Lots of excitement on campus as UWM hosts pep rally
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers are doing more than the two-step as they head to the "Big Dance!" The team beat Wright State on Tuesday night, March 11th, 69-63.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The UW-Milwaukee Panthers are doing more than the two-step as they head to the "Big Dance!" The team beat Wright State on Tuesday night, March 11th, 69-63.
The "dancing" shoes are on display at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The "dancing" shoes -- and shirts and jackets and more -- are on display at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The "dancing" shoes -- and shirts and jackets and more -- are on display at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus!
Gregory Thornton officially resigns as MPS superintendent
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Gregory Thornton has officially resigned from the district.This comes one day after Thornton signed a contract worth more than a million dollars with Baltimore City Public Schools.Thornton's contract will have a base salary of $290,000 -- compared to the $265,000 base pay he received from MPS.Thornton starts in Baltimore in July.He served as MPS superintendent for four years.Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds has issued the following statement to FOX6 News on Thornton's resignation:“I’m grateful for Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Gregory Thornton has officially resigned from the district.This comes one day after Thornton signed a contract worth more than a million dollars with Baltimore City Public Schools.Thornton's contract will have a base salary of $290,000 -- compared to the $265,000 base pay he received from MPS.Thornton starts in Baltimore in July.He served as MPS superintendent for four years.Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds has issued the following statement to FOX6 News on Thornton's resignation:“I’m grateful for Dr.
No. 12 Badgers to follow Milwaukee's lead to NCAAs
MADISON (AP) — For once, the 12th-ranked Badgers are following the lead of another team in the University of Wisconsin system.Coach Bo Ryan doesn't mind that one of his former assistants, Milwaukee's Rob Jeter, officially clinched a trip to the NCAAs first this season.
MADISON (AP) — For once, the 12th-ranked Badgers are following the lead of another team in the University of Wisconsin system.Coach Bo Ryan doesn't mind that one of his former assistants, Milwaukee's Rob Jeter, officially clinched a trip to the NCAAs first this season.
Marquette's NCAA streak on line at league tourney
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An eight-year run to the NCAA tournament could be on the line for Marquette at this week's Big East tourney.The team that advanced to the regional finals last season is in danger of not making it at all this year.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An eight-year run to the NCAA tournament could be on the line for Marquette at this week's Big East tourney.The team that advanced to the regional finals last season is in danger of not making it at all this year.
UWM Panthers top Wright State, earn bid in NCAA Tourney
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Senior forward Kyle Kelm had a double-double and Milwaukee's front line dominated, and the Panthers led the whole way during a 69-63 victory over Wright State on Tuesday night for the Horizon League tournament title.Milwaukee is back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006, when the Panthers knocked off Oklahoma in the first round before losing to Florida.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Senior forward Kyle Kelm had a double-double and Milwaukee's front line dominated, and the Panthers led the whole way during a 69-63 victory over Wright State on Tuesday night for the Horizon League tournament title.Milwaukee is back in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2006, when the Panthers knocked off Oklahoma in the first round before losing to Florida.
Senate passes bill to establish police dept. at Marquette
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University is looking to beef up its Department of Public Safety -- and turn it into a full-blown police department.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University is looking to beef up its Department of Public Safety -- and turn it into a full-blown police department.
MPS College Access Centers help people apply for financial aid
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- College can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be a financially crippling experience.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- College can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be a financially crippling experience.
MU expert says U.S. ability to punish Russia limited without Europe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Parliament in Ukraine's Crimea region has voted unanimously to leave Ukraine and join Russia.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Parliament in Ukraine's Crimea region has voted unanimously to leave Ukraine and join Russia.
Teens accused in UWM burglaries have pleaded not guilty
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three teens accused of burglaries at UW-Milwaukee dorms have pleaded not guilty in the case.19-year-old Andre Dallas, 18-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott are each facing four counts of burglary (home invasion) and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary (building or dwelling).Dallas, Giles and Scott went through out-of-custody intake court in Milwaukee on Tuesday, February 25th.Clad in a pink dress shirt and tie, Scott made a court appearance on Tuesday, February 25th with his lawyer by his side.“Certainly, he is not guilty.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three teens accused of burglaries at UW-Milwaukee dorms have pleaded not guilty in the case.19-year-old Andre Dallas, 18-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott are each facing four counts of burglary (home invasion) and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary (building or dwelling).Dallas, Giles and Scott went through out-of-custody intake court in Milwaukee on Tuesday, February 25th.Clad in a pink dress shirt and tie, Scott made a court appearance on Tuesday, February 25th with his lawyer by his side.“Certainly, he is not guilty.
UWM survives Detroit to advance in league tourney
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Panthers were all too gracious hosts, nearly surrendering leads of 21 points in the first half and 19 in the 2nd, before holding off Detroit, 83-73 in the first round of the Horizon league Tournament, Tuesday night at the U.S. Cell.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Panthers were all too gracious hosts, nearly surrendering leads of 21 points in the first half and 19 in the 2nd, before holding off Detroit, 83-73 in the first round of the Horizon league Tournament, Tuesday night at the U.S. Cell.
MPS teachers, psychologists to get 1% bonus from district
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools teachers and psychologists were sent an email on Tuesday morning, March 4th indicating they would be getting a one-percent bonus in an upcoming check -- a move that has the teachers union crying foul.MPS Board, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, decided that instead of increasing the base salaries of teachers and psychologists, give them this one-time payment, equaling one-percent of their salary, for a total of $3.6 million.A similar one-time payment went to support and administrative staff in January, costing $3.5 million.The email sent out on Tuesday, signed by outgoing Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools teachers and psychologists were sent an email on Tuesday morning, March 4th indicating they would be getting a one-percent bonus in an upcoming check -- a move that has the teachers union crying foul.MPS Board, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, decided that instead of increasing the base salaries of teachers and psychologists, give them this one-time payment, equaling one-percent of their salary, for a total of $3.6 million.A similar one-time payment went to support and administrative staff in January, costing $3.5 million.The email sent out on Tuesday, signed by outgoing Superintendent Dr.
Two MPS wrestlers finish in top 5 at state tourney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee Public Schools wrestlers finished in the top five in their weight class at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Tournament over the weekend – and two MPS boys basketball teams advanced to WIAA sectionals.Wrestler Mohammed Fall of MPS’ Bradley Technology and Trade School (Bradley Tech) took 2nd place and Justin Folley of MPS’ Riverside University High School finished in 5th place.In Division 1 boys basketball, MPS’ Rufus King International School – High School Campus advanced to take on Brookfield Central High School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee Public Schools wrestlers finished in the top five in their weight class at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Tournament over the weekend – and two MPS boys basketball teams advanced to WIAA sectionals.Wrestler Mohammed Fall of MPS’ Bradley Technology and Trade School (Bradley Tech) took 2nd place and Justin Folley of MPS’ Riverside University High School finished in 5th place.In Division 1 boys basketball, MPS’ Rufus King International School – High School Campus advanced to take on Brookfield Central High School.
No. 8 Villanova beat Marquette 73-56
PHILADELPHIA (WITI)-- Buzz Williams and the Golden Eagles couldn't stop Nova's Darrun Hilliard Sunday afternoon.The Junior Guard had a career day, finishing with 26 points and 4 assists.Marquette's starters barely combined for 17 points, relying heavily on bench players, Deonte Gardner and JaJuan Johnson.
PHILADELPHIA (WITI)-- Buzz Williams and the Golden Eagles couldn't stop Nova's Darrun Hilliard Sunday afternoon.The Junior Guard had a career day, finishing with 26 points and 4 assists.Marquette's starters barely combined for 17 points, relying heavily on bench players, Deonte Gardner and JaJuan Johnson.
Three charged in connection with rash of burglaries at UWM
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three people have been formally charged in connection with a rash of burglaries that occurred on the UW-Milwaukee campus on February 16th.19-year-old Andre Dallas, 18-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott are each facing four counts of burglary (home invasion) and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary (building or dwelling).Dallas, Giles and Scott went through out-of-custody intake court in Milwaukee on Tuesday, February 25th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three people have been formally charged in connection with a rash of burglaries that occurred on the UW-Milwaukee campus on February 16th.19-year-old Andre Dallas, 18-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott are each facing four counts of burglary (home invasion) and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary (building or dwelling).Dallas, Giles and Scott went through out-of-custody intake court in Milwaukee on Tuesday, February 25th.
MPS school breaks records for Jump Rope for Heart fundraising
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools’ Milwaukee German Immersion School has raised a record-breaking total – more than $22,000 – for Jump Rope for Heart to battle heart disease and stroke.MGIS’ Jump Rope for Heart fundraising total is the largest any school in Milwaukee County has ever raised and includes the largest any Wisconsin school has ever raised online.Now the world’s largest charitable event, Jump Rope for Heart’s roots are in Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools’ Milwaukee German Immersion School has raised a record-breaking total – more than $22,000 – for Jump Rope for Heart to battle heart disease and stroke.MGIS’ Jump Rope for Heart fundraising total is the largest any school in Milwaukee County has ever raised and includes the largest any Wisconsin school has ever raised online.Now the world’s largest charitable event, Jump Rope for Heart’s roots are in Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS board "in limbo" after Sup. Thornton announces he's leaving
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton has announced his departure, saying he is headed for Baltimore to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton has announced his departure, saying he is headed for Baltimore to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools.
What does release of emails mean for Gov. Walker's future?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After thousands of emails were released on Wednesday, February 19th from the private Gmail account belonging to Kelly Rindfleisch -- a former aide to now-Governor Scott Walker, both political parties are trying to use the information contained within them to their advantage -- but what are the advantages, and what will this mean politically for Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After thousands of emails were released on Wednesday, February 19th from the private Gmail account belonging to Kelly Rindfleisch -- a former aide to now-Governor Scott Walker, both political parties are trying to use the information contained within them to their advantage -- but what are the advantages, and what will this mean politically for Gov.
Search warrant provides new insight into burglaries at UWM
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has obtained a search warrant related to weekend burglaries on the UW-Milwaukee campus, which details UW-Milwaukee police's investigation on Sunday, February 16th -- and the items allegedly taken by the suspects in this case.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 bed.A search warrant in the case says that student told police he believed his roommate had stolen items that were now in their room, along with the loaded handgun.The search warrant says the roommate in this case was known to UW-Milwaukee police due to previous contacts.When a UW-Milwaukee police officer entered the residence where the loaded handgun was reportedly discovered, the officer found in plain view numerous backpacks, ID cards belonging to individuals not living in the residence, multiple PlayStation game consoles and controllers, an Xbox game console, numerous iPhones, numerous iPads, large quantities of money, a marijuana grinder - and the handgun, which was discovered loaded with eight rounds of 9mm ammunition.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has obtained a search warrant related to weekend burglaries on the UW-Milwaukee campus, which details UW-Milwaukee police's investigation on Sunday, February 16th -- and the items allegedly taken by the suspects in this case.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 bed.A search warrant in the case says that student told police he believed his roommate had stolen items that were now in their room, along with the loaded handgun.The search warrant says the roommate in this case was known to UW-Milwaukee police due to previous contacts.When a UW-Milwaukee police officer entered the residence where the loaded handgun was reportedly discovered, the officer found in plain view numerous backpacks, ID cards belonging to individuals not living in the residence, multiple PlayStation game consoles and controllers, an Xbox game console, numerous iPhones, numerous iPads, large quantities of money, a marijuana grinder - and the handgun, which was discovered loaded with eight rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Marquette University eliminating 25 staff positions to cut costs
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette Interim President Robert Wild announced in a letter on Wednesday, February 19th that Marquette University is eliminating 25 staff positions in an effort to achieve cost reductions and needed operational efficiencies."I am sad to share that 25 of our Marquette colleagues have been told or are in the process of being told that their employment with Marquette has ended."The employees impacted are staff; no members of the faculty are affected."With families stretched to the limit in their ability to afford additional tuition costs, these challenging times require us to take difficult but necessary steps.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette Interim President Robert Wild announced in a letter on Wednesday, February 19th that Marquette University is eliminating 25 staff positions in an effort to achieve cost reductions and needed operational efficiencies."I am sad to share that 25 of our Marquette colleagues have been told or are in the process of being told that their employment with Marquette has ended."The employees impacted are staff; no members of the faculty are affected."With families stretched to the limit in their ability to afford additional tuition costs, these challenging times require us to take difficult but necessary steps.