MPS debuts online catalog for 2013-14 enrollment process

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is debuting School Selections, its new online schools catalog.

Marquette team finds a way to New York despite blizzard

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University's lacrosse team has a game against Hofstra University in Long Island, New York.

MPS holds first of five recruitment events to fill 700 positions

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has 700 positions to fill for the 2013-2014 school district, and kicked off a series of recruitment events on Wednesday, February 6th.The first of five recruitment sessions was held on Wednesday at Manitoba School.

Medical College receives $919K grant for AIDS research

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin’s (MCW) Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) has received a five-year, $919,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health to support its post-doctoral fellowship program.

George Koonce, medical experts, discuss concussions

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Former Green Bay Packers linebacker George Koonce joined experts with the Medical College of Wisconsin for a panel held at Marquette University focusing on concussions and their impact on athletes of all ages and skill types.

Hundreds hit the hardwood for MPS Special Olympics Basketball Classic

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was all about teamwork inside Vincent High School on Sunday, January 27th, as hundreds participated in the MPS Special Olympics Basketball Classic.

Kids get free dental screenings at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids left the Marquette University Dental School beaming from ear to ear.

Panthers go into deep freeze, lose at UIC, 60-50

CHICAGO -- UIC outscored the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 35-8 in the second half and scored the final 19 points of the game to post a 60-50 win Wednesday night at the UIC Pavilion.

Police seek man who's stealing flushing devices

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For nearly four months, police from several departments have been trying to catch a man who's stealing flushing valves from toilets and urinals in public restrooms.

Police investigating motor vehicle theft near 9th and Wells Monday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating what was initially reported as a robbery, and later downgraded to a motor vehicle theft that occurred near 9th and Wells around the noon hour Monday, January 14th. 

Business Journal Report (1-14-13)

In business news for Monday, January 14th, 2013 -- Milwaukee Tool will invest $6 million in its local operations and will add 128 jobs at its Brookfield headquarters over the next few years.

Family of Robert Steinbrecker says "thank you"

CEDARBURG (WITI) --  A day after the body of 24-year old Robert Steinbrecker was recovered in Cedar Creek in Cedarburg, the man's family thanked the community.

"Save Our Sons" campaign created to stop violence among young

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new campaign in Milwaukee Public Schools comes with a powerful message to stop violence and get youth on the right path.

Business Journal Report (1-9-13)

In business news for Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 -- The Wall Street Journal reports Apple is working on a less expensive version of the iPhone that could debut this year.

Milwaukee students get a hands-on lesson in fire safety

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Public Schools have teamed up to teach kids fire safety through the Survive Alive House.

Marquette tops UConn in OT, 82-76

MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University Golden Eagles opened the Big East season on Tuesday night, January 1st with a victory over Connecticut, 82-76.

UW Marching Band wows crowds in Rose Parade 2013

PASADENA, Calif. -- The University of Wisconsin Marching Band kicked off the new year by bringing smiles to the crowds of people gathered for the 2013 Rose Parade in southern California.