UW officials say alert system worked during Wed. night's emergency

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

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.

Two Marquette Public Safety officers injured in altercation with student

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 hasn't yet made a decision as to future of former Malcolm X building

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

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

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.

As school year begins, MPS still looking to fill 40 vacancies

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.