created to detect water contamination to make the low-cost virus sensor.The nearly $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) aims to arm public health responders with tools for rapid detection and containment of an Ebola outbreak.
"We're celebrating life:" MPS student one of seven saved since AEDs were placed in schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In 2010, Maria Acevedo, then a sixth-grader at Milwaukee Public Schools' U.S. Grant School, suffered cardiac arrest while in her classroom.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In 2010, Maria Acevedo, then a sixth-grader at Milwaukee Public Schools' U.S. Grant School, suffered cardiac arrest while in her classroom.
"Abnormally high ice cover" seen on Lake Michigan, but what does it mean for spring?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the second year in a row, the amount of ice on the Great Lakes is exceptional.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the second year in a row, the amount of ice on the Great Lakes is exceptional.
"It could change somebody's life:" College students bridge the gap when blood donations drop
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is notorious for causing blood supply shortages in Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is notorious for causing blood supply shortages in Wisconsin.
Medical College of Wisconsin needs your help for kidney research
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is recruiting volunteers for a clinical research study into kidney function and the link between premature birth and kidney disease.People who are born prematurely are at higher risk of developing kidney disease and hypertension later in life.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is recruiting volunteers for a clinical research study into kidney function and the link between premature birth and kidney disease.People who are born prematurely are at higher risk of developing kidney disease and hypertension later in life.
"Adam is so talented:" MU community proud of alumnus Adam Stockhausen, who won Oscar for set design
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Production designer Adam Stockhausen took home an Oscar Sunday, February 22nd for his work on The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Stockhausen is a Marquette University alumnus!The scene shop at Marquette's Helfaer Theatre is always in flux.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Production designer Adam Stockhausen took home an Oscar Sunday, February 22nd for his work on The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Stockhausen is a Marquette University alumnus!The scene shop at Marquette's Helfaer Theatre is always in flux.
"I never expected this to happen:" Campus crime stats may not tell the whole story
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shopping for the right college comes with all sorts of questions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shopping for the right college comes with all sorts of questions.
February 20 is the last day of MPS’ "Three-Choice Enrollment" period
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is encouraging families who are new to MPS or looking for a new school for the fall to enroll by Friday night to take advantage of the best opportunity for a seat at their first-choice school.February 20 is the last day of MPS’ ‘Three-Choice Enrollment’ period, which allows families to choose three schools for the fall.School options include strong neighborhood schools that prepare students to succeed in college and careers as well as specialty schools focused on Advanced Placement coursework, the arts, bilingual education, Career and Technical Education, Gifted and Talented education, rigorous International Baccalaureate college preparatory programming, language immersion and Montessori education."90 percent of families get one of their three choices," said Tony Tagliavia, MPS spokesperson.All applications filed during the Three-Choice period (and at the All-School Enrollment Fair) are treated equally.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is encouraging families who are new to MPS or looking for a new school for the fall to enroll by Friday night to take advantage of the best opportunity for a seat at their first-choice school.February 20 is the last day of MPS’ ‘Three-Choice Enrollment’ period, which allows families to choose three schools for the fall.School options include strong neighborhood schools that prepare students to succeed in college and careers as well as specialty schools focused on Advanced Placement coursework, the arts, bilingual education, Career and Technical Education, Gifted and Talented education, rigorous International Baccalaureate college preparatory programming, language immersion and Montessori education."90 percent of families get one of their three choices," said Tony Tagliavia, MPS spokesperson.All applications filed during the Three-Choice period (and at the All-School Enrollment Fair) are treated equally.
Chip hangs with the UWM Cheer & Stunt team
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chip hangs with the UWM Cheer & Stunt team.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chip hangs with the UWM Cheer & Stunt team.