New rules on the way for Milwaukee Public Schools teachers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The union contract for teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools expires on Sunday, June 30th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The union contract for teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools expires on Sunday, June 30th.
Beyond the Game: Marquette's Vander Blue makes NBA decision
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles have seen a handful of players drafted into the NBA in recent years who have gone on to enjoy success at the professional level.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Marquette Golden Eagles have seen a handful of players drafted into the NBA in recent years who have gone on to enjoy success at the professional level.
Marquette University, Roundy's make donations to OK victims
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individuals and organizations are doing what they can to provide tornado relief for those in Oklahoma.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Individuals and organizations are doing what they can to provide tornado relief for those in Oklahoma.
MPS' Rufus King is only school in the nation to win ACT award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.
Students show off giant mural at Sherman Arts School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's an eye-catching mural, turning heads outside of Sherman Multicultural Arts School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's an eye-catching mural, turning heads outside of Sherman Multicultural Arts School.
UWM meteorologist says EF-5 tornado that struck OK will be studied
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many ways to look at the tragedy in Oklahoma, after a tornado ripped through Moore, OK on Monday, May 20th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many ways to look at the tragedy in Oklahoma, after a tornado ripped through Moore, OK on Monday, May 20th.
Three MPS seniors named Gates Millennium Scholars
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Marquette, UWM grads don caps and gowns, celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday, May 19th was "Graduation Day" for now former UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University students, who celebrated their commencements in downtown Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday, May 19th was "Graduation Day" for now former UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University students, who celebrated their commencements in downtown Milwaukee.
600 MPS students receive free bike helmets
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- With summer approaching, a lot of kids will soon be out riding bikes.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- With summer approaching, a lot of kids will soon be out riding bikes.
Beyond the Game: UW-Milwaukee Panthers baseball
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The snow and rain created obstacles for the UW-Milwaukee baseball team during the 2013 season.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The snow and rain created obstacles for the UW-Milwaukee baseball team during the 2013 season.
New MU poll shows Ryan, Clinton are top 2016 pres. nominees
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds U.S. Rep.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new Marquette Law School Poll finds U.S. Rep.
UWM continues to sell Palermo's pizza on campus after protest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials on Thursday, May 9th released a statement as to the status of Palermo's Pizza sales on campus.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials on Thursday, May 9th released a statement as to the status of Palermo's Pizza sales on campus.
Students show off their projects at MPS Science Fair
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What do Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison have in common with 200 Milwaukee Public School students?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What do Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison have in common with 200 Milwaukee Public School students?
Milw. Public Schools to celebrate Nation Bike to School Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Fernwood Montessori, Clement Ave School, Maryland Ave Montessori, and Fairview Charter in Milwaukee will join 1,500 schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8th 2013.Approximately 200 students at each school will be riding or walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community leaders.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Fernwood Montessori, Clement Ave School, Maryland Ave Montessori, and Fairview Charter in Milwaukee will join 1,500 schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8th 2013.Approximately 200 students at each school will be riding or walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community leaders.
UWM administration suspends sales of Palermo's through the summer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some UW-Milwaukee students led a protest on the UWM campus on Tuesday, May 7th -- urging the university to end its relationship with Palermo's Pizza.The National Labor Relations Board has denied an appeal filed by Voces de la Frontera — an immigrant rights group representing some fired Palermo’s Pizza workers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some UW-Milwaukee students led a protest on the UWM campus on Tuesday, May 7th -- urging the university to end its relationship with Palermo's Pizza.The National Labor Relations Board has denied an appeal filed by Voces de la Frontera — an immigrant rights group representing some fired Palermo’s Pizza workers.
Long-time MPS educator wins a prestigious award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, a long-time substitute teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools wins a prestigious award.It's a contest sponsored by McDonald’s and Jammin’ 98.3 FM to find the "most loved" teacher in southeast Wisconsin.The winner is 89-year-old John Outlaw, who is a Special Ed substitute teacher at Alexander Hamilton High School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, a long-time substitute teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools wins a prestigious award.It's a contest sponsored by McDonald’s and Jammin’ 98.3 FM to find the "most loved" teacher in southeast Wisconsin.The winner is 89-year-old John Outlaw, who is a Special Ed substitute teacher at Alexander Hamilton High School.
Marquette women's lacrosse team fights against pancreatic cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Lacrosse has its origins in a tribal game played by Native Americans.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Lacrosse has its origins in a tribal game played by Native Americans.
Marquette students warned about sexual assaults on campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A rise in sexual assaults on the Marquette University campus over the past few weeks has students on high alert.An email sent out on Thursday, May 2nd read in part: "During the past few weeks, multiple reports of acquaintance-related sexual assaults have been reported to the Department of Public Safety."The email also warns students to stay with friends, listen to their instincts, and if they choose to drink, to do so in moderation."It's obviously concerning, but I don't feel any danger being here," said junior Maureen Trattner.Marquette says every case has been reported to Milwaukee Police.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A rise in sexual assaults on the Marquette University campus over the past few weeks has students on high alert.An email sent out on Thursday, May 2nd read in part: "During the past few weeks, multiple reports of acquaintance-related sexual assaults have been reported to the Department of Public Safety."The email also warns students to stay with friends, listen to their instincts, and if they choose to drink, to do so in moderation."It's obviously concerning, but I don't feel any danger being here," said junior Maureen Trattner.Marquette says every case has been reported to Milwaukee Police.
Milwaukee Brewers getting out the vote for All-Star game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are getting out the vote for the All-Star game!A "Vote Brewers" party was held at UW-Milwaukee on Thursday, May 2nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are getting out the vote for the All-Star game!A "Vote Brewers" party was held at UW-Milwaukee on Thursday, May 2nd.
Cancer survivors teach students at Medical College
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's a new concept the Medical College of Wisconsin is taking when it comes to educating its students that will help them learn more about the “silent killer” of women’s cancers.Third year medical students are taking lessons from patients themselves.The “Survivors Teaching Students” program has these three ovarian cancer survivors as lecturers.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's a new concept the Medical College of Wisconsin is taking when it comes to educating its students that will help them learn more about the “silent killer” of women’s cancers.Third year medical students are taking lessons from patients themselves.The “Survivors Teaching Students” program has these three ovarian cancer survivors as lecturers.