Bucks' Bango, Dr. Cleo promote healthy living at schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not every day you can have “Bango the Buck” and other mascots play games with students at school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not every day you can have “Bango the Buck” and other mascots play games with students at school.
Group discusses future of BMO Harris Bradley Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center is 25 years old, and many, including arena officials say it is time to look to the future.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The BMO Harris Bradley Center is 25 years old, and many, including arena officials say it is time to look to the future.
Some say Margaret Thatcher impacted Wisconsin politics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Margaret Thatcher, "The Iron Lady" of Great Britain died on Monday, April 8th at the age of 87.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Margaret Thatcher, "The Iron Lady" of Great Britain died on Monday, April 8th at the age of 87.
Bill Cosby to be Marquette University's Commencement speaker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bill Cosby will be Marquette University’s Commencement speaker at this year’s spring ceremony, which will be held Sunday, May 19th at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bill Cosby will be Marquette University’s Commencement speaker at this year’s spring ceremony, which will be held Sunday, May 19th at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
James Foley's parents lead vigil on Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vigil for Marquette alumnus James Foley, captured in Syria by unidentified gunmen last November, was held Friday, April 5th on the Marquette campus.The vigil began at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Family, located inside the Alumni Memorial Union (1442 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vigil for Marquette alumnus James Foley, captured in Syria by unidentified gunmen last November, was held Friday, April 5th on the Marquette campus.The vigil began at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Family, located inside the Alumni Memorial Union (1442 W.
FBI agent speaks out on Medical College espionage case
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The FBI on Wednesday, April 3rd spoke with FOX6 News following the arrest of a Medical College researcher -- accused of stealing vials of a compound intended for cancer research -- and shipping them to China.A federal criminal complaint says there is evidence 42-year-old Hua Jun Zhao, a Medical College researcher sent vials of a compound called C-25 to China.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The FBI on Wednesday, April 3rd spoke with FOX6 News following the arrest of a Medical College researcher -- accused of stealing vials of a compound intended for cancer research -- and shipping them to China.A federal criminal complaint says there is evidence 42-year-old Hua Jun Zhao, a Medical College researcher sent vials of a compound called C-25 to China.
MPS spokesman confirms 719 MPS staff members leaving
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An MPS spokesman confirmed to FOX6 News on Wednesday, April 3rd that 719 MPS staff members, including 503 teachers will leave the district after this school year.MPS Spokesman Tony Tagliavia says this was anticipated by the district, and that is why the district has been holding recruitment events leading up to the 2013-2014 school year.”We have a significant number of employees, including teachers, who are retirement eligible.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An MPS spokesman confirmed to FOX6 News on Wednesday, April 3rd that 719 MPS staff members, including 503 teachers will leave the district after this school year.MPS Spokesman Tony Tagliavia says this was anticipated by the district, and that is why the district has been holding recruitment events leading up to the 2013-2014 school year.”We have a significant number of employees, including teachers, who are retirement eligible.
Marquette hosting vigil for alumnus James Foley, captured in Syria
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vigil is planned for Friday, April 5th for missing Marquette University alumnus James Foley.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vigil is planned for Friday, April 5th for missing Marquette University alumnus James Foley.
As season slips away, Marquette fans cheer team to bitter end
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The story was written on the faces of the fans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The story was written on the faces of the fans.
Marquette headed to Elite 8 with 71-61 win over Miami
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are headed to the Elite 8 following a win over the University of Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, March 28th.The Golden Eagles earned the school’s third consecutive Sweet 16 bid after defeating the Butler Bulldogs Saturday, March 23rd.Marquette students filled the Sports Annex on the Marquette campus on Thursday for the game -- hoping for a trip to the Elite 8 for the team.“Nervous.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are headed to the Elite 8 following a win over the University of Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, March 28th.The Golden Eagles earned the school’s third consecutive Sweet 16 bid after defeating the Butler Bulldogs Saturday, March 23rd.Marquette students filled the Sports Annex on the Marquette campus on Thursday for the game -- hoping for a trip to the Elite 8 for the team.“Nervous.
Case IH donates farming equipment to MPS’ Vincent H.S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You no longer have to be in a rural area to operate a farm.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You no longer have to be in a rural area to operate a farm.
Beyond the Game: UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee is sitting out the NCAA Tournament this March, as it has every year since 2006.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee is sitting out the NCAA Tournament this March, as it has every year since 2006.
Golden Eagles success in NCAA Tournament benefits university
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles boarded a bus for Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles boarded a bus for Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 26th.
Marquette Golden Eagles depart for Sweet 16 Tuesday afternoon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette University's men's basketball team departs for Washington, D.C. and the Sweet 16 on Tuesday afternoon, March 26th.Members of the Marquette campus community will send off the team in grand fashion outside of the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th Street, at 3:30 p.m. , Tuesday, March 26th.
Beyond the Game: Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jim Boylan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness is the time of year that college basketball fans, coaches and players live for -- and it's also the best time of the year for Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jim Boylan.This month, Boylan's focus is helping the Bucks win games in the NBA, but he has been through March Madness on the college courts, too.A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Boylan was a starting guard for Al McGuire's national championship Marquette team in 1977."I've often told people there were 10 different guys in my neighborhood who were just like Al.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- March Madness is the time of year that college basketball fans, coaches and players live for -- and it's also the best time of the year for Milwaukee Bucks Coach Jim Boylan.This month, Boylan's focus is helping the Bucks win games in the NBA, but he has been through March Madness on the college courts, too.A native of Jersey City, New Jersey, Boylan was a starting guard for Al McGuire's national championship Marquette team in 1977."I've often told people there were 10 different guys in my neighborhood who were just like Al.
UW-Milwaukee fraternity steps in to restore home after fatal fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fire took the life of a young boy back in February, and now, a group of UW-Milwaukee students has stepped in to bring new life to this home.Seven-year-old Miguel Quintanilla lost his life one day after he was pulled from a fire at a home near 10th and Holt in Milwaukee.Officials say a refrigerator is to blame for sparking the flames.The fire not only took the life of the only son of two military veterans, but also, their home.Now, a group of UWM students -- part of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, have stepped in to restore the home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fire took the life of a young boy back in February, and now, a group of UW-Milwaukee students has stepped in to bring new life to this home.Seven-year-old Miguel Quintanilla lost his life one day after he was pulled from a fire at a home near 10th and Holt in Milwaukee.Officials say a refrigerator is to blame for sparking the flames.The fire not only took the life of the only son of two military veterans, but also, their home.Now, a group of UWM students -- part of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, have stepped in to restore the home.
Marquette fans excited about Golden Eagles moving on in NCAA
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University dances its way into the Sweet 16 after a victory over Butler University at Rupp Arena.It was the Bulldogs that beat the Golden Eagles on a desperation 3-pointer back in November during the Maui Invitational.
MPS opens new Parent Resource Centers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Consider it a customized parent-teacher conference at your own convenience.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Consider it a customized parent-teacher conference at your own convenience.
Beyond the Game: UWM Sports Journalism Professor Gregg Hoffmann
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us will admit to having some sort of early influence in our careers, for a bevy of notable local sports personalities, that influence was one man: Gregg Hoffmann.Listen to the radio, go to an Admirals game, check out the Bucks on TV, take in a race and you may very well be seeing the influence of Gregg Hoffmann, the father of sports journalism at UW-Milwaukee."He was inspirational because he was doing what he wanted to do.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us will admit to having some sort of early influence in our careers, for a bevy of notable local sports personalities, that influence was one man: Gregg Hoffmann.Listen to the radio, go to an Admirals game, check out the Bucks on TV, take in a race and you may very well be seeing the influence of Gregg Hoffmann, the father of sports journalism at UW-Milwaukee."He was inspirational because he was doing what he wanted to do.
MPS hosts principal recruitment information session
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Highly-qualified candidates looking to take on a school leadership role in Milwaukee Public Schools were invited to the district’s principal recruitment information session Wednesday, March 20th.MPS expects to hire more than a dozen new principals through the current hiring season.The session was set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in the auditorium at MPS Central Services, 5225 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Highly-qualified candidates looking to take on a school leadership role in Milwaukee Public Schools were invited to the district’s principal recruitment information session Wednesday, March 20th.MPS expects to hire more than a dozen new principals through the current hiring season.The session was set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in the auditorium at MPS Central Services, 5225 W.