Gov. Walker, Mary Burke campaign on heels of first gubernatorial debate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After going head-to-head in their first debate Friday, Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After going head-to-head in their first debate Friday, Gov.
"You do worry:" UW-Milwaukee professor eyes Ebola outbreak with great interest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 4,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 4,000 people have died as a result of the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa.
What's next for former Marquette University women's basketball coach? Terri Mitchell wants to give back
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The college basketball season is right around the corner, but this season will be different for one long-time Milwaukee hoops fixture.Terri Mitchell has been on a basketball court as a player or coach since she was nine years old -- so where else would she feel most comfortable -- most able to discuss what she thinks about these days?"Besides relationships, which are number one, I say what are the two areas?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The college basketball season is right around the corner, but this season will be different for one long-time Milwaukee hoops fixture.Terri Mitchell has been on a basketball court as a player or coach since she was nine years old -- so where else would she feel most comfortable -- most able to discuss what she thinks about these days?"Besides relationships, which are number one, I say what are the two areas?
"I think it gives us a fresh start:" Darienne Driver excited to become MPS' first female superintendent
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Her interim position has been made permanent, and Darienne Driver has become the first female superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Her interim position has been made permanent, and Darienne Driver has become the first female superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.
"The public should not be scared:" Froedtert, Medical College prepared should an Ebola case occur here
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man visiting from Liberia has become the first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man visiting from Liberia has become the first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States.
"It's quite an addition for Marquette!" MU buys up 2.3 acres in downtown Milwaukee for $5 million
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has announced it is purchasing several properties in downtown Milwaukee -- and we're told there are plans to buy up more.The university is calling it a major purchase -- expanding the university beyond its current borders.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has announced it is purchasing several properties in downtown Milwaukee -- and we're told there are plans to buy up more.The university is calling it a major purchase -- expanding the university beyond its current borders.
Her interim position is now permanent: Dr. Darienne Driver is first-ever female superintendent of MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- She's been serving as interim superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools since Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- She's been serving as interim superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools since Dr.
"We've always talked soccer:" MU soccer a family affair as son plays under father's tutelage
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The popularity of soccer in Milwaukee has never been as high as it is now -- and that's a good thing for Marquette University Head Coach Louis Bennett Sr., who has been around Milwaukee soccer as a professional player and now a head coach."When we play a crosstown rivalry, it's always going to be full.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The popularity of soccer in Milwaukee has never been as high as it is now -- and that's a good thing for Marquette University Head Coach Louis Bennett Sr., who has been around Milwaukee soccer as a professional player and now a head coach."When we play a crosstown rivalry, it's always going to be full.
UW student may face paralysis after diving accident at Lake Mendota
MADISON (AP) — A 20-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison student may face paralysis after a diving accident at Lake Mendota.Madison police say the student dove into water that was about 5 feet deep on Saturday night and hit his head on the bottom of the lake.The Wisconsin State Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1ooqdCl ) the student was paralyzed afterward, but was able to float to the lake's surface and call out to his friends, who brought him to shore while keeping his neck stable.The man remains at a local hospital.
MADISON (AP) — A 20-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison student may face paralysis after a diving accident at Lake Mendota.Madison police say the student dove into water that was about 5 feet deep on Saturday night and hit his head on the bottom of the lake.The Wisconsin State Journal reports (http://bit.ly/1ooqdCl ) the student was paralyzed afterward, but was able to float to the lake's surface and call out to his friends, who brought him to shore while keeping his neck stable.The man remains at a local hospital.
Medical College of Wisconsin to explore opening a school of pharmacy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin will explore the feasibility of opening a school of pharmacy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin will explore the feasibility of opening a school of pharmacy.
Marquette's Sigma Phi Delta fraternity placed on probation through May 2016
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has announced it has placed its Sigma Phi Delta fraternity on probation effective until May of 2016.The Sigma Phi Delta fraternity was in the news this past spring -- as it was one of three Marquette fraternities to receive an "official warning" due to allegations of misconduct and hazing that allegedly took place at fraternity houses associated with the chapters.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has announced it has placed its Sigma Phi Delta fraternity on probation effective until May of 2016.The Sigma Phi Delta fraternity was in the news this past spring -- as it was one of three Marquette fraternities to receive an "official warning" due to allegations of misconduct and hazing that allegedly took place at fraternity houses associated with the chapters.
Michael Marzion, former UWM police chief, then police captain has now been fired
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's former police chief, who was demoted on August 25th to the position of police captain, has now been fired by the university.Marzion was removed from his position as UW-Milwaukee's police chief on August 25th -- as the result of an investigation into communications Marzion had with a UWM student earlier this year.Because of the rules governing Classified Service employees, Marzion returned to the position of police captain in the department, a job he held prior to being appointed chief.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's former police chief, who was demoted on August 25th to the position of police captain, has now been fired by the university.Marzion was removed from his position as UW-Milwaukee's police chief on August 25th -- as the result of an investigation into communications Marzion had with a UWM student earlier this year.Because of the rules governing Classified Service employees, Marzion returned to the position of police captain in the department, a job he held prior to being appointed chief.
Developer dumped, but what lies ahead for empty school building?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is looking for a new developer for the empty Malcolm X Academy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is looking for a new developer for the empty Malcolm X Academy.
Accused of keeping a drug house, UWM TKE president appears in court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A UW-Milwaukee student is facing a series of charges in the midst of what police say is an ongoing investigation into allegations regarding a UW-Milwaukee fraternity -- Tau Kappa Epsilon.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A UW-Milwaukee student is facing a series of charges in the midst of what police say is an ongoing investigation into allegations regarding a UW-Milwaukee fraternity -- Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Fraternity suspended: Several sickened after drinking at Tau Kappa Epsilon party
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fraternity tied to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is suspended -- and its house president now faces criminal charges.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fraternity tied to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is suspended -- and its house president now faces criminal charges.
It's Inauguration Day for Marquette University's new president, Dr. Michael Lovell
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dr.
DEVELOPING: UWM TKE fraternity suspended, police investigating
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials have announced the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity has been suspended.FOX6 News learned of the suspension Thursday evening, September 18th.UW-Milwaukee says the fraternity has been suspended "on an interim basis" as police conduct an investigation.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says campus police are investigating allegations of date rape drugs placed in alcoholic drinks at a party at the house on Oakland Avenue last weekend.We're told the investigation began after officers interviewed individuals who attended the party.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says one student has been arrested.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials have announced the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity has been suspended.FOX6 News learned of the suspension Thursday evening, September 18th.UW-Milwaukee says the fraternity has been suspended "on an interim basis" as police conduct an investigation.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says campus police are investigating allegations of date rape drugs placed in alcoholic drinks at a party at the house on Oakland Avenue last weekend.We're told the investigation began after officers interviewed individuals who attended the party.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says one student has been arrested.
MPS Board approves health care changes: So what does that mean for employees?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) - The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a plan Thursday night, September 18th that maintains Milwaukee Public Schools' health care commitment to retirees while saving the district up to $6 million a year.The Board voted to convert current retiree health plans for eligible retirees 65 and older to a Group Medicare Advantage PPO Plan.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) - The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a plan Thursday night, September 18th that maintains Milwaukee Public Schools' health care commitment to retirees while saving the district up to $6 million a year.The Board voted to convert current retiree health plans for eligible retirees 65 and older to a Group Medicare Advantage PPO Plan.
Common Ground: If tax money is used to build Bucks arena, MPS facilities should be improved
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks aren't the only team looking for help with a new facility.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks aren't the only team looking for help with a new facility.
7th graders get a behind-the-scenes tour of Mitchell International Airport
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many 7th graders like Kyra Aguillard have never been in an airport let alone an airplane, but that is no longer the case."I think this is really cool and it's awesome to get to see the pilots and the planes and to actually look inside and get behind the scenes," said Aguillard.The students from Victory School were invited to Mitchell International Airport by Southwest Airlines.They're kicking off the Council of Small Business Executives, or COSBE's "Be the Spark Education Tours.""We believe that the process needs to start with young folks like yourself having the opportunity to see the wide variety of careers that are available," said COSBE Executive Director Mary Steinbrecher.Throughout the school year COSBE will set up 25 MPS schools with tours of 25 businesses to get kids thinking about their future career path and connecting what they're learning in school to various jobs."Today you're going to see all of the inner workings and things that happen behind the scenes and get a chance to see all the things that you're learning in math, and science, and even in your reading classes really apply to the real world," said MPS Acting Superintendent Darienne Driver.Students got to go through security checkpoints, walk on the tarmac, and even go into the cockpit."A lot of buttons and gadgets and seats and there are a lot of buttons," said 7th grader Victor Hudson.Inspiring Aguillard to want to join the airline industry."I think I would try to be a pilot to actually fly.