Students protest metal detectors at Riverside University H.S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Metal detectors have become more common at schools across the country.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Metal detectors have become more common at schools across the country.
Learn all about the Golden Eagles upcoming season
College basketball season is just around the corner -- and Marquette University is a major contender in the Big East Conference.
College basketball season is just around the corner -- and Marquette University is a major contender in the Big East Conference.
FOX6 News learns more about sale of former Malcolm X building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During a meeting on Monday night, October 14th with the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to authorize the administration to ask the city to sell the vacant Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings LLC for $2.1 million -- and part of the deal allows Milwaukee Public Schools to lease it back.FOX6 News has learned more about the terms and conditions under which the building will be sold.Additionally, FOX6 News has learned 2760 Holdings LLC is a company comprised of two main partners.This deal comes with some very specific terms that may have ousted St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During a meeting on Monday night, October 14th with the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to authorize the administration to ask the city to sell the vacant Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings LLC for $2.1 million -- and part of the deal allows Milwaukee Public Schools to lease it back.FOX6 News has learned more about the terms and conditions under which the building will be sold.Additionally, FOX6 News has learned 2760 Holdings LLC is a company comprised of two main partners.This deal comes with some very specific terms that may have ousted St.
Bango visits Milwaukee schools with an important message
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Screams and cheers filled the Longfellow Elementary gymnasium as a local celebrity visited the school.Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks and his physician, Doctor Cleo, stopped by to host Bango's Boot Camp."As the children start seeing his head poke out from the side of the room you just hear the energy level in the gym going up and the kids are just so excited to have a mascot at their school," said Molina Healthcare Director of Public Outreach Elizabeth Benz.During the event, Bango and Doctor Cleo demonstrated the importance of exercise through push up, basketball, and jump rope contests."He's jump roping to do exercise and exercise is healthy for you," said 4th grader Carla Fuentes.They also taught the children how to avoid getting the flu."Making sure the children are washing their hands effectively at this time of year, that they're coughing into their arms, talking to their parents about the importance of getting the flu vaccine so that hopefully we can keep everybody healthy this fall and throughout the holiday season," said Benz.These kids need to stay healthy so they can stay in school.Through skits, Bango showed the children they have to attend class to be successful."So you can be smart and learn and so you can go to college and do whatever you want to do when you're older," said 4th grader Areli Luevano.Hopefully, these are life long lessons the children learned while having plenty of fun.Bango's Boot Camp is a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks, Molina Healthcare, and MPS.Bango and Doctor Cleo are visiting 15 schools throughout the year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Screams and cheers filled the Longfellow Elementary gymnasium as a local celebrity visited the school.Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks and his physician, Doctor Cleo, stopped by to host Bango's Boot Camp."As the children start seeing his head poke out from the side of the room you just hear the energy level in the gym going up and the kids are just so excited to have a mascot at their school," said Molina Healthcare Director of Public Outreach Elizabeth Benz.During the event, Bango and Doctor Cleo demonstrated the importance of exercise through push up, basketball, and jump rope contests."He's jump roping to do exercise and exercise is healthy for you," said 4th grader Carla Fuentes.They also taught the children how to avoid getting the flu."Making sure the children are washing their hands effectively at this time of year, that they're coughing into their arms, talking to their parents about the importance of getting the flu vaccine so that hopefully we can keep everybody healthy this fall and throughout the holiday season," said Benz.These kids need to stay healthy so they can stay in school.Through skits, Bango showed the children they have to attend class to be successful."So you can be smart and learn and so you can go to college and do whatever you want to do when you're older," said 4th grader Areli Luevano.Hopefully, these are life long lessons the children learned while having plenty of fun.Bango's Boot Camp is a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks, Molina Healthcare, and MPS.Bango and Doctor Cleo are visiting 15 schools throughout the year.
Milw. Board of School Directors votes to authorize sale of building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday evening, October 14th authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the former Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings, LLC.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday evening, October 14th authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the former Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings, LLC.
State proposal will dictate how MPS handles vacant buildings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state proposal will dictate how Milwaukee Public Schools handles vacant and underused buildings -- and it's not sitting well with MPS officials.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state proposal will dictate how Milwaukee Public Schools handles vacant and underused buildings -- and it's not sitting well with MPS officials.
Raiola apologizes, makes contribution to UW marching band
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spoke on the phone with University of Wisconsin Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone on Tuesday, October 8th and apologized for his actions on Sunday that involved band members at Lambeau Field.Raiola indicated he was "making a significant donation to The Marching Band Fund," which supports Wisconsin's marching band.Raiola also issued the following statement: “My interaction with the Wisconsin Marching Band was inappropriate.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spoke on the phone with University of Wisconsin Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone on Tuesday, October 8th and apologized for his actions on Sunday that involved band members at Lambeau Field.Raiola indicated he was "making a significant donation to The Marching Band Fund," which supports Wisconsin's marching band.Raiola also issued the following statement: “My interaction with the Wisconsin Marching Band was inappropriate.
Charley Gargano pleads not guilty to battery charge
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano pleaded not guilty in a Milwaukee County courtroom on Tuesday, October 8th to a charge of substantial battery.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.Prosecutors believe Gargano took multiple hits of LSD at the Rave on a Saturday in September.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano pleaded not guilty in a Milwaukee County courtroom on Tuesday, October 8th to a charge of substantial battery.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.Prosecutors believe Gargano took multiple hits of LSD at the Rave on a Saturday in September.
NFL Blogger: Lions' center Raiola accused of hate speech
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- NFL blogger Tom Melton has written a blog that indicates Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spewed hate speech at some members of the University of Wisconsin marching band prior to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- NFL blogger Tom Melton has written a blog that indicates Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola spewed hate speech at some members of the University of Wisconsin marching band prior to Sunday's game at Lambeau Field.
Burglars strike Hamilton High School in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened at Hamilton High School shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, October 7th.Investigators say the suspects entered the school by breaking a classroom window.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened at Hamilton High School shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, October 7th.Investigators say the suspects entered the school by breaking a classroom window.
Gargano waives prelim. hearing, bound over for trial
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday, September 30th.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Charley Gargano waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday, September 30th.Gargano is the Marquette University lacrosse player accused of dropping acid and punching a female public safety officer.
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.