MPS to benefit from $18 million General Electric grant
MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar donation from General Electric will provide a big boost for Milwaukee Public Schools.
MILWAUKEE -- A multi-million dollar donation from General Electric will provide a big boost for Milwaukee Public Schools.
No. 15 Marquette rallies to beat Seton Hall 66-59
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jae Crowder had 20 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 15 Marquette rally from a sluggish first half to beat Seton Hall 66-59 on Tuesday night.Vander Blue scored 16 points and Darius Johnson-Odom added 14 for the Golden Eagles (19-4, 8-2 Big East), who extended their winning streak to seven games.Trailing at halftime, Marquette turned to Blue and Johnson-Odom in a 16-2 run to take the lead midway through the second half.Herb Pope scored 16 points for the Pirates (15-7, 4-6), who have lost five straight.Former Marquette standout Dwyane Wade attended the game, along with Miami Heat teammate LeBron James.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jae Crowder had 20 points and 12 rebounds, helping No. 15 Marquette rally from a sluggish first half to beat Seton Hall 66-59 on Tuesday night.Vander Blue scored 16 points and Darius Johnson-Odom added 14 for the Golden Eagles (19-4, 8-2 Big East), who extended their winning streak to seven games.Trailing at halftime, Marquette turned to Blue and Johnson-Odom in a 16-2 run to take the lead midway through the second half.Herb Pope scored 16 points for the Pirates (15-7, 4-6), who have lost five straight.Former Marquette standout Dwyane Wade attended the game, along with Miami Heat teammate LeBron James.
Small explosion rocks UW chemistry building
MADISON (AP) -- A small explosion inside a laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison chemistry building has sent one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.University of Wisconsin Police Department Sgt.
MADISON (AP) -- A small explosion inside a laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison chemistry building has sent one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.University of Wisconsin Police Department Sgt.
11 people arrested outside Milwaukee's Madison H.S.
MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee police arrested 11 people after multiple fights broke out at Madison High School at 81st and Florist Friday afternoon.Police say the fights broke out inside the school and officers on the scene called for help.One officer was kicked in the face by an 18-year-old female student, after which police deployed an electronic control device to stop the threat.Eight people were arrested for disorderly conduct; three for resisting/obstructing an officer.Two police officers were hurt but did not require medical treatment.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued the following statement in relation to the fights at Madison High School:“Today’s violent incident at Madison High School and yesterday’s after school fight at Washington High School are inexcusable.
MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee police arrested 11 people after multiple fights broke out at Madison High School at 81st and Florist Friday afternoon.Police say the fights broke out inside the school and officers on the scene called for help.One officer was kicked in the face by an 18-year-old female student, after which police deployed an electronic control device to stop the threat.Eight people were arrested for disorderly conduct; three for resisting/obstructing an officer.Two police officers were hurt but did not require medical treatment.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued the following statement in relation to the fights at Madison High School:“Today’s violent incident at Madison High School and yesterday’s after school fight at Washington High School are inexcusable.
UWM beats Butler 53-42 in Horizon
HORIZON (AP) -- James Haarsma scored 12 points, Ryan Allen scored 11 and Kaylon Williams had 11 assists Thursday night as UW-Milwaukee beat Butler 53-42.The Panthers (14-8, 7-3 Horizon) held Butler to five field goals in the second half and moved to 10-1 at home.
HORIZON (AP) -- James Haarsma scored 12 points, Ryan Allen scored 11 and Kaylon Williams had 11 assists Thursday night as UW-Milwaukee beat Butler 53-42.The Panthers (14-8, 7-3 Horizon) held Butler to five field goals in the second half and moved to 10-1 at home.
12 arrested after fights at Washington High School
MILWAUKEE -- 12 people were arrested after Milwaukee police responded to a fight at Washington High School Thursday afternoon.Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman Roseann St.
MILWAUKEE -- 12 people were arrested after Milwaukee police responded to a fight at Washington High School Thursday afternoon.Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman Roseann St.
Actor, Marquette alum Danny Pudi welcomes twins
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette alum and actor Danny Pudi and his wife have welcomed twins!James Timothy and Fiona Leigh were born on January 12th.Danny Pudi has been in several movies and TV shows, including his current gig playing Abed on "Community."Pudi and wife Bridget graduated from Marquette University in 2001.For more about Pudi, check out this article from Marquette University's website - 10 things you didn't know about Danny Pudi.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette alum and actor Danny Pudi and his wife have welcomed twins!James Timothy and Fiona Leigh were born on January 12th.Danny Pudi has been in several movies and TV shows, including his current gig playing Abed on "Community."Pudi and wife Bridget graduated from Marquette University in 2001.For more about Pudi, check out this article from Marquette University's website - 10 things you didn't know about Danny Pudi.
Marquette University poll shows Walker, Obama ahead
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University Law School poll shows voters favor Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by six points, over four potential Democrats in the recall election.
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University Law School poll shows voters favor Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker by six points, over four potential Democrats in the recall election.
UWM report looks at unemployment stats for black males
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Center for Economic Development looks at racial breakdowns in employment, and what they found was a dramatic deterioration in labor market conditions facing black males in Milwaukee, and that's raising a lot of concern.The study lists staggering statistics regarding unemployment rates among African-American males in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Center for Economic Development looks at racial breakdowns in employment, and what they found was a dramatic deterioration in labor market conditions facing black males in Milwaukee, and that's raising a lot of concern.The study lists staggering statistics regarding unemployment rates among African-American males in Milwaukee.
Students teach during "Project Lead the Way" tour
MILWAUKEE -- Two dozen school leaders from across Wisconsin paid a special visit to Milwaukee's Escuela Vieau School Thursday, one of the leading MPS schools taking part in the "Project Lead the Way" program.Instead of learning from the teachers, eighth graders from Escuela Vieau School taught school leaders the basics of engineering. "They're seeing the kids work in robotics, electronics and also new projects showing weatherization and energy conservation," Lauren Baker, Milwaukee Public Schools Technical Education Coordinator said.25 educators toured the school's new technology lab, where students design their way through the learning process. "We have to make a car, so we started out with the pull toy.
MILWAUKEE -- Two dozen school leaders from across Wisconsin paid a special visit to Milwaukee's Escuela Vieau School Thursday, one of the leading MPS schools taking part in the "Project Lead the Way" program.Instead of learning from the teachers, eighth graders from Escuela Vieau School taught school leaders the basics of engineering. "They're seeing the kids work in robotics, electronics and also new projects showing weatherization and energy conservation," Lauren Baker, Milwaukee Public Schools Technical Education Coordinator said.25 educators toured the school's new technology lab, where students design their way through the learning process. "We have to make a car, so we started out with the pull toy.
Packers' youngest fans show their green and gold pride
MILWAUKEE -- Some of Wisconsin's youngest football fans showed their support of the Green Bay Packers with their own rally in Milwaukee Friday.
MILWAUKEE -- Some of Wisconsin's youngest football fans showed their support of the Green Bay Packers with their own rally in Milwaukee Friday.
Milwaukee Public Schools announce online enrollment
WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announce that parents can now enroll their children online from home.
WITI-TV, MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announce that parents can now enroll their children online from home.
City unveils Strong Baby Campaign to reduce infant mortality
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and the UW-Milwaukee Zilber School of Public Health are teaming up for a new campaign they hope will lower the city's infant mortality rate.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and the UW-Milwaukee Zilber School of Public Health are teaming up for a new campaign they hope will lower the city's infant mortality rate.
Highlight: Marquette University head basketball coach Buzz Williams
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette head basketball coach Buzz Williams has known hard times, but he has worked his way up to the top of his profession, and has managed to stay true to himself in a world where that can be hard to do.There are many sides to Marquette University basketball coach Buzz Williams.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette head basketball coach Buzz Williams has known hard times, but he has worked his way up to the top of his profession, and has managed to stay true to himself in a world where that can be hard to do.There are many sides to Marquette University basketball coach Buzz Williams.
63-year-old man receives Ph.D. from Marquette University
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 500 Marquette University students can now call themselves graduates after this weekend's mid-year commencement ceremony.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 500 Marquette University students can now call themselves graduates after this weekend's mid-year commencement ceremony.
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Marquette singers help support the Boys & Girls Clubs
MILWAUKEE -- A talented group of singers from Marquette University is doing something extra special this Christmas season to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.Every year, The Gold 'n Blues, Marquette's co-ed a cappella group, creates a Christmas video.
MILWAUKEE -- A talented group of singers from Marquette University is doing something extra special this Christmas season to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.Every year, The Gold 'n Blues, Marquette's co-ed a cappella group, creates a Christmas video.
Shootings are wake up call for colleges everywhere
MILWAUKEE -- The fatal shooting of an officer that took place at Virginia Tech is a wake up call for schools all over the country.Officials at Milwaukee area universities say they have plans in place if they have to face dangerous situations like that at Virginia Tech.UW-Milwaukee has added more police officers.
MILWAUKEE -- The fatal shooting of an officer that took place at Virginia Tech is a wake up call for schools all over the country.Officials at Milwaukee area universities say they have plans in place if they have to face dangerous situations like that at Virginia Tech.UW-Milwaukee has added more police officers.
Full house at MPS meeting where fate of four schools debated
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly every seat was full Tuesday night during a Milwaukee Public Schools meeting regarding the future of several schools.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly every seat was full Tuesday night during a Milwaukee Public Schools meeting regarding the future of several schools.
UWM Student Association VP steps down
MILWAUKEE -- Brent Johnson is now the former vice president of UW-Milwaukee's Student Association.
MILWAUKEE -- Brent Johnson is now the former vice president of UW-Milwaukee's Student Association.