"Children who are hungry can't concentrate on learning:" MPS to offer free breakfast, lunch to all students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced Monday, August 18th an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2014-2015 school year.The district is now among the first school systems in Wisconsin participating in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), which means that all students at 156 MPS elementary, middle and high schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of family income.MPS is able to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture program, which is federally funded, because of its high percentage of students who come from low-income households.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced Monday, August 18th an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2014-2015 school year.The district is now among the first school systems in Wisconsin participating in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), which means that all students at 156 MPS elementary, middle and high schools will be able to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge, regardless of family income.MPS is able to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture program, which is federally funded, because of its high percentage of students who come from low-income households.
Go Panthers! UW-Milwaukee's student-run TV station celebrates quite the honor!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee's student-run TV station has some celebrating to do!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee's student-run TV station has some celebrating to do!
"It`s an annual challenge:" With weeks until school starts, "help wanted" sign still up for MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who will be at the head of the class?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Who will be at the head of the class?
"Wow! We're really up there!" Milwaukee high school ranked third in the state -- and it's an MPS school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Cheers rang through the halls at Rufus King International High School as students beamed with pride after learning what they've accomplished.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Cheers rang through the halls at Rufus King International High School as students beamed with pride after learning what they've accomplished.
Back to the books: Silver Spring Elementary School hosts year-round kick-off
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's back to the books Monday, August 4th for dozens of Milwaukee Public School students, as the year-round calendar kicks-off!The celebrations started early at Silver Spring Elementary School -- the Milwaukee Public School chosen to host the year-round school kick-off.“Silver Spring is on the move.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's back to the books Monday, August 4th for dozens of Milwaukee Public School students, as the year-round calendar kicks-off!The celebrations started early at Silver Spring Elementary School -- the Milwaukee Public School chosen to host the year-round school kick-off.“Silver Spring is on the move.
Police seek suspects in strong-armed robbery that occurred near Marquette campus Thursday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a strong-armed robbery that took place near the Marquette University campus on Thursday, July 24th.It happened just before 5:00 p.m. Thursday.Marquette's Department of Public Safety tells FOX6 News two suspects implied a weapon and demanded property.The victim handed over property, and the two suspects fled on foot southbound on 23rd Street.The victim, who was not affiliated with Marquette, was not injured.Milwaukee police and the Department of Public Safety are investigating.The first suspect is described as a black man, approximately 25 years old, approximately 6'1" tall.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a strong-armed robbery that took place near the Marquette University campus on Thursday, July 24th.It happened just before 5:00 p.m. Thursday.Marquette's Department of Public Safety tells FOX6 News two suspects implied a weapon and demanded property.The victim handed over property, and the two suspects fled on foot southbound on 23rd Street.The victim, who was not affiliated with Marquette, was not injured.Milwaukee police and the Department of Public Safety are investigating.The first suspect is described as a black man, approximately 25 years old, approximately 6'1" tall.
What's that smell? Strange odor prompts evacuation of building at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The engineering, math and science (EMS) building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, July 22nd because of a strange odor.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The engineering, math and science (EMS) building at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, July 22nd because of a strange odor.
"This is a really, really big deal:" Marquette professor, published expert on Ukraine speaks on Thursday's events
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in a rebel-controlled part of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, spurring swift accusations from Ukrainian officials that "terrorists" shot down the aircraft.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet crashed in a rebel-controlled part of eastern Ukraine on Thursday, spurring swift accusations from Ukrainian officials that "terrorists" shot down the aircraft.
Real-life training: First responders face fake bomb blast at Camp Randall Stadium
MADISON (WITI) -- A bomb blast at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin sends hundreds of first responders, investigators and other emergency crews to the scene.
MADISON (WITI) -- A bomb blast at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin sends hundreds of first responders, investigators and other emergency crews to the scene.
"The assistant principal grabbed me:" MPS administrator accused of punching student
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School playgrounds can be magical places, where kids can still be kids.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School playgrounds can be magical places, where kids can still be kids.
A star, the size of the Earth, made out of...a diamond?! UWM astronomer has made a remarkable discovery!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomer has made a remarkable discovery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee astronomer has made a remarkable discovery.
"It's really refreshing:" MPS Acting Superintendent back in the classroom
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Just one day after being officially sworn in, the Milwaukee Public School Interim Superintendent is making the rounds.Greenfield bilingual school was one of three schools MPS Acting Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Just one day after being officially sworn in, the Milwaukee Public School Interim Superintendent is making the rounds.Greenfield bilingual school was one of three schools MPS Acting Superintendent Dr.
U.S. Cellular Arena is no more: UW-Milwaukee takes over naming rights for downtown arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which owns and operates the Milwaukee Arena, announced that the downtown arena is being renamed the "UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."The renaming of the arena is part of a broad 10-year partnership agreement between UW-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District that includes the naming rights to the facility and a long-term downtown home for the UWM Panthers Men's Basketball team.A key provision of the new partnership agreement is a plan for UWM to begin hosting major concerts and other programming in the arena, including nationally known speakers.Interim Chancellor Mark Mone says the agreement helps underscore UWM's role as the region's leading university with nearly 28,000 students and 5,000 employees.“Having UWM's name on the downtown arena is an important symbol of our deep commitment to the City of Milwaukee and the entire region,” said Mone. “It fits well with our strategic plan to enhance the university's brand and to further position UWM as Milwaukee's University.”According to Mone, the partnership agreement will also raise UWM's visibility among prospective students and their families.“Having the UWM name on a major public arena in the heart of the region's cultural and social scene will strengthen our marketing efforts with the huge number of people who live in or visit Milwaukee each year,” explained Mone.Mone emphasized that no tax dollars will be used for the marketing and sponsorship initiative.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which owns and operates the Milwaukee Arena, announced that the downtown arena is being renamed the "UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."The renaming of the arena is part of a broad 10-year partnership agreement between UW-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District that includes the naming rights to the facility and a long-term downtown home for the UWM Panthers Men's Basketball team.A key provision of the new partnership agreement is a plan for UWM to begin hosting major concerts and other programming in the arena, including nationally known speakers.Interim Chancellor Mark Mone says the agreement helps underscore UWM's role as the region's leading university with nearly 28,000 students and 5,000 employees.“Having UWM's name on the downtown arena is an important symbol of our deep commitment to the City of Milwaukee and the entire region,” said Mone. “It fits well with our strategic plan to enhance the university's brand and to further position UWM as Milwaukee's University.”According to Mone, the partnership agreement will also raise UWM's visibility among prospective students and their families.“Having the UWM name on a major public arena in the heart of the region's cultural and social scene will strengthen our marketing efforts with the huge number of people who live in or visit Milwaukee each year,” explained Mone.Mone emphasized that no tax dollars will be used for the marketing and sponsorship initiative.
Fire crews respond to tiny electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library Sunday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Convicted: Three men charged in UW-Milwaukee burglaries plead guilty
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men accused of burglarizing dorms on the UW-Milwaukee campus have pleaded guilty.All three of those charged in this case had plea hearings on Thursday, June 19th.19-year-old Andre Dallas of Milwaukee initially faced five felony charges in the case -- four charges of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime, and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary to a building or dwelling.Dallas has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two charges against him were dismissed as part of the plea deal.Dallas has a sentencing hearing set for August 7th.The other two charged in this case are 19-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott.Giles and Scott have each pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two of the charges against Giles were dismissed.Giles and Scott will be sentenced on August 7th.According to the criminal complaint, around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, February 16th, a UW-Milwaukee student living in Sandburg Hall’s South Tower called UW-Milwaukee police to report a loaded handgun he found lying on his roommate’s bed.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men accused of burglarizing dorms on the UW-Milwaukee campus have pleaded guilty.All three of those charged in this case had plea hearings on Thursday, June 19th.19-year-old Andre Dallas of Milwaukee initially faced five felony charges in the case -- four charges of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime, and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary to a building or dwelling.Dallas has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two charges against him were dismissed as part of the plea deal.Dallas has a sentencing hearing set for August 7th.The other two charged in this case are 19-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott.Giles and Scott have each pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two of the charges against Giles were dismissed.Giles and Scott will be sentenced on August 7th.According to the criminal complaint, around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, February 16th, a UW-Milwaukee student living in Sandburg Hall’s South Tower called UW-Milwaukee police to report a loaded handgun he found lying on his roommate’s bed.
DEVELOPING: UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief placed on administrative leave
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief Michael Marzion has been placed on administrative leave.An independent investigator was hired to look into allegations of sexual harassment against a student.Apparently, they exchanged explicit messages with one another online.While he ruled the chief did not technically harass the woman, the investigator was troubled by the fact that the chief had no real explanation for his behavior.Marzion will remain on leave until the provost issues a final decision.Assistant Chief Greg Habeck will serve as Interim Police Chief.An official statement from UW-Milwaukee reads as follows:"UW-Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Marzion was placed on administrative leave on June 16 following receipt of a report by an outside independent investigator hired by the university to review a complaint filed against Marzion under UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief Michael Marzion has been placed on administrative leave.An independent investigator was hired to look into allegations of sexual harassment against a student.Apparently, they exchanged explicit messages with one another online.While he ruled the chief did not technically harass the woman, the investigator was troubled by the fact that the chief had no real explanation for his behavior.Marzion will remain on leave until the provost issues a final decision.Assistant Chief Greg Habeck will serve as Interim Police Chief.An official statement from UW-Milwaukee reads as follows:"UW-Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Marzion was placed on administrative leave on June 16 following receipt of a report by an outside independent investigator hired by the university to review a complaint filed against Marzion under UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy.
UW-Madison school gets $25 million grant for College of Engineering
MADISON (AP) — The Grainger Foundation is giving a $25 million grant the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering to create a new institute.The goal of the Grainger Institute for Engineering will be to create a more interdisciplinary teaching approach and focus on manufacturing advances to boost the nation's economic competitiveness.The commitment is the largest in the college's history and will allow them hire another 25 faculty members, bringing their faculty count to 250.College of Engineering Dean Ian Robertson says it will help them make new discoveries and boost the university's reputation.David Grainger, president and director of the foundation, graduated from UW-Madison with an engineering degree in 1950, and the School of Business was named for him.
MADISON (AP) — The Grainger Foundation is giving a $25 million grant the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering to create a new institute.The goal of the Grainger Institute for Engineering will be to create a more interdisciplinary teaching approach and focus on manufacturing advances to boost the nation's economic competitiveness.The commitment is the largest in the college's history and will allow them hire another 25 faculty members, bringing their faculty count to 250.College of Engineering Dean Ian Robertson says it will help them make new discoveries and boost the university's reputation.David Grainger, president and director of the foundation, graduated from UW-Madison with an engineering degree in 1950, and the School of Business was named for him.
Robocup: After the World Cup, robot from Marquette to compete in soccer challenge in Brazil!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, June 16th, Team USA took the field for their first game of the World Cup.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, June 16th, Team USA took the field for their first game of the World Cup.
Robbery near campus: Marquette issues safety alert to students as police search for suspects
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has issued a safety alert to its students after a robbery that occurred on Sunday, June 15th.It happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 500 block of 19th Street.Milwaukee police say two suspects implied a weapon and approached a woman not affiliated with Marquette -- taking her cell phone and other property.The victim sustained no physical injuries.The suspects fled the scene in a navy blue four-door sedan on Clybourn Street.Marquette's Department of Public Safety and MPD are investigating.The first suspect is described as a white female, between the ages of 20 and 23 years old.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University has issued a safety alert to its students after a robbery that occurred on Sunday, June 15th.It happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 500 block of 19th Street.Milwaukee police say two suspects implied a weapon and approached a woman not affiliated with Marquette -- taking her cell phone and other property.The victim sustained no physical injuries.The suspects fled the scene in a navy blue four-door sedan on Clybourn Street.Marquette's Department of Public Safety and MPD are investigating.The first suspect is described as a white female, between the ages of 20 and 23 years old.
From the classroom to the farm, students take "Learning Journey"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has announced a new program -- it’s called “The Farm." It’s their fourth “Learning Journey” program to date.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has announced a new program -- it’s called “The Farm." It’s their fourth “Learning Journey” program to date.