Marquette picks up second Big East win

MILWAUKEE (WITI)-- The Marquette Golden Eagles are now 2-2 in the Big East after beating Seton Hall 67-66.Guard Todd Mayo was the points leader on the day with 19 off the bench, going 9-9 in Free Throw attempts.Jamil Wilson was solid with 16 points and 11 rebounds; his 1st double double of the season.MU lead Seton Hall 40-26 at the half but the Pirates tested the Golden Eagles in the 2nd half.

MPS' Golda Meir School is expanding into high school

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Milwaukee Public Schools’ Golda Meir School is expanding to serve high school students.

Milwaukee Public Schools to be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 7th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7th due to the continuing extremely cold and dangerous weather conditions, the district announced Monday.The closure includes all after-school activities.Designated essential staff, identified by their supervisors, should report to work.The Tuesday closure follows MPS’ Friday decision to close school on Monday due to the extreme cold.

Some MCTS bus routes will not run Monday due to closure of MPS

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Transit Services spokesperson is reminding folks that some MCTS bus routes will not operate on Monday, January 6th.

Badgers stun Texas in Volleyball Final Four

SEATTLE -- With University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez on hand, the Badgers Women's volleyball team stunned #1 Texas in the Final Four Thursday, and became the first 12 seed to reach the championship match in the 33 year history of the event.

Vice Pres., Director of Athletics Larry Williams leaving Marquette

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Larry Williams announced his resignation on Friday, December 13th.Williams has served in his role overseeing the university's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics for the past two years.

MPS reminds parents to keep kids safe from the bitter cold

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has a reminder for parents: dress children warmly -- with all skin covered.Many parents listened, as their kids showed up to Hamlin Garland Elementary School all bundled up.“I layered him.

Marquette cheerleader knows danger of concussions firsthand

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Concussions have, at times, dominated NFL and college football headlines, but as all too many parents know, any athlete can suffer a concussion, from playing any sport.

MPS taking steps to keep students safe during bitter cold

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dangerous, bitter cold weather is here, and MPS is taking steps to keep students safe as bitterly cold temperatures move into the region.MPS is reminding parents to make sure their children are dressed warmly, with all skin covered.

Badgers sweep in state rivals, beat UW Milwaukee

MADISON (WITI)-- The Wisconsin Badgers remain undefeated at 11-0 with a win over UW Milwaukee 78-52.

Students and staff of Marquette University reflect on Mandela's life

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The body of Nelson Mandela will lie in state in Pretoria for three days next week before being buried in a state funeral on Sunday, December 15th.

James Madison Academic Campus lockdown over

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's James Madison Academic Campus was on lockdown early Friday afternoon, December 6th.Officers were called to the school around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a subject with a gun in the school.

Students served Thanksgiving meal on Marquette University campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thanksgiving dinner was served for Marquette University students unable to travel home for the holiday.

Zoning Committee okays deal for former Malcolm X building

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vacant building that once served as an MPS school is one step closer to being sold.Milwaukee's Zoning Committee approved Milwaukee Public Schools' plan to sell the former Malcolm X Academy to a local development team.The project now moves forward to the full Common Council on November 26, 2013.A comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy site would be the home of a rigorous, college preparatory International Baccalaureate Middle Years school along with improved performance and athletic space for community use and a mixed-use development under plans detailed by MPS, the Milwaukee Department of City Development and developers 2760 Holdings, LLC.2760 Holdings would redevelop the site as a multi-use project as envisioned by multiple community discussions, a community planning session hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and meetings held by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.

Milwaukee Panthers beat N. Illini 82-69 win NIU Invite

DEKALB, ILL. -- Malcolm Moore scored 15 points to lead 5 players in double figures as the Milwaukee Panthers rallied from 14 points down to beat Northern Illinois 82-69 and earn the championship of the NIU Invitational.