Student critically hurt after falling from balcony in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A 21-year-old Marquette University student is in critical condition after falling from a balcony.
MILWAUKEE -- A 21-year-old Marquette University student is in critical condition after falling from a balcony.
Counselor at Groppi H.S. charged with sexual assault of student
MILWAUKEE -- 27-year-old Darryl Brownlee, a "Violence Free Zone Counselor" at Groppi High School, is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student between January 2012 and March 2012.
MILWAUKEE -- 27-year-old Darryl Brownlee, a "Violence Free Zone Counselor" at Groppi High School, is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student between January 2012 and March 2012.
Common Ground celebrates fourth birthday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee organization "Common Ground" is celebrating its fourth birthday with some major announcements.The group says it has gotten state approval to work on a new tutoring program with Milwaukee Public Schools."Common Ground is looking forward to making an announcement which will have a significant impact on out of school tutoring services provided for our Children," Rev.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee organization "Common Ground" is celebrating its fourth birthday with some major announcements.The group says it has gotten state approval to work on a new tutoring program with Milwaukee Public Schools."Common Ground is looking forward to making an announcement which will have a significant impact on out of school tutoring services provided for our Children," Rev.
Web cam makes Wisconsin hawk family worldwide sensation
MADISON (AP) -- Five red-tailed hawks in Wisconsin have become worldwide reality stars.
MADISON (AP) -- Five red-tailed hawks in Wisconsin have become worldwide reality stars.
MPS budget plan would cut over 400 positions, close eight schools
MILWAUKEE -- More massive cuts are expected from Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- More massive cuts are expected from Milwaukee Public Schools.
31 whooping cough cases at St. Matthias, two within MPS
MILWAUKEE -- As of Thursday, April 26th, the Milwaukee Health Department confirmed 31 whooping cough cases at St.
MILWAUKEE -- As of Thursday, April 26th, the Milwaukee Health Department confirmed 31 whooping cough cases at St.
MPS recognizes volunteer tutors for labor of love in schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School District volunteers are not used to the spotlight, but many of them were honored Tuesday, April 24th for their labor of love.The tutors at Cass Street Elementary School were rewarded for the time they donated to help teach students how to read. "It's humbling because it seems to be that I give so little, but we just get reinforced so much more," Cass Street tutor Lucia Murtaugh said."We train individuals in the comprehensive literacy plan to help during the school day in the classrooms to bring students that are a little below grade-level reading proficiency up to grade-level," Interfaith Tutor Program Manager Samantha Garrett said.All of the volunteers are part of Interfaith's Older Adult Program.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School District volunteers are not used to the spotlight, but many of them were honored Tuesday, April 24th for their labor of love.The tutors at Cass Street Elementary School were rewarded for the time they donated to help teach students how to read. "It's humbling because it seems to be that I give so little, but we just get reinforced so much more," Cass Street tutor Lucia Murtaugh said."We train individuals in the comprehensive literacy plan to help during the school day in the classrooms to bring students that are a little below grade-level reading proficiency up to grade-level," Interfaith Tutor Program Manager Samantha Garrett said.All of the volunteers are part of Interfaith's Older Adult Program.
UW-Milwaukee athletic director resigns
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has resigned.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has resigned.
UW-Milwaukee graduate gets credit for uncovering terror plot
MILWAUKEE -- A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is getting a lot of credit for uncovering a terror plot in New York City.
MILWAUKEE -- A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is getting a lot of credit for uncovering a terror plot in New York City.
State needs fishermen (age 50+) to take part in online survey
MADISON -- State health and natural resources officials are urging male anglers age 50 and older to respond to an online survey on where they fish, how much fish they eat, and how they hear about safe fish consumption tips.To participate in the survey, male anglers age 50 or older who live in Wisconsin all or part of the year are encouraged to CLICK HERE.Of the first 500 anglers who have already completed the survey, most have fished in Wisconsin waters for more than 10 years, and more than half caught some of their fish meals from the Great Lakes.State officials want another 4,500 male anglers to participate.
MADISON -- State health and natural resources officials are urging male anglers age 50 and older to respond to an online survey on where they fish, how much fish they eat, and how they hear about safe fish consumption tips.To participate in the survey, male anglers age 50 or older who live in Wisconsin all or part of the year are encouraged to CLICK HERE.Of the first 500 anglers who have already completed the survey, most have fished in Wisconsin waters for more than 10 years, and more than half caught some of their fish meals from the Great Lakes.State officials want another 4,500 male anglers to participate.
Two former Marquette students arrested for alleged computer crime
MILWAUKEE -- Police have arrested two former Marquette University students suspected of committing a computer crime on campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Police have arrested two former Marquette University students suspected of committing a computer crime on campus.
Negative ads affecting our brains?
MEQUON -- How does this sound?
MEQUON -- How does this sound?
Surveillance video released from night club incident involving MU players
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance video from the night six Marquette University basketball players were ticketed for being in a club underage has been released.According to a police report, "30 individuals from a party" were fighting with "members of the Marquette University basketball team" that night, January 29th.
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance video from the night six Marquette University basketball players were ticketed for being in a club underage has been released.According to a police report, "30 individuals from a party" were fighting with "members of the Marquette University basketball team" that night, January 29th.
Marquette students go without shoes for a good cause
MILWAUKEE -- Cool weather didn't stop some from going barefoot Tuesday, April 10th around the Marquette University campus as part of a national campaign called "One Day Without Shoes."About 100 students were expected to go without shoes Tuesday.The campaign was started by TOMS, a company that sells shoes and donates a pair to needy children for every pair they sell. "It's an easy way to raise awareness.
MILWAUKEE -- Cool weather didn't stop some from going barefoot Tuesday, April 10th around the Marquette University campus as part of a national campaign called "One Day Without Shoes."About 100 students were expected to go without shoes Tuesday.The campaign was started by TOMS, a company that sells shoes and donates a pair to needy children for every pair they sell. "It's an easy way to raise awareness.
911 calls released after MU basketball incident at downtown club
MILWAUKEE -- Newly-released 911 calls depict a chaotic scene at Milwaukee's Apartment 720 back in January.
MILWAUKEE -- Newly-released 911 calls depict a chaotic scene at Milwaukee's Apartment 720 back in January.
MPS to freeze supplemental pension, end practice
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will freeze a supplemental pension for existing teachers and end the practice for new hires.The freeze takes effect July 2013, and is expected to save $5 million every year.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will freeze a supplemental pension for existing teachers and end the practice for new hires.The freeze takes effect July 2013, and is expected to save $5 million every year.
Hi-Mount Community School has perfect attendance Wednesday
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, April 4th was a perfect day for a Milwaukee Public School.MPS reports Hi-Mount Community School had perfect attendance Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, April 4th was a perfect day for a Milwaukee Public School.MPS reports Hi-Mount Community School had perfect attendance Wednesday.
Milwaukee teachers vote down proposal to modify contract
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee teachers union voted down a proposal modify their 2010 contract -- and contribute a week of pay to Milwaukee Public Schools in an effort to help reduce class sizes.3,931 members from MTEA (Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association) voted on the matter. 2,296 teachers voted against modifying the contract and 1,635 were in favor of the idea.Now, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is weighing in on the matter.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee teachers union voted down a proposal modify their 2010 contract -- and contribute a week of pay to Milwaukee Public Schools in an effort to help reduce class sizes.3,931 members from MTEA (Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association) voted on the matter. 2,296 teachers voted against modifying the contract and 1,635 were in favor of the idea.Now, Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton is weighing in on the matter.
Ozaukee, Waukesha among Wisconsin's healthiest counties
MADISON -- Ozaukee and Waukesha County residents are among the healthiest in WIsconsin according to a new study released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
MADISON -- Ozaukee and Waukesha County residents are among the healthiest in WIsconsin according to a new study released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Milwaukee mayor declares March 30th Rufus King High School Day
MILWAUKEE -- It was a celebration like no other at Rufus King High School Friday, March 30th.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a celebration like no other at Rufus King High School Friday, March 30th.