MPS, health department address lead concerns
The Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools addressed lead concerns in schools during a media availability on Friday, Feb. 28, following the closure of one school.
The Milwaukee Health Department and Milwaukee Public Schools addressed lead concerns in schools during a media availability on Friday, Feb. 28, following the closure of one school.
Slow progress with school resource officers
There's progress, but it's slow-going in the effort to get school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. On Friday, Feb. 28, Milwaukee leaders took action to move the process forward. A committee will debate a plan on Monday.
There's progress, but it's slow-going in the effort to get school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools. On Friday, Feb. 28, Milwaukee leaders took action to move the process forward. A committee will debate a plan on Monday.
School resource officers in Milwaukee; city leaders edge plan forward
The City of Milwaukee is 14 months late in having school resource officers. Now, there's a new ultimatum to get trained school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools.
The City of Milwaukee is 14 months late in having school resource officers. Now, there's a new ultimatum to get trained school resource officers in Milwaukee Public Schools.
Milwaukee lead risk in schools; MPS, health department address concern
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) spoke on Friday, Feb. 28 about the lead risk assessment being taken for some of the district's schools.
Officials with the Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) spoke on Friday, Feb. 28 about the lead risk assessment being taken for some of the district's schools.
MPS lead exposure, school closings; Trowbridge to temporarily close
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies students will have to relocate due to lead safety concerns.
Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies students will have to relocate due to lead safety concerns.
Which MPS schools will get resource officers?
It?s still an open question: where will school resource officers be assigned within Milwaukee Public Schools?
It?s still an open question: where will school resource officers be assigned within Milwaukee Public Schools?
SROs in MKE schools, city held in contempt
Milwaukee County Judge David Borowski on Thursday, Feb. 27 held the City of Milwaukee in contempt for failure to comply with a judge's deadline to require SROs in Milwaukee Public Schools. The judge then stayed that order.
Milwaukee County Judge David Borowski on Thursday, Feb. 27 held the City of Milwaukee in contempt for failure to comply with a judge's deadline to require SROs in Milwaukee Public Schools. The judge then stayed that order.
School resource officers in MPS; determining where to place SROs
While we don't know where the Milwaukee Police Department will place SROs, Wisconsin law states that Milwaukee Public Schools uses crime stats to determine where to place the officers.
While we don't know where the Milwaukee Police Department will place SROs, Wisconsin law states that Milwaukee Public Schools uses crime stats to determine where to place the officers.
Catholic Memorial STEM challenge, 300+ students compete
Catholic Memorial High School hosted more than 300 students on Thursday for a STEM Challenge.
Catholic Memorial High School hosted more than 300 students on Thursday for a STEM Challenge.
School resource officers in MPS; judge holds Milwaukee in contempt
Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee will be back in court on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee will be back in court on Thursday, Feb. 27.
School resource officers in MPS; new delay, judge's deadline nears
There is a new delay in the dispute over school resource officers (SROs) in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
There is a new delay in the dispute over school resource officers (SROs) in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
Critical incidents in Wisconsin schools; officials talk support, services
Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety Executive Director Trish Kilpin discussed statewide support and services provided by OSS to assist with critical incidents at schools.
Attorney General Josh Kaul and Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety Executive Director Trish Kilpin discussed statewide support and services provided by OSS to assist with critical incidents at schools.
School resource officers in MPS; deadline looms
Last week, a Milwaukee County judge gave an ultimatum: 25 police officers in Milwaukee Public Schools by this Thursday, and the taxpayer cost to be shared 50-50 between the district and the city.
Last week, a Milwaukee County judge gave an ultimatum: 25 police officers in Milwaukee Public Schools by this Thursday, and the taxpayer cost to be shared 50-50 between the district and the city.
Deadline looms for resource officers in MPS
We are just days away from when a judge ordered police officers to be back in Milwaukee Public Schools.
We are just days away from when a judge ordered police officers to be back in Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS lead testing; parents of students anxious
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead testing; parents of students anxious
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
Parents of Milwaukee Public Schools students are anxiously waiting on results after the Milwaukee Health Department conducted lead testing and assessments at multiple MPS schools this past weekend.
UWM at Washington County task force to explore options for campus
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann on Friday announced the creation of a "University Campus Task Force."
Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann on Friday announced the creation of a "University Campus Task Force."
Marquette falls at Villanova, Zaide Lowery scores 25 points
The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team lost to the Villanova Wildcats on the road Friday night, Feb. 21.
The Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team lost to the Villanova Wildcats on the road Friday night, Feb. 21.
MPS lead exposure, school closures considered to address issues
The Milwaukee Health Department is considering shutting down some schools in an effort to protect students from potentially dangerous lead exposure.
The Milwaukee Health Department is considering shutting down some schools in an effort to protect students from potentially dangerous lead exposure.
Milwaukee Panthers remember Sweet 16 team, players reunite
The Milwaukee Panthers honored the 2004-2005 team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Milwaukee Panthers honored the 2004-2005 team that reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.