Hundreds of students get new coats thanks to foundation

MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students went home Thursday, November 15th with much more than they came to school with!

Marquette officials positively identify two students struck by car near campus

MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University officials on Tuesday, November 13th identified two Marquette students who were struck by a vehicle that jumped the curb Monday morning near 17th and Wisconsin.

911 calls: Two hurt after car jumps curb at Marquette Univ.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police released on Tuesday, November 13th the 911 calls made in the moments after a car struck another parked vehicle and jumped a curb at 17th and Wisconsin Ave.

MPS leaders, neighbors discuss ways to improve Bay View schools

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public School District on Tuesday, November 13th offered the public the chance to discuss changes to Bay View Middle and High Schools with district leaders.

BMO Harris Bank donates $600K to help kids get to college

MILWAUKEE -- For some students in Milwaukee's central city, getting a college education, or paying for one, may be out of reach.

In open letter, MPS Superintendent tells parents to "step it up"

MILWAUKEE -- While Milwaukee Public Schools is still lagging behind most of the state, student achievement within the district is growing at a steady rate.

READ IT: Supt. Gregory Thornton's blog

A call to parents and the community, by Superintendent Gregory Thornton Posted Nov 12, 2012

Madison man accused of growing marijuana on UW campus

MADISON  (AP) -- A former plant researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is accused of growing marijuana in a university lab.

Marquette beats Colgate 84-63 in opener of Maui Invitational

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jamil Wilson had 15 points, and Davante Gardner added 14 off the bench as Marquette rolled to a 84-63 victory over Colgate in the opening game of the Maui Invitational on Sunday, November 11th.

South Carolina Gamecocks defeat UWM 82-75

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Brenton Williams scored 12 of his 14 points in overtime as South Carolina overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half to defeat Wisconsin-Milwaukee 82-75 Sunday, November 11th in Frank Martin's debut as Gamecocks coach.

Law professor considering Wisconsin Supreme Court run

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A law school professor at Marquette University says he is considering running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Business Journal Report (11-7-12)

In business news for Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 -- MillerCoors has seen a 74% increase in third quarter profits.

GAB: Early voting a growing trend in Wisconsin

MEQUON -- Early voting in Wisconsin ends on Friday, November 2nd -- and numbers from the Government Accountability Board show it's a growing trend in the Badger State.

Last Marquette Law School poll shows Obama over Romney 51%-43%

MILWAUKEE -- The last Marquette University Law School poll prior to the presidential election was released on Wednesday, October 31st and President Barack Obama reclaimed the lead among likely voters in the latest poll with a 51% to 43% advantage over challenger Mitt Romney.

East Coast natives studying in Milwaukee watch Sandy through social media

MILWAUKEE -- As post-tropical Sandy, once a hurricane made landfall Monday, October 29th, many in the Milwaukee area relied on social media to learn how family members on the east coast were faring the storm.

University of Wisconsin helping to track Sandy

MADISON -- Shortly after making landfall along the east coast Monday, October 29th, Sandy was no longer designated a hurricane.

Seaway Bank, MPS team up to offer 1% down mortgages

MILWAUKEE -- Seaway Bank and Trust Company is now partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools to give the district's employees access to 1% down mortgages.

Marquette men's soccer team nationally ranked headed into Big East tourney

MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's soccer team suffered its first loss of the year about a week-and-a-half ago, but before that, they had 12 straight wins.