Rufus King International School ranked number one in the state
MILWAUKEE -- Students and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Rufus King International School were greeted by the beat of drums to celebrate victory on Tuesday, May 15th.
MILWAUKEE -- Students and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Rufus King International School were greeted by the beat of drums to celebrate victory on Tuesday, May 15th.
Chadima investigation costs UW-Madison $43,700
MADISON (AP) -- A law firm has charged the University of Wisconsin-Madison about $43,700 to investigate an athletic official who resigned amid a sexual-assault investigation.
MADISON (AP) -- A law firm has charged the University of Wisconsin-Madison about $43,700 to investigate an athletic official who resigned amid a sexual-assault investigation.
DNA sequencing the answer to boys' mysterious disorder?
PEWAUKEE -- It is a journey that has put her in touch with doctors from around the world.
PEWAUKEE -- It is a journey that has put her in touch with doctors from around the world.
MPS makes room in budget to overhaul high schools
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.
UWM study takes a closer look at smoking and pregnant women
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researchers say they've seen a decrease in the number of women in Wisconsin smoking during pregnancy, but that downward trend appears to be leveling off.
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee researchers say they've seen a decrease in the number of women in Wisconsin smoking during pregnancy, but that downward trend appears to be leveling off.
Public hearing held regarding MPS budget plan
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Milwaukee Public Schools' budget plan was released, parents and teachers got a chance to speak their mind Thursday, May 10th.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Milwaukee Public Schools' budget plan was released, parents and teachers got a chance to speak their mind Thursday, May 10th.
UW-Milwaukee names new Athletic Director
MILWAUKEE -- Andy Geiger, former athletic director for five NCAA Division I programs including Ohio State and Stanford University, has been named athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Andy Geiger, former athletic director for five NCAA Division I programs including Ohio State and Stanford University, has been named athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Fourth-grader facing discipline for handing out nicotine gum
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee fourth-grader is facing discipline after he handed out what school authorities say appeared to be nicotine gum.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee fourth-grader is facing discipline after he handed out what school authorities say appeared to be nicotine gum.
Kyle Rechlicz is new Panthers women's basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Rechlicz started out as a Hoosier, became a Badger and is now a Panther.
MILWAUKEE -- Kyle Rechlicz started out as a Hoosier, became a Badger and is now a Panther.
Post a "thank you" to teachers who have made a difference
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting students, parents and others to post "thank yous" to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting students, parents and others to post "thank yous" to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
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.