Free breakfast & lunch: Milwaukee Public Schools trying to make it a reality for students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Parents can say goodbye to tedious paperwork and students can say goodbye to unwanted stigma.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Parents can say goodbye to tedious paperwork and students can say goodbye to unwanted stigma.
Interim Superintendent announced: Dr. Darienne Driver to lead MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has approved an interim superintendent.Effective July 1st, Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has approved an interim superintendent.Effective July 1st, Dr.
Taking a stand to fight heroin abuse: Regional symposium held at Marquette
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Taking a stand to fight heroin abuse.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Taking a stand to fight heroin abuse.
Joint concussion study announced: Obama calls for end to "suck it up" culture in sports
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Thursday morning, May 29th at the White House, President Obama hosted the Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit -- and announced a joint NCAA/Department of Defense concussion research initiative.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Thursday morning, May 29th at the White House, President Obama hosted the Healthy Kids & Safe Sports Concussion Summit -- and announced a joint NCAA/Department of Defense concussion research initiative.
ALERT: Marquette University warns students after bank robbery near campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University officials issued a public alert to students on Tuesday, May 27th, after a bank near the university was robbed.The BMO Harris Bank near 21st and Wisconsin Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University officials issued a public alert to students on Tuesday, May 27th, after a bank near the university was robbed.The BMO Harris Bank near 21st and Wisconsin Ave.
University of Wisconsin researchers take on ticks
MADISON (AP) — A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin is taking on deer ticks — with hopes of giving people a tool to protect themselves from the bugs that can transmit Lyme disease.WISC-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1jFcise ) the team is using mice and the university's Arboretum for their research.The team is laying out 25 sections of PVC pipe in the Arboretum, filling each pipe with cotton balls containing an insecticide that kills ticks.
MADISON (AP) — A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin is taking on deer ticks — with hopes of giving people a tool to protect themselves from the bugs that can transmit Lyme disease.WISC-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1jFcise ) the team is using mice and the university's Arboretum for their research.The team is laying out 25 sections of PVC pipe in the Arboretum, filling each pipe with cotton balls containing an insecticide that kills ticks.
Preparing students for the workforce: MPS program celebrates success
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The goal of MPS’ "School to Work" Transition Program is to get high school students with special needs ready for the workforce.“A lot of kids need this opportunity,” said Fonda Scott, a parent of a student in the program.“It gives us a chance to show that this is what we can really do,” said her daughter, LaFonda Jordon.On Thursday, May 22nd, over 100 students currently in the program were recognized at Mount Mary University.Program supervisors say that a classroom can only take students so far when it comes to preparing them for the workforce.The School to Work Transition Program fills in those blanks.It’s an employment readiness program that gives high school students with special needs the hands on environment they need to continue their success after school.“We have the complete spectrum of students with special needs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The goal of MPS’ "School to Work" Transition Program is to get high school students with special needs ready for the workforce.“A lot of kids need this opportunity,” said Fonda Scott, a parent of a student in the program.“It gives us a chance to show that this is what we can really do,” said her daughter, LaFonda Jordon.On Thursday, May 22nd, over 100 students currently in the program were recognized at Mount Mary University.Program supervisors say that a classroom can only take students so far when it comes to preparing them for the workforce.The School to Work Transition Program fills in those blanks.It’s an employment readiness program that gives high school students with special needs the hands on environment they need to continue their success after school.“We have the complete spectrum of students with special needs.
College Possible Program helping students clear hurdles to higher education
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When Milwaukee Public School students enter high school, many may not believe that college could be in their future.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When Milwaukee Public School students enter high school, many may not believe that college could be in their future.
Facing trial: Two accused in armed robberies involving Marquette students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two charged in connection with series of armed robberies and a shooting incident involving Marquette University students will stand trial.20-year-old Johnny Sellers of Milwaukee, and 20-year-old David Thompson of Milwaukee were in court on Wednesday, May 21st for their preliminary hearings.Each pleaded not guilty to the charges against them -- and in each case, the court determined there is enough evidence for the men to stand trial.Police say four Marquette University students were robbed at gunpoint in separate incidents — and one of them was shot.Sellers faces two charges — two counts of armed robbery (threat of force) as party to a crime — both felony charges.Thompson faces four charges — including armed robbery (threat of force) — repeater, first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon) — repeater, possession of a firearm by a felon (repeater), and attempted armed robbery (use of force) — repeater.All four charges against Thompson are felonies.Police spoke with two armed robbery victims on April 22nd, just after 11:30 p.m.The first victim told police he was walking from a convenience store at North 17th Street and West Wells Street to his apartment when he noticed two men by the door of the building on West Wisconsin Avenue.Police say the victim told them he went back to his phone to finish a text message, and when he looked up and saw that a suspect had two silver revolver-style handguns pointed at him.Police say the victim told police he was asked to turn around and look down — before the suspect asked for the victim’s wallet and backpack.Police say the suspects got away with the victim’s wallet, cell phone and backpack in this case.Police say when Johnny Sellers was apprehended at his sister’s residence on West Wisconsin Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two charged in connection with series of armed robberies and a shooting incident involving Marquette University students will stand trial.20-year-old Johnny Sellers of Milwaukee, and 20-year-old David Thompson of Milwaukee were in court on Wednesday, May 21st for their preliminary hearings.Each pleaded not guilty to the charges against them -- and in each case, the court determined there is enough evidence for the men to stand trial.Police say four Marquette University students were robbed at gunpoint in separate incidents — and one of them was shot.Sellers faces two charges — two counts of armed robbery (threat of force) as party to a crime — both felony charges.Thompson faces four charges — including armed robbery (threat of force) — repeater, first degree recklessly endangering safety (use of a dangerous weapon) — repeater, possession of a firearm by a felon (repeater), and attempted armed robbery (use of force) — repeater.All four charges against Thompson are felonies.Police spoke with two armed robbery victims on April 22nd, just after 11:30 p.m.The first victim told police he was walking from a convenience store at North 17th Street and West Wells Street to his apartment when he noticed two men by the door of the building on West Wisconsin Avenue.Police say the victim told them he went back to his phone to finish a text message, and when he looked up and saw that a suspect had two silver revolver-style handguns pointed at him.Police say the victim told police he was asked to turn around and look down — before the suspect asked for the victim’s wallet and backpack.Police say the suspects got away with the victim’s wallet, cell phone and backpack in this case.Police say when Johnny Sellers was apprehended at his sister’s residence on West Wisconsin Ave.
Remembering former Gov. Lucey, a "hard-nosed Democrat"
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) — Former Wisconsin Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) — Former Wisconsin Gov.
Turning the tassles: MU, UWM, Cardinal Stritch students graduate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Milwaukee was filled with caps and gowns as students from Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee celebrated spring commencement in two separate ceremonies.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Downtown Milwaukee was filled with caps and gowns as students from Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee celebrated spring commencement in two separate ceremonies.
60 years later: MPS remembers landmark decision by U.S. Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 60 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that opened up school doors to students of all races.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 60 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that opened up school doors to students of all races.
Search for suspects: UWM student robbed in Shorewood
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- Shorewood police are calling on the public for help in tracking down two armed suspects who robbed a UW-Milwaukee student on Thursday, May 15th.The crime took place just after 9:30 p.m. on E.
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- Shorewood police are calling on the public for help in tracking down two armed suspects who robbed a UW-Milwaukee student on Thursday, May 15th.The crime took place just after 9:30 p.m. on E.
Stirring interest in sailing: USS Milwaukee crew visits MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crew members of the USS Milwaukee spent the week visiting Milwaukee Public Schools.It’s Armed Forces Week, but the crew also had another reason for visiting with students -- they are making an investment in local STEM programs.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crew members of the USS Milwaukee spent the week visiting Milwaukee Public Schools.It’s Armed Forces Week, but the crew also had another reason for visiting with students -- they are making an investment in local STEM programs.
BUSTED: Two charged in series of robberies, shooting involving Marquette students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two people have been officially charged in connection with a series of armed robberies and a shooting incident involving Marquette University students.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two people have been officially charged in connection with a series of armed robberies and a shooting incident involving Marquette University students.
Get screened MONDAY! One man's prostate cancer story should be motivation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Men from all over Wisconsin will have the chance to get a free prostate cancer screening on Monday, May 12th at Miller Park.A man who seemed perfectly healthy made a decision he thought was way out of left field.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Men from all over Wisconsin will have the chance to get a free prostate cancer screening on Monday, May 12th at Miller Park.A man who seemed perfectly healthy made a decision he thought was way out of left field.
Mumps: Confirmed case identified at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A confirmed case of mumps has been identified in a Marquette University student who lived in a university residence hall.The Marquette University Medical Clinic announced on Friday, May 9th that is working closely with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to initiate the appropriate follow-up communication with close contacts of the case.All faculty, staff and students were notified of the confirmed case of mumps and requested to watch for symptoms and take precautions to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of illness.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A confirmed case of mumps has been identified in a Marquette University student who lived in a university residence hall.The Marquette University Medical Clinic announced on Friday, May 9th that is working closely with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to initiate the appropriate follow-up communication with close contacts of the case.All faculty, staff and students were notified of the confirmed case of mumps and requested to watch for symptoms and take precautions to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of illness.
$400,000 donation to UWM!? Find out who made it and why
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zilber Family Foundation is making a $400,000 donation to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Zilber Family Foundation is making a $400,000 donation to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Joseph J.
Juicing: Growing in popularity, but is it healthy for kids?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Juicing is a trend that's grown in popularity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Juicing is a trend that's grown in popularity.
Students are being encouraged to hit the pavement, but why?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of area students will join students from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.National Bike to School Day raises awareness of the need for safe routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of a variety of issues, such as physical activity, pedestrian safety and environmental concerns.This year’s Bike to School Day also features Fire Up Your Feet, a new online tracking program with cash prizes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of area students will join students from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.National Bike to School Day raises awareness of the need for safe routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of a variety of issues, such as physical activity, pedestrian safety and environmental concerns.This year’s Bike to School Day also features Fire Up Your Feet, a new online tracking program with cash prizes.