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.
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.
The cost of filling your tank wouldn't be such a big deal if you're vehicle averages 2,000 miles-per gallon.
Marquette Law School poll shows Walker would edge Barrett, Falk
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School public opinion poll shows Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A new Marquette University Law School public opinion poll shows Gov.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.