UW-Milwaukee commencement Sunday, 1,700+ degrees to be awarded
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will award more than 1,700 degrees at its 131st commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Panther Arena.
Carmen Schools breaks ground on new $55 million high school
Carmen Schools of Science & Technology hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new $55 million high school campus on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Pius XI High School cancels classes Thursday; no heat in building
Classes were canceled at Pius XI High School in Milwaukee on Thursday, Dec. 12 due to an issue with the building's heat.
Disney On Ice in Milwaukee; free tickets offered in reading program
Disney On Ice partnered with many local public libraries that provides children with the opportunity to earn a free ticket to an upcoming show at Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley graduating from UWM
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will graduate from UWM on Sunday nearly 20 years after he dropped out. He re-enrolled a few years ago.
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and literary icon, dies at 81
Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who became a literary celebrity, has died.
Menomonee Falls Schools book ban, public speaks at board meeting
On Monday night, Dec. 9, parents and community members addressed the Menomonee Falls School District Board of Education.
MLK speech contest: Milwaukee kids deliver remarks inspired by icon
We Energies' 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest reached its final round on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Kenosha schools gun scares; police, district address safety concerns
After the Kenosha schools had two gun scares in the span of a month, FOX6 News went to Kenosha police and tried to interview district leaders.
MPS teacher assaulted by parent; woman charged, now in custody
A 35-year-old Milwaukee woman is accused of assaulting a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher. The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
Mukwonago school cellphone ordinance tabled after parents weigh in
A controversial ordinance banning cellphones in Mukwonago schools is no longer up for consideration after a board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Milwaukee loses to UCF, Panthers try to rally
Darius Johnson made a career-high eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points to lead UCF to an 84-76 victory over Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical references
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a set of lesson plans for elementary students that includes stories from the Bible.
FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more
The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.
MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know
MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.
Milwaukee power distribution training program celebrates students
An MATC electrical power distribution training center in Milwaukee is celebrating its students – and its first year at a new location.
Marquette University new president; Dr. Kimo Ah Yun elected
Marquette University officials announced that Dr. Kimo Ah Yun was unanimously elected the 25th president of Marquette University by the Marquette Board of Trustees at a special board meeting.
Kenosha school board votes to put $115M referendum on February ballot
The Kenosha Unified School District Board of Education voted on Tuesday night, Nov. 19 to place an operational referendum question on the ballot for February 18, 2025.
Watertown school gender guidelines; parents, superintendent respond to new policy
The Watertown Unified School District voted on Monday, Nov. 18, to change the district’s guidelines for transgender and nonbinary students.