Summer "College for Kids" program brings in record numbers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids have found a way to stay out of the heat, and they're learning in the process.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids have found a way to stay out of the heat, and they're learning in the process.
UWM men's basketball returning to U.S. Cellular Arena
MILWAUKEE (Business Journal) -- After a one-year hiatus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball will return to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
MILWAUKEE (Business Journal) -- After a one-year hiatus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball will return to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Police union files suit to allow officers option to move out of city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MPS, police union donate computers to school in need
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sharon Junior Academy has been running on faith after two thefts in recent months left the school's computer lab empty.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sharon Junior Academy has been running on faith after two thefts in recent months left the school's computer lab empty.
Man accused of "economic espionage" pleads guilty to lesser charge
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Hua Jun Zhao, the Chinese national accused of stealing cancer research from the Medical College of Wisconsin, originally accused with the serious crime of "economic espionage" has pleaded guilty to a much lesser charge: "computer tampering."Zhao was accused of stealing cancer research and shipping it to China.In a plea agreement obtained by FOX6 News, Zhao admits he "intentionally accessed a computer without authorization" and obtained information worth more than $5,000 in value.The initial criminal complaint against Zhao showed he worked for Dr.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Hua Jun Zhao, the Chinese national accused of stealing cancer research from the Medical College of Wisconsin, originally accused with the serious crime of "economic espionage" has pleaded guilty to a much lesser charge: "computer tampering."Zhao was accused of stealing cancer research and shipping it to China.In a plea agreement obtained by FOX6 News, Zhao admits he "intentionally accessed a computer without authorization" and obtained information worth more than $5,000 in value.The initial criminal complaint against Zhao showed he worked for Dr.
Man's ear bitten off by another man at Medical College of WI
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Authorities from the City of Waukesha responded to the Medical College of Wisconsin on E.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Authorities from the City of Waukesha responded to the Medical College of Wisconsin on E.
Children's Hospital, Marquette team up to open new clinics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Children's Hospital and Marquette University are partnering up to provide health clinics to under-served communities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Children's Hospital and Marquette University are partnering up to provide health clinics to under-served communities.
Charity soliciting cash donations in WI ranked second worst in nation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you get a call from a charity, asking for donations, FOX6's Contact 6 says you may want to think twice before opening your wallet!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you get a call from a charity, asking for donations, FOX6's Contact 6 says you may want to think twice before opening your wallet!
MPS Class of 2013 receives $17.7 million in scholarships
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
Prayer service held for MU student who died in Rome
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A prayer service was held on Thursday, June 13th on the Marquette University campus to remember Andrew Keith Carr -- a MU student who passed away on June 10th while studying in Rome.Carr was a junior studying operations and supply chain management in the College of Business Administration, who was frequently on the dean’s list for his academic performance.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A prayer service was held on Thursday, June 13th on the Marquette University campus to remember Andrew Keith Carr -- a MU student who passed away on June 10th while studying in Rome.Carr was a junior studying operations and supply chain management in the College of Business Administration, who was frequently on the dean’s list for his academic performance.
Milwaukee YMCA names Julie Tolan as new CEO
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is a new leader taking the reins of the Milwaukee YMCA.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is a new leader taking the reins of the Milwaukee YMCA.
Approved MPS budget to create 45 additional positions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
Marquette University student studying abroad dies after fall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University student studying abroad in Rome died on Monday evening, June 10th after falling from a ledge on the banks of a river.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University student studying abroad in Rome died on Monday evening, June 10th after falling from a ledge on the banks of a river.
Marquette's coaching influence felt in NBA draft
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NBA teams look for certain qualities in a potential player.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NBA teams look for certain qualities in a potential player.
Beyond the Game: Studying the knuckleball at MU
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in the day, a Major League manager made the bulk of his decisions on the basis of feel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Back in the day, a Major League manager made the bulk of his decisions on the basis of feel.
UWM receives $1 million to advance drinking water studies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) recently received a gift of $1 million from Kikkoman, Inc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) recently received a gift of $1 million from Kikkoman, Inc.
Firefighters douse apartment fire near Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Firefighters battled a smoky second alarm fire at an apartment building near the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, June 7th.The apartment building, known as Abode East, is privately-owned and located at 15th and Wells.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Firefighters battled a smoky second alarm fire at an apartment building near the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee on Friday afternoon, June 7th.The apartment building, known as Abode East, is privately-owned and located at 15th and Wells.
Officials announce county app built by UWM students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County unveiled a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.UWM Chancellor Michael R.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County unveiled a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.UWM Chancellor Michael R.
MPS students collect and donate clothing to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.