"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.
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.