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.
"Speaking for those who didn't have a voice:" Marquette Univ. president remembers James Foley
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The death of Marquette University alumnus James Foley at the hands of Islamic extremists is making international headlines.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The death of Marquette University alumnus James Foley at the hands of Islamic extremists is making international headlines.
"It's a little crazy!" Marquette University freshmen are movin' in
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wednesday was a busy day near Marquette University's campus as nearly 2,000 students moved in!But on the day of new beginnings, many kept a former graduate in their thoughts -- journalist James Foley, whose execution by an Islamic extremist group was released just 24 hours prior.More than 700 incoming freshmen moved into McCormick Hall alone.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wednesday was a busy day near Marquette University's campus as nearly 2,000 students moved in!But on the day of new beginnings, many kept a former graduate in their thoughts -- journalist James Foley, whose execution by an Islamic extremist group was released just 24 hours prior.More than 700 incoming freshmen moved into McCormick Hall alone.
Student robbed at gunpoint, sexually assaulted feet from UWM campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and sexual assault on Milwaukee’s East Side.Officers were dispatched to neighborhood just north of Locust and Oakland at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18th.A 19-year-old woman reported that she was approached by a man who demanded her belongings at gunpoint."A girl was saying to just take whatever she had and to just leave," said Joshua Sasman.Those are words Sasman never expected to hear outside of his window."I heard the man tell her to get on the ground, face down and to be quiet," said Sasman.The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim and took her property before fleeing on foot.Sasman called 911 -- and moments later saw the suspect flee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and sexual assault on Milwaukee’s East Side.Officers were dispatched to neighborhood just north of Locust and Oakland at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18th.A 19-year-old woman reported that she was approached by a man who demanded her belongings at gunpoint."A girl was saying to just take whatever she had and to just leave," said Joshua Sasman.Those are words Sasman never expected to hear outside of his window."I heard the man tell her to get on the ground, face down and to be quiet," said Sasman.The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim and took her property before fleeing on foot.Sasman called 911 -- and moments later saw the suspect flee.
New program for school year: MPS offers healthy breakfast AND lunch to ALL students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A good meal can make all the difference in a day.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A good meal can make all the difference in a day.
"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.