Gridiron partnership: Packers help pay for athletic trainers to be at MPS football games
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers awarded a $20,000 NFL Matching Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to provide a certified athletic trainer on the sidelines of each football game in the district.
MILWAUKEE -- The Green Bay Packers awarded a $20,000 NFL Matching Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to provide a certified athletic trainer on the sidelines of each football game in the district.
"We want you to succeed:" Carver Academy students welcomed back to class in style
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Carver Academy walked into school on the first day Tuesday, September 1st to high fives, cheers, and even a red carpet adding to the excitement of a new school year.
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Carver Academy walked into school on the first day Tuesday, September 1st to high fives, cheers, and even a red carpet adding to the excitement of a new school year.
"Slow down:" When the school buses roll, motorists everywhere urged to drive safe
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students will hop on buses and cross streets when school begins on Tuesday, September 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students will hop on buses and cross streets when school begins on Tuesday, September 1st.
"We have to feel safe:" Milwaukee police make their presence known on UWM campus
MILWAUKEE -- A new school year is upon us and as college students head back to campus, police are there alongside them.
MILWAUKEE -- A new school year is upon us and as college students head back to campus, police are there alongside them.
They "packed the essentials:" UW-Milwaukee students are moved into the dorms
MILWAUKEE -- One by one, cars packed to the brim drove into UWM's campus for move-in day.
MILWAUKEE -- One by one, cars packed to the brim drove into UWM's campus for move-in day.
As students return to campus at Marquette University, new police department established to keep them safe
MILWAUKEE -- As Marquette University students are returning to campus for a new school year, they'll notice something different when it comes to security on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- As Marquette University students are returning to campus for a new school year, they'll notice something different when it comes to security on campus.
"Sense of togetherness:" Thousands of MPS teachers, staff usher in new school year
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Milwaukee Public School teachers and staff came together in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, August 27th to kick off the new school year -- and prepare for the challenges ahead.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Milwaukee Public School teachers and staff came together in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, August 27th to kick off the new school year -- and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Slaying of journalists in Virginia raises safety concerns for young journalists: "It brings up a whole lot of issues"
MILWAUKEE -- Reporter Alison Parker and camerman Adam Ward, journalists for WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia were gunned down on Wednesday morning, August 26th on live television.
MILWAUKEE -- Reporter Alison Parker and camerman Adam Ward, journalists for WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia were gunned down on Wednesday morning, August 26th on live television.
Trial date set for Thomas Kreinbring, former president of UWM "Tau Kappa Epsilon" fraternity
MILWAUKEE -- A trial date has been set for the former president of a UW-Milwaukee fraternity.28-year-old Thomas Kreinbring has pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of marijuana and keeping a drug house.Those charges come after police say they started investigating reports of members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon house drugging young women at a house party.The frat has since been suspended by UWM.On Thursday, August 27th, the judge denied two motions to suppress evidence, and set a trial date for November 30th.Kreinbring will be in court on November 23rd for his final pretrial hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- A trial date has been set for the former president of a UW-Milwaukee fraternity.28-year-old Thomas Kreinbring has pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of marijuana and keeping a drug house.Those charges come after police say they started investigating reports of members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon house drugging young women at a house party.The frat has since been suspended by UWM.On Thursday, August 27th, the judge denied two motions to suppress evidence, and set a trial date for November 30th.Kreinbring will be in court on November 23rd for his final pretrial hearing.
State trying to bar school from Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is trying to kick a Milwaukee school out of the Milwaukee Parental Choice program, just days before school starts.
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is trying to kick a Milwaukee school out of the Milwaukee Parental Choice program, just days before school starts.
New report shows Milwaukee area teachers are less diverse, less experienced
MILWAUKEE -- Since Act 10, the Milwaukee area has fewer public school teachers.
MILWAUKEE -- Since Act 10, the Milwaukee area has fewer public school teachers.
"Nervous but excited:" Freshman move-in day welcomes thousands of new Marquette University students
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 2,000 freshman are converging on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, August 26th for move-in day.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 2,000 freshman are converging on the Marquette University campus on Wednesday, August 26th for move-in day.
To commemorate 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act, some fight against privatization of public schools
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders took part in events Monday, August 24th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act -- doing so by fighting against the privatization of public schools -- comparing that to segregation.Twenty-two groups gathered Monday at the community garden near 4th and Pierce to get their message out.Those affiliated with these groups are upset with Wisconsin's expansion of voucher programs, which typically take money from under-performing public schools and give it to private schools.
MILWAUKEE -- City leaders took part in events Monday, August 24th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act -- doing so by fighting against the privatization of public schools -- comparing that to segregation.Twenty-two groups gathered Monday at the community garden near 4th and Pierce to get their message out.Those affiliated with these groups are upset with Wisconsin's expansion of voucher programs, which typically take money from under-performing public schools and give it to private schools.
"This will be a terrific life experience:" Marquette University's basketball team heads to Italy
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
Marquette University remembers James Foley one year after his death; "He gave everything to help others"
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette community is marking the one year anniversary of the death of one of the university's most well-known graduates.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette community is marking the one year anniversary of the death of one of the university's most well-known graduates.
"I could not be more honored and humbled:" Marquette names first-ever James Foley scholar
MILWAUKEE -- On the one-year anniversary of James Foley’s tragic death, Marquette University’s J.
MILWAUKEE -- On the one-year anniversary of James Foley’s tragic death, Marquette University’s J.
Team bonding: Marquette takes basketball team on trip of a lifetime
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette's basketball coaching staff had a great selling point when they went recruiting their current freshman class.
On the run: Former UW-Milwaukee employee accused of stealing from student organizations
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee now faces criminal charges.
MILWAUKEE -- A former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employee now faces criminal charges.
Milwaukee Bucks, MPS team up to promote attendance: "You can’t learn if you aren’t in school"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced Monday, August 10th a joint initiative to promote attendance among Milwaukee students.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced Monday, August 10th a joint initiative to promote attendance among Milwaukee students.
MU junior hosts camp for blind, visually-impaired young people: "Kids make everything worth it"
MILWAUKEE -- There are moments in life that can leave a lasting impact.
MILWAUKEE -- There are moments in life that can leave a lasting impact.