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.
Milwaukee Public Schools 'rings in' the new school year
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was big day for many kids and their parents in Milwaukee on Tuesday -- the first day of school.At Garland Elementary on the city's far south side, many of the kids were accompanied by parents taking pictures or just walking them in.“I got butterflies in my stomach.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was big day for many kids and their parents in Milwaukee on Tuesday -- the first day of school.At Garland Elementary on the city's far south side, many of the kids were accompanied by parents taking pictures or just walking them in.“I got butterflies in my stomach.
Story School 4th graders get surprise on the first day of school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Before the bell starts ringing and children begin their first day back at Story School, one woman stops by to drop off a special gift.For 8 years, she has bought backpacks filled with school supplies for the entire 4th grade class.This makes a dramatic difference for the kids, as 95% of the students at Story School receive a free or reduced lunch."She's an angel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Before the bell starts ringing and children begin their first day back at Story School, one woman stops by to drop off a special gift.For 8 years, she has bought backpacks filled with school supplies for the entire 4th grade class.This makes a dramatic difference for the kids, as 95% of the students at Story School receive a free or reduced lunch."She's an angel.
Milw. School Board extends contract of Superintendent Thornton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors extended on Friday, August 30th the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton through June 2016.In a news release, Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors extended on Friday, August 30th the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton through June 2016.In a news release, Dr.
Move-in day goes smoothly for freshmen at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wednesday, August 28th was the first of three days students were scheduled to move into the residence halls at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.With about 2,700 students moving in in just three days, some incoming freshmen and their parents thought they were in for a long day.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wednesday, August 28th was the first of three days students were scheduled to move into the residence halls at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.With about 2,700 students moving in in just three days, some incoming freshmen and their parents thought they were in for a long day.
Freshmen move into dorms at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For some, Wednesday, August 21st marked the official end of summer; it was move-in day at Marquette University.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For some, Wednesday, August 21st marked the official end of summer; it was move-in day at Marquette University.
UWM student charged in connection with heroin overdose death
GREENDALE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Tyler Schmidt of Greendale has been charged in connection with the overdose death of 56-year-old Tim Stanczyk of Watertown in December of 2012.
GREENDALE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Tyler Schmidt of Greendale has been charged in connection with the overdose death of 56-year-old Tim Stanczyk of Watertown in December of 2012.
MPS racing to fill vacant positions before school starts Sept. 3rd
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With just two weeks to go before the 2013-2014 school year begins, the Milwaukee Public School District is racing to fill vacant teaching positions.With resumes in hand, over a thousand hopefuls flooded an MPS recruitment event in March, during which MPS was looking to fill about 400 positions.Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With just two weeks to go before the 2013-2014 school year begins, the Milwaukee Public School District is racing to fill vacant teaching positions.With resumes in hand, over a thousand hopefuls flooded an MPS recruitment event in March, during which MPS was looking to fill about 400 positions.Dr.
Milwaukee kids go on back-to-school shopping spree
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School is back in session for some kids in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School is back in session for some kids in Milwaukee.
Some MPS students return back to school, find changes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 16 schools in the Milwaukee Public School District are back in session.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 16 schools in the Milwaukee Public School District are back in session.
Summer "College for Kids" program brings in record numbers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids have found a way to stay out of the heat, and they're learning in the process.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids have found a way to stay out of the heat, and they're learning in the process.
UWM men's basketball returning to U.S. Cellular Arena
MILWAUKEE (Business Journal) -- After a one-year hiatus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball will return to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
MILWAUKEE (Business Journal) -- After a one-year hiatus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball will return to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Police union files suit to allow officers option to move out of city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MPS, police union donate computers to school in need
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sharon Junior Academy has been running on faith after two thefts in recent months left the school's computer lab empty.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sharon Junior Academy has been running on faith after two thefts in recent months left the school's computer lab empty.
Man accused of "economic espionage" pleads guilty to lesser charge
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Hua Jun Zhao, the Chinese national accused of stealing cancer research from the Medical College of Wisconsin, originally accused with the serious crime of "economic espionage" has pleaded guilty to a much lesser charge: "computer tampering."Zhao was accused of stealing cancer research and shipping it to China.In a plea agreement obtained by FOX6 News, Zhao admits he "intentionally accessed a computer without authorization" and obtained information worth more than $5,000 in value.The initial criminal complaint against Zhao showed he worked for Dr.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Hua Jun Zhao, the Chinese national accused of stealing cancer research from the Medical College of Wisconsin, originally accused with the serious crime of "economic espionage" has pleaded guilty to a much lesser charge: "computer tampering."Zhao was accused of stealing cancer research and shipping it to China.In a plea agreement obtained by FOX6 News, Zhao admits he "intentionally accessed a computer without authorization" and obtained information worth more than $5,000 in value.The initial criminal complaint against Zhao showed he worked for Dr.
Man's ear bitten off by another man at Medical College of WI
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Authorities from the City of Waukesha responded to the Medical College of Wisconsin on E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Authorities from the City of Waukesha responded to the Medical College of Wisconsin on E.
Children's Hospital, Marquette team up to open new clinics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Children's Hospital and Marquette University are partnering up to provide health clinics to under-served communities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Children's Hospital and Marquette University are partnering up to provide health clinics to under-served communities.
Charity soliciting cash donations in WI ranked second worst in nation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you get a call from a charity, asking for donations, FOX6's Contact 6 says you may want to think twice before opening your wallet!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you get a call from a charity, asking for donations, FOX6's Contact 6 says you may want to think twice before opening your wallet!
MPS Class of 2013 receives $17.7 million in scholarships
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”