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.
MPS, MPD create new partnership for student safety
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More police presence at schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More police presence at schools.
Two MPS principals were once students in the district
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are numerous reasons people return to the halls of their former high schools- including class reunions, or maybe a younger sibling or child now attends that school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are numerous reasons people return to the halls of their former high schools- including class reunions, or maybe a younger sibling or child now attends that school.
Rev. Wild to lead Marquette University as interim president
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Board of Trustees announced on Wednesday, September 25th that Rev.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University’s Board of Trustees announced on Wednesday, September 25th that Rev.
Visitation, funeral scheduled for Fr. John Naus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A visitation and funeral will be held for Marquette University's Fr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A visitation and funeral will be held for Marquette University's Fr.
Marquette University President Rev. Scott Pilarz to step down
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President, Rev.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President, Rev.
Educating college students about alcohol use & abuse
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Underage drinking has been such a big problem on college campuses in this country that the University of Minnesota is now requiring freshmen to take an alcohol education class.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Underage drinking has been such a big problem on college campuses in this country that the University of Minnesota is now requiring freshmen to take an alcohol education class.
Student athlete charged with battery on Marquette University officer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano, a student athlete at Marquette University, is now charged with substantial battery with intent to cause bodily harm.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano, a student athlete at Marquette University, is now charged with substantial battery with intent to cause bodily harm.
UW officials say alert system worked during Wed. night's emergency
MADISON (WITI) -- University of Wisconsin officials say its system through which it alerts students of emergencies worked on Wednesday night, September 18th, when officials sent out a mass emergency message to students after shots were fired near campus.
MADISON (WITI) -- University of Wisconsin officials say its system through which it alerts students of emergencies worked on Wednesday night, September 18th, when officials sent out a mass emergency message to students after shots were fired near campus.
FOX6 News speaks with MU alum blocks away from D.C. shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Monday, September 16th was an unsettling day for those who live and work near the Washington Navy Yard after FBI officials say 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, a military contractor from Texas gunned down at least 12.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- Monday, September 16th was an unsettling day for those who live and work near the Washington Navy Yard after FBI officials say 34-year-old Aaron Alexis, a military contractor from Texas gunned down at least 12.
UW-Milwaukee journalism students tour FOX6 News
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- They're studying to one day bring you the news.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- They're studying to one day bring you the news.
Two Marquette Public Safety officers injured in altercation with student
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned two Marquette University Public Safety officers were injured early Sunday morning, September 15th -- just after midnight.It happened near 11th and Wisconsin."All of a sudden I hear a bunch of sirens out of my window because I`m on the Wisconsin Avenue side and I see like six police officers outside.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned two Marquette University Public Safety officers were injured early Sunday morning, September 15th -- just after midnight.It happened near 11th and Wisconsin."All of a sudden I hear a bunch of sirens out of my window because I`m on the Wisconsin Avenue side and I see like six police officers outside.
MPS students gear up for school with Backpack Buddies
MILWAUKEE (WITI)--Smiles came across the faces of hundreds of kids at Ralph H.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)--Smiles came across the faces of hundreds of kids at Ralph H.
MPS hasn't yet made a decision as to future of former Malcolm X building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has directed its administration to consult with MPS' legal counsel regarding strategies related to the potential sale or lease of MPS' former building -- the site of the former Malcolm X Academy on N. 1st Street.The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has directed its administration to consult with MPS' legal counsel regarding strategies related to the potential sale or lease of MPS' former building -- the site of the former Malcolm X Academy on N. 1st Street.The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
Students at Marquette University commemorate 9/11
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After classes there was another lesson on the campus of Marquette University on Wednesday, September 11th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After classes there was another lesson on the campus of Marquette University on Wednesday, September 11th.
Schools take extra measures to keep students cool on Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not exactly the kind of weather that's helpful for teaching."It's kind of ironic that when the school year comes around all of a sudden Mother Nature plays a cruel joke on us," says Franklin Pierce Elementary Principal Keith Carrington.But Franklin Pierce Elementary is doing what it can to keep kids comfortable.Teachers are making sure students are drinking plenty of water by giving them breaks every 15 to 20 minutes to go to the bubbler."I think it's very uncomfortable so that's why I carry a full bottle of water every single day to stay hydrated," says 5th grader Abril Jimenez.Water stations have also been set up around the building, and school officials are watching the weather closely around recess time."If recess is happening especially at the hottest period of the day we will limit that or keep it indoors altogether," says Milwaukee Public Schools Spokesperson Tony Tagliavia.All Milwaukee Public Schools are following this same protocol.Since a limited number of MPS schools have air conditioning, some teachers are moving kids out of the classroom."Utilizing cooler parts of the school, if there is air-conditioned parts of the building or basement portions of the building, making sure classrooms can go down there to rotate through to keep cool," says Tagliavia.Franklin Pierce Elementary is one of those schools without AC, but they're doing what they can in the given circumstances."I suggested turn the lights off, keeping the shades down so that the sunshine doesn't come in as bright and there are fans in the majority of the rooms," says Carrington.This problem won't last long, because in a matter of days the fall-like weather will arrive.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not exactly the kind of weather that's helpful for teaching."It's kind of ironic that when the school year comes around all of a sudden Mother Nature plays a cruel joke on us," says Franklin Pierce Elementary Principal Keith Carrington.But Franklin Pierce Elementary is doing what it can to keep kids comfortable.Teachers are making sure students are drinking plenty of water by giving them breaks every 15 to 20 minutes to go to the bubbler."I think it's very uncomfortable so that's why I carry a full bottle of water every single day to stay hydrated," says 5th grader Abril Jimenez.Water stations have also been set up around the building, and school officials are watching the weather closely around recess time."If recess is happening especially at the hottest period of the day we will limit that or keep it indoors altogether," says Milwaukee Public Schools Spokesperson Tony Tagliavia.All Milwaukee Public Schools are following this same protocol.Since a limited number of MPS schools have air conditioning, some teachers are moving kids out of the classroom."Utilizing cooler parts of the school, if there is air-conditioned parts of the building or basement portions of the building, making sure classrooms can go down there to rotate through to keep cool," says Tagliavia.Franklin Pierce Elementary is one of those schools without AC, but they're doing what they can in the given circumstances."I suggested turn the lights off, keeping the shades down so that the sunshine doesn't come in as bright and there are fans in the majority of the rooms," says Carrington.This problem won't last long, because in a matter of days the fall-like weather will arrive.
Unique program at UWM helping veterans adjust to civilian life
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It can be difficult to leave a career you know for something entirely different.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It can be difficult to leave a career you know for something entirely different.
As school year begins, MPS still looking to fill 40 vacancies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School started for Milwaukee Public Schools students this week, but MPS is still looking for teachers.MPS says they have approximately 40 openings that they are looking to fill.The district blames the openings on last minutes resignations before the school year started.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School started for Milwaukee Public Schools students this week, but MPS is still looking for teachers.MPS says they have approximately 40 openings that they are looking to fill.The district blames the openings on last minutes resignations before the school year started.
Group looks to purchase former MPS school; MPS has other plans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.