Panthers can't keep up with Cleveland State in Horizon League opener
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trey Lewis poured in 27 points and Cleveland State pulled away in the second half to defeat Milwaukee 84-57 in the Horizon League opener for both teams Friday night.The Vikings (7-8, 1-0) trailed by three at the half, but stormed away in the final 13:41, closing the game on a 42-14 run.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trey Lewis poured in 27 points and Cleveland State pulled away in the second half to defeat Milwaukee 84-57 in the Horizon League opener for both teams Friday night.The Vikings (7-8, 1-0) trailed by three at the half, but stormed away in the final 13:41, closing the game on a 42-14 run.
BUSTED! Police arrest five, each under the age of 16, following armed robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News five people, all under the age of 16 have been taken into custody in connection with a series of armed robberies committed on Wednesday morning, December 31st.A Marquette University student was the victim of a robbery occurring around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.Officials say a gold Toyota Camry with four males inside approached the Marquette student.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News five people, all under the age of 16 have been taken into custody in connection with a series of armed robberies committed on Wednesday morning, December 31st.A Marquette University student was the victim of a robbery occurring around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.Officials say a gold Toyota Camry with four males inside approached the Marquette student.
MKE Sports, UW-Milwaukee team up in effort to build outdoor baseball stadium
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- MKE Sports & Entertainment, the business group that owns and operates the Milwaukee Wave and The Rock Sports Complex, announced on Monday, December 29th that it is partnering with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in an effort to build a multi-functional 4,000-seat outdoor baseball stadium in Oak Creek by 2016.Officials with MKE Sports say the new stadium would host the Milwaukee baseball team, a new independent minor league baseball team, along with outdoor entertainment and community events.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- MKE Sports & Entertainment, the business group that owns and operates the Milwaukee Wave and The Rock Sports Complex, announced on Monday, December 29th that it is partnering with the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in an effort to build a multi-functional 4,000-seat outdoor baseball stadium in Oak Creek by 2016.Officials with MKE Sports say the new stadium would host the Milwaukee baseball team, a new independent minor league baseball team, along with outdoor entertainment and community events.
University of Wisconsin introduces Paul Chryst as new Badgers football coach
MADISON (WITI) — The University of Wisconsin revealed on Wednesday evening, December 17th that Paul Chryst will be the new football coach for the Badgers -- replacing Gary Andersen.Chryst is a former Wisconsin offensive coordinator and a Madison native.
MADISON (WITI) — The University of Wisconsin revealed on Wednesday evening, December 17th that Paul Chryst will be the new football coach for the Badgers -- replacing Gary Andersen.Chryst is a former Wisconsin offensive coordinator and a Madison native.
Banned from campus: Marquette University associate professor "relieved of his teaching duties"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University associate professor has been "relieved from his teaching duties" and asked to stay off campus.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University associate professor has been "relieved from his teaching duties" and asked to stay off campus.
Season of giving: Harley-Davidson, volunteers team up to help Milwaukee students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A hefty, Harley-Davidson donation, a group of volunteers and some students in need of cold-weather clothing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A hefty, Harley-Davidson donation, a group of volunteers and some students in need of cold-weather clothing.
"We can all do more to help:" NBA star Dwyane Wade gives back in big ways
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do unto others as they'd do to you.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do unto others as they'd do to you.
Planning a part of Milwaukee, students from UWM get engaged in the process
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students get their chance to redevelop a part of the city.The students worked with professional architects to create plans for six sites on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students get their chance to redevelop a part of the city.The students worked with professional architects to create plans for six sites on the city's south side.
"Moving forward, together, boldly:" Mark Mone named the 9th chancellor of UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mark Mone was named the ninth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Monday morning, December 15th.Mone has served as the interim chancellor at UW-Milwaukee since May, following the departure of former Chancellor Michael Lovell.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Mark Mone was named the ninth chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Monday morning, December 15th.Mone has served as the interim chancellor at UW-Milwaukee since May, following the departure of former Chancellor Michael Lovell.
Entrepreneurship Clinic coming to Marquette University Law School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University Law School is launching a Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University Law School is launching a Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic.
Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication receives $3.5 million gift
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication today announced it has received a $3.5 million gift from the Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Charitable Trust to fund capital improvement projects in the college’s Johnston Hall.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication today announced it has received a $3.5 million gift from the Bernice Shanke Greiveldinger Charitable Trust to fund capital improvement projects in the college’s Johnston Hall.
Four suspects sought following armed robbery near UWM campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for four suspects following an armed robbery near the UW-Milwaukee campus Thursday night, December 11th.Police say two people were warming up in a car in a alley near the intersection of Locust and Farwell when a man approached their vehicle and knocked on the window.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for four suspects following an armed robbery near the UW-Milwaukee campus Thursday night, December 11th.Police say two people were warming up in a car in a alley near the intersection of Locust and Farwell when a man approached their vehicle and knocked on the window.
Gary Andersen leaves the Wisconsin Badgers for Oregon State University
MADISON (WITI) -- Gary Andersen has informed the Wisconsin Badgers football team that he is taking the head coaching job at Oregon State University.
MADISON (WITI) -- Gary Andersen has informed the Wisconsin Badgers football team that he is taking the head coaching job at Oregon State University.
"In solidarity with our fallen brothers:" Medical College of Wisconsin students stage "die-in"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at more than 50 medical schools across the country on Wednesday, December 10th hosted "die-ins" to protest the lack of indictments for police officers in the officer-involved deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in New York -- and the Medical College of Wisconsin was one of the schools hosting a #BlackLivesMatter demonstration.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at more than 50 medical schools across the country on Wednesday, December 10th hosted "die-ins" to protest the lack of indictments for police officers in the officer-involved deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in New York -- and the Medical College of Wisconsin was one of the schools hosting a #BlackLivesMatter demonstration.
Westboro Church protests gay marriage on Marquette University campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Westboro Baptist Church members traveled from Topeka, Kansas on Monday, December 8th to protest in Wisconsin.One main stop for them was the Marquette University campus in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Westboro Baptist Church members traveled from Topeka, Kansas on Monday, December 8th to protest in Wisconsin.One main stop for them was the Marquette University campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Marquette receives generous donation from university alum Dwyane Wade
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is back in town as his team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, December 5th.Earlier in the day, he was giving back to his old school Marquette University.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is back in town as his team takes on the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night, December 5th.Earlier in the day, he was giving back to his old school Marquette University.
Officials investigate three sexual assaults that occurred on Marquette's campus in November
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University spokesman has confirmed for FOX6 News three sexual assaults were reported as occurring on the Marquette campus in November.The first incident occurred on Saturday, November 15th between 1:42 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. It was reported on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:32 p.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student at McCormick Hall.The second incident occurred on Friday, November 21st between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. It was reported on Sunday, November 23rd at 12:37 a.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student in Mashuda Hall.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University spokesman has confirmed for FOX6 News three sexual assaults were reported as occurring on the Marquette campus in November.The first incident occurred on Saturday, November 15th between 1:42 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. It was reported on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:32 p.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student at McCormick Hall.The second incident occurred on Friday, November 21st between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. It was reported on Sunday, November 23rd at 12:37 a.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student in Mashuda Hall.
NBA superstar Dwayne Wade offers gift to Marquette learning center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumnus and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is giving a gift to the university’s Ralph C.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University alumnus and Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade is giving a gift to the university’s Ralph C.
"Literally everyone was in tears:" MU women's basketball team inspired by Lauren Hill, fighting cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Coming together as a unit is a key ingredient for success as a team.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Coming together as a unit is a key ingredient for success as a team.
"Their culture is beautiful:" Students share experience from once-in-a-lifetime trip to China
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do you remember your 8th grade school trip?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Do you remember your 8th grade school trip?