Miss Wisconsin, Paula Mae Kuiper headed back to UWM to run
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miss Wisconsin, Paula Mae Kuiper, started out playing golf and basketball at Racine Case High School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Miss Wisconsin, Paula Mae Kuiper, started out playing golf and basketball at Racine Case High School.
"City Year" seeks to change Milwaukee's graduation rate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 62 percent -- that's the graduation rate in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 62 percent -- that's the graduation rate in the City of Milwaukee.
MPS subpoenaed in Ronnie Johnson alleged child sex assault case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
Council committee votes to hold resolution on sale of Malcolm X
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee on Tuesday, October 29th voted 5-0 to hold a resolution that would have allowed the sale of the former Malcolm X Academy property to move forward.The proposed sale of the school property (2760 N. 1st St.) to a development entity – approved by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors – was held by the committee so that MPS can work with the Department of City Development and the City Attorney’s Office to provide additional details.Common Council President Willie L.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee on Tuesday, October 29th voted 5-0 to hold a resolution that would have allowed the sale of the former Malcolm X Academy property to move forward.The proposed sale of the school property (2760 N. 1st St.) to a development entity – approved by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors – was held by the committee so that MPS can work with the Department of City Development and the City Attorney’s Office to provide additional details.Common Council President Willie L.
Chinese exchange student back in Milw., accepts plea deal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A victory for Milwaukee County and the Franklin Police Department on Tuesday, October 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A victory for Milwaukee County and the Franklin Police Department on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Computer glitch stresses out students applying for college
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A computer glitch is stressing out students trying to apply for college.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A computer glitch is stressing out students trying to apply for college.
Milwaukee could become a world leader in aquaponics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee could be on a path to become a world leader in one developing industry, aquaponics.Aquaponics is the raising of fish and plants in the same system -- and it could be the next big thing in urban agriculture."You're getting two products in the system you're getting plants first and then you're getting fish maybe ten months later so you start harvesting your plants and you're making some income on your plants and then you're going to get some income on the fish at the end," said Will Allen of Growing Power.They also see aquaponics as a way to target two societal scourges -- vacant buildings can be converted into aquaponics space -- and the output helps fight food deserts."The vegetables and the plants they could go into community markets and the fish is the same thing you could set up a route to distribute your food to restaurants or grocery stores," said Fred Binkowski, a UW-Milwaukee scientist.Growing Power and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are teaming up to study different aquaponics systems -- and plan to provide an economic blueprint for what it would cost to start your own aquaponics outfit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee could be on a path to become a world leader in one developing industry, aquaponics.Aquaponics is the raising of fish and plants in the same system -- and it could be the next big thing in urban agriculture."You're getting two products in the system you're getting plants first and then you're getting fish maybe ten months later so you start harvesting your plants and you're making some income on your plants and then you're going to get some income on the fish at the end," said Will Allen of Growing Power.They also see aquaponics as a way to target two societal scourges -- vacant buildings can be converted into aquaponics space -- and the output helps fight food deserts."The vegetables and the plants they could go into community markets and the fish is the same thing you could set up a route to distribute your food to restaurants or grocery stores," said Fred Binkowski, a UW-Milwaukee scientist.Growing Power and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are teaming up to study different aquaponics systems -- and plan to provide an economic blueprint for what it would cost to start your own aquaponics outfit.
Debate continues over proposed legislation for empty MPS buildings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of community leaders gathered Friday morning, October 18th to protest against the proposed legislation regarding Milwaukee Public Schools' empty buildings.The coalition to stop the MPS takeover is taking aim at Senate Bill 318.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of community leaders gathered Friday morning, October 18th to protest against the proposed legislation regarding Milwaukee Public Schools' empty buildings.The coalition to stop the MPS takeover is taking aim at Senate Bill 318.
Students protest metal detectors at Riverside University H.S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Metal detectors have become more common at schools across the country.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Metal detectors have become more common at schools across the country.
Learn all about the Golden Eagles upcoming season
College basketball season is just around the corner -- and Marquette University is a major contender in the Big East Conference.
College basketball season is just around the corner -- and Marquette University is a major contender in the Big East Conference.
FOX6 News learns more about sale of former Malcolm X building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During a meeting on Monday night, October 14th with the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to authorize the administration to ask the city to sell the vacant Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings LLC for $2.1 million -- and part of the deal allows Milwaukee Public Schools to lease it back.FOX6 News has learned more about the terms and conditions under which the building will be sold.Additionally, FOX6 News has learned 2760 Holdings LLC is a company comprised of two main partners.This deal comes with some very specific terms that may have ousted St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During a meeting on Monday night, October 14th with the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to authorize the administration to ask the city to sell the vacant Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings LLC for $2.1 million -- and part of the deal allows Milwaukee Public Schools to lease it back.FOX6 News has learned more about the terms and conditions under which the building will be sold.Additionally, FOX6 News has learned 2760 Holdings LLC is a company comprised of two main partners.This deal comes with some very specific terms that may have ousted St.
Bango visits Milwaukee schools with an important message
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Screams and cheers filled the Longfellow Elementary gymnasium as a local celebrity visited the school.Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks and his physician, Doctor Cleo, stopped by to host Bango's Boot Camp."As the children start seeing his head poke out from the side of the room you just hear the energy level in the gym going up and the kids are just so excited to have a mascot at their school," said Molina Healthcare Director of Public Outreach Elizabeth Benz.During the event, Bango and Doctor Cleo demonstrated the importance of exercise through push up, basketball, and jump rope contests."He's jump roping to do exercise and exercise is healthy for you," said 4th grader Carla Fuentes.They also taught the children how to avoid getting the flu."Making sure the children are washing their hands effectively at this time of year, that they're coughing into their arms, talking to their parents about the importance of getting the flu vaccine so that hopefully we can keep everybody healthy this fall and throughout the holiday season," said Benz.These kids need to stay healthy so they can stay in school.Through skits, Bango showed the children they have to attend class to be successful."So you can be smart and learn and so you can go to college and do whatever you want to do when you're older," said 4th grader Areli Luevano.Hopefully, these are life long lessons the children learned while having plenty of fun.Bango's Boot Camp is a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks, Molina Healthcare, and MPS.Bango and Doctor Cleo are visiting 15 schools throughout the year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Screams and cheers filled the Longfellow Elementary gymnasium as a local celebrity visited the school.Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks and his physician, Doctor Cleo, stopped by to host Bango's Boot Camp."As the children start seeing his head poke out from the side of the room you just hear the energy level in the gym going up and the kids are just so excited to have a mascot at their school," said Molina Healthcare Director of Public Outreach Elizabeth Benz.During the event, Bango and Doctor Cleo demonstrated the importance of exercise through push up, basketball, and jump rope contests."He's jump roping to do exercise and exercise is healthy for you," said 4th grader Carla Fuentes.They also taught the children how to avoid getting the flu."Making sure the children are washing their hands effectively at this time of year, that they're coughing into their arms, talking to their parents about the importance of getting the flu vaccine so that hopefully we can keep everybody healthy this fall and throughout the holiday season," said Benz.These kids need to stay healthy so they can stay in school.Through skits, Bango showed the children they have to attend class to be successful."So you can be smart and learn and so you can go to college and do whatever you want to do when you're older," said 4th grader Areli Luevano.Hopefully, these are life long lessons the children learned while having plenty of fun.Bango's Boot Camp is a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks, Molina Healthcare, and MPS.Bango and Doctor Cleo are visiting 15 schools throughout the year.
Milw. Board of School Directors votes to authorize sale of building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday evening, October 14th authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the former Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings, LLC.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday evening, October 14th authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the former Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings, LLC.
State proposal will dictate how MPS handles vacant buildings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state proposal will dictate how Milwaukee Public Schools handles vacant and underused buildings -- and it's not sitting well with MPS officials.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state proposal will dictate how Milwaukee Public Schools handles vacant and underused buildings -- and it's not sitting well with MPS officials.
Raiola apologizes, makes contribution to UW marching band
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spoke on the phone with University of Wisconsin Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone on Tuesday, October 8th and apologized for his actions on Sunday that involved band members at Lambeau Field.Raiola indicated he was "making a significant donation to The Marching Band Fund," which supports Wisconsin's marching band.Raiola also issued the following statement: “My interaction with the Wisconsin Marching Band was inappropriate.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spoke on the phone with University of Wisconsin Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone on Tuesday, October 8th and apologized for his actions on Sunday that involved band members at Lambeau Field.Raiola indicated he was "making a significant donation to The Marching Band Fund," which supports Wisconsin's marching band.Raiola also issued the following statement: “My interaction with the Wisconsin Marching Band was inappropriate.
Charley Gargano pleads not guilty to battery charge
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano pleaded not guilty in a Milwaukee County courtroom on Tuesday, October 8th to a charge of substantial battery.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.Prosecutors believe Gargano took multiple hits of LSD at the Rave on a Saturday in September.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano pleaded not guilty in a Milwaukee County courtroom on Tuesday, October 8th to a charge of substantial battery.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.Prosecutors believe Gargano took multiple hits of LSD at the Rave on a Saturday in September.
NFL Blogger: Lions' center Raiola accused of hate speech
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- NFL blogger Tom Melton has written a blog that indicates Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spewed hate speech at some members of the University of Wisconsin marching band prior to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- NFL blogger Tom Melton has written a blog that indicates Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spewed hate speech at some members of the University of Wisconsin marching band prior to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
Burglars strike Hamilton High School in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened at Hamilton High School shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, October 7th.Investigators say the suspects entered the school by breaking a classroom window.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened at Hamilton High School shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, October 7th.Investigators say the suspects entered the school by breaking a classroom window.
Gargano waives prelim. hearing, bound over for trial
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday, September 30th.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday, September 30th.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.
Former MPS school building may soon reopen, but for what?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After sitting idle for some five years, the doors of the former Malcolm X Academy may soon reopen.On Thursday night, September 26th, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to take action on the former MPS school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After sitting idle for some five years, the doors of the former Malcolm X Academy may soon reopen.On Thursday night, September 26th, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to take action on the former MPS school.