To "meet financial challenges," UWM offering employees voluntary separation incentive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering a voluntary separation incentive to some employees to help save money in anticipation of a cut in state funding.The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees, who must be vested with the Wisconsin Retirement System and qualify for a full annuity as of July 1st.Four other UW campuses have announced similar cost-saving measures since Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is offering a voluntary separation incentive to some employees to help save money in anticipation of a cut in state funding.The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees, who must be vested with the Wisconsin Retirement System and qualify for a full annuity as of July 1st.Four other UW campuses have announced similar cost-saving measures since Gov.
"It will be a lot of fun:" Henry Ellenson anxious to play basketball with his brother at MU next season
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Henry Ellenson is one of the state's best high school basketball players.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Henry Ellenson is one of the state's best high school basketball players.
Marquette Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski reflects on first season: "It was certainly a whirlwind!"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been just over a year since Marquette University hired Steve Wojciechowski as head men's basketball coach.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been just over a year since Marquette University hired Steve Wojciechowski as head men's basketball coach.
"It's very anxious on campus:" UW System schools seek ways to buffer proposed budget cuts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin System campuses are searching for ways to plug the $300 million budget cut Governor Scott Walker has proposed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin System campuses are searching for ways to plug the $300 million budget cut Governor Scott Walker has proposed.
Sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as Badgers get ready to battle Duke for the title!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers faced the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament's championship game, with tip-off set for about 8:15 p.m. Monday, April 6th, and it was a sea of red inside Lucas Oil Stadium as tip-off approached Monday evening, and the atmosphere was electric!The Badgers were hoping to win their first national championship in 74 years!
Wisconsin opens virtual clinics: Medical assistance at the touch of your fingers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's Easter weekend and you feel yourself coming down with something, and all the doctors offices are closed for the holiday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's Easter weekend and you feel yourself coming down with something, and all the doctors offices are closed for the holiday.
For a good cause: 5,000 Final Four commemorative Badgers basketballs to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- 5,000 Final Four commemorative Wisconsin Badgers officially licensed basketballs produced by Wilson will be released in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.These basketballs are a salute to the winningest team in University of Wisconsin history as they go for their second national title in Indianapolis this weekend.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- 5,000 Final Four commemorative Wisconsin Badgers officially licensed basketballs produced by Wilson will be released in an effort to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.These basketballs are a salute to the winningest team in University of Wisconsin history as they go for their second national title in Indianapolis this weekend.
Badgers' success leads to big money, which "powers and sustains the program"
MADISON/INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- We're four days away from the Wisconsin Badgers big matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four -- and just one day away from the Badgers send-off pep rally at the Kohl Center in Madison.
MADISON/INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- We're four days away from the Wisconsin Badgers big matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four -- and just one day away from the Badgers send-off pep rally at the Kohl Center in Madison.
"Outside money polluting electoral system?" Are special interest groups hijacking state Supreme Court?
MADISON (WITI) -- It was once said that in the hallowed halls of justice, the only place to find justice is in the halls -- or maybe the back rooms where lobbyists and donors secretly pull the strings.
MADISON (WITI) -- It was once said that in the hallowed halls of justice, the only place to find justice is in the halls -- or maybe the back rooms where lobbyists and donors secretly pull the strings.
From hoops to homework: Teacher taps into NCAA tourney for lesson in math
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students in one Milwaukee school are using the NCAA tournament to learn math.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students in one Milwaukee school are using the NCAA tournament to learn math.
"Cleaner drinking water:" Marquette receives $200K federal grant to study drinking water treatment
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A group of professors in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University has received a $199,679 grant from the National Science Foundation to study drinking water treatment.The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center, housed in the college’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and led by Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – A group of professors in the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University has received a $199,679 grant from the National Science Foundation to study drinking water treatment.The research will be done in Marquette’s Water Quality Center, housed in the college’s Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering and led by Dr.
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.