Eco-Marathon

The cost of filling your tank wouldn't be such a big deal if you're vehicle averages 2,000 miles-per gallon.

UW-Milwaukee men's soccer head coach dismissed

MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee Men's Soccer Head Coach Christopher Whalley has been dismissed by the university a few weeks after being placed on administrative leave.

Five-year-old fan meets Jae Crowder at Golden Eagles' send-off

MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette Golden Eagles are in the Sweet 16, and although few Marquette students will follow the team to Phoenix, many were on hand to show support Tuesday during a send-off celebration.One year ago, Marquette was an 11-seed that upset its way out of the first weekend of the NCAA March Madness Tournament.

R.O.V. Competition

Several years ago, a pipeline broke in the Gulf of Mexico, leaking millions of gallons of oil into the water, causing untold damage to wildlife and people's livelihoods.

Milwaukee Public Schools kicks off recruitment effort

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools kicks off a two-year employee recruitment effort on Thursday.

Marquette, UW play Thursday as March Madness kicks off

MILWAUKEE -- March Madness 2012 kicked off on Thursday, March 15th, and Dairy State basketball fans found themselves in a peculiar position.

How to set yourself apart in the hiring process

The Milwaukee Public School District is looking to hire a large number of employees thanks to high retirement rates hitting the district.

State lawmakers okay Milwaukee schools plan

MADISON (AP) -- The Assembly and Senate have agreed to allow Milwaukee schools to reopen negotiations for compensation or fringe-benefit concessions without nullifying existing union contracts.The measure, giving them 90 days, passed the Assembly early Wednesday.

Teacher's union wants to discuss contract changes with MPS

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's teacher's union (MTEA) is asking state lawmakers for permission to discuss contract changes with the Milwaukee Public School District.

Vigil held for UWM student who drowned in Klotsche pool

MILWAUKEE -- Students gathered in Spaights Plaza on the UW-Milwaukee campus to rememver 19-year-old Connor Driscoll - one week after the UWM sophomore died while swimming laps at the Klotsche Center at UW-Milwaukee.

Medical College earns $10 million grant to study bleeding disorder

MILWAUKEE -- The Medical College of Wisconsin is the recipient of a five-year, $10 million National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Program Project Grant.

MPS seeks volunteers to help in schools

MILWAUKEE -- Roughly 500 parents, students and community members have shown up to anti-violence meetings, in response to a rash of violence involving Milwaukee Public Schools students.

Autopsy on UWM drowning victim now complete

MILWAUKEE -- An autopsy was performed on Connor Driscoll, the UW-Milwaukee sophomore who drowned in the pool at the Klotsche Center on Monday.The initial results of the autopsy show they are consistent with a drowning death.

Kathleen Falk speaks at Marquette University

MILWAUKEE -- Kathleen Falk, one of the candidates planning to challenge Governor Walker in a recall election, visited Marquette University Wednesday afternoon.Falk was a guest for “On the Issues with Mike Gousha,” Wednesday, Feb.29.

Milwaukee School Board discusses ways to end youth violence

MILWAUKEE -- Four Milwaukee Public School students have been killed in violent incidents, since just last December.

Panther beat UIC, climb Horizon ladder

CHICAGO -- Kaylon Williams had 19 points and 10 assists as the Milwaukee Panthers beat host Illinois-Chicago 72-61 Thursday night to climb into a three-way tie for fourth place in the Horizon League; the top two teams earn first-round byes in the conference tournament.Tony Meier added 17 points, and was 5 for 7 beyond the arc.

Braun outcome was likely determined by "chain of custody"

MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee doctor says we'll likely never know why Ryan Braun had a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs.

Four Marquette players disciplined for game at WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Marquette leading scorer Darius Johnson-Odom is among four Golden Eagles players disciplined for the game at West Virginia for an undisclosed violation of team rules.Marquette spokesman Scott Kuykendall says starters Johnson-Odom, Junior Cadougan and Vander Blue were benched for the first half Friday night.

Business Journal Report (2-22-12)

In business news for Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 -- AnchorBank is taking over the Times and the Rosebud Theaters in a foreclosure case, but now says it will keep them open, at least for now.