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.
"It's a challenge:" Dr. Michael Lovell eager to lead as president at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University celebrates the inauguration of its 24th president this week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University celebrates the inauguration of its 24th president this week.
Before recent robbery - a shooting near Marquette student housing, so why weren't students notified?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some students on the Marquette University campus say they're concerned.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some students on the Marquette University campus say they're concerned.
The only school of its kind in the country! Folks tour UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is the only graduate-level school of its kind in the country, and it's in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is the only graduate-level school of its kind in the country, and it's in Milwaukee.
Marquette University names Bill Scholl as new Athletic Director
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bill Scholl, director of intercollegiate athletics at Ball State University, will serve as Marquette University’s next vice president and director of athletics, President Michael R.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bill Scholl, director of intercollegiate athletics at Ball State University, will serve as Marquette University’s next vice president and director of athletics, President Michael R.
Bucks tip of search for Milwaukee's top talent
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are working in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Marquette University to find fun, energetic and talented individuals eager to showcase their skills in front of thousands of fans at the BMO Harris Bradley Center this season.The Bucks will hold open auditions for their game night entertainers, including national anthem singers, Young Bucks, Grand Dancers, and Hoop Troop members on several dates in September.On Wednesday, September 10th, auditions for the Bucks Hoop Troop will take place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on 1001 N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are working in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Marquette University to find fun, energetic and talented individuals eager to showcase their skills in front of thousands of fans at the BMO Harris Bradley Center this season.The Bucks will hold open auditions for their game night entertainers, including national anthem singers, Young Bucks, Grand Dancers, and Hoop Troop members on several dates in September.On Wednesday, September 10th, auditions for the Bucks Hoop Troop will take place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on 1001 N.
A successful MPS school is expanding: Golda Meir welcomes its very first freshman class
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this first day of school -- another first for Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this first day of school -- another first for Milwaukee Public Schools.
Teachers, schools ready to welcome thousands of students to MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those bright yellow buses are preparing to roll again, as most Milwaukee students head back to class on Tuesday, September 2nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those bright yellow buses are preparing to roll again, as most Milwaukee students head back to class on Tuesday, September 2nd.
UW-Milwaukee's police chief removed from his post
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Michael Marzion has been removed as Chief of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department -- effective Tuesday, August 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Michael Marzion has been removed as Chief of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department -- effective Tuesday, August 26th.
James Foley's close friends from college remember their friend, "Jim" as vigil is held near Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette community says goodbye to James Foley.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette community says goodbye to James Foley.
Marquette University alerts students after robberies near campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert -- after two robberies in downtown Milwaukee near campus.On Saturday, August 23rd, there was a robbery near 14th and Kilbourn.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's Department of Public Safety is warning students to be alert -- after two robberies in downtown Milwaukee near campus.On Saturday, August 23rd, there was a robbery near 14th and Kilbourn.
Hundreds gather in his hometown of Rochester, New Hampshire to honor James Foley
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds gathered on Sunday, August 24th to remember slain journalist James Foley.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds gathered on Sunday, August 24th to remember slain journalist James Foley.
Driver takes off after hitting Marquette student and nearly striking squad
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette student was hit by a car early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m., August 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette student was hit by a car early Saturday morning around 2:30 a.m., August 23rd.
UW-Milwaukee students should beware of the attack.... TURKEY?!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's apparently a new menace prowling the streets near the campus of UW-Milwaukee -- and students are being warned to be on the lookout.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's apparently a new menace prowling the streets near the campus of UW-Milwaukee -- and students are being warned to be on the lookout.
"He embodied our core mission:" Marquette University remembers James Foley
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The execution of James Foley is on the minds of many at Marquette University.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The execution of James Foley is on the minds of many at Marquette University.
Warning to college students: Take steps to protect your identity!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at Marquette University started moving in to dorms on Wednesday, August 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at Marquette University started moving in to dorms on Wednesday, August 20th.