MPS budget proposal: Staff cuts possible despite passed referendum

Milwaukee Public Schools heard from the public on Tuesday night as it sifts through items in its proposed budget. Staff cuts are possible.

UWM encampment cleared; university, protest leaders meet

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee leaders met with student protesters on Tuesday – part of an agreement reached between the parties on Sunday.

Best and worst cities to start a career revealed

According to the data by WalletHub, recent grads may not want to start their career in New York City.

Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech prompts Duke students to walk out

Multiple graduates walked out of the commencement ceremony because of the comedian’s stance on Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

UW-Milwaukee encampment ending; student-led protests against war in Gaza 

The tents are coming down. Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have reached an agreement that brings an end to a two-week-long encampment.

Teen earns doctorate from Arizona State and credits 'village of support'

What were you doing at 17? Hanging out with friends? Maybe getting ready for the prom? Well, one Arizona teenager earned her doctorate at 17 at ASU. Here's her amazing story.

UW-Milwaukee protests, encampment removal agreement reached

UW-Milwaukee leaders and student protest representatives have reached an agreement to remove an encampment that formed nearly two weeks ago.

Milwaukee mom gets Marquette degree after Cardinal Stritch's closure

A Milwaukee mom and former Cardinal Stritch University student finished her degree at Marquette, receiving her diploma on Mother's Day weekend.

UW-Madison deal with campus protesters; encampment coming down

University of Wisconsin campus leaders and student representatives from Students for Justice in Palestine reached a resolution on Friday, May 10 to end the encampment on Library Mall. 

Blacksmithing at Old World Wisconsin
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Looking for something to do this Mother?s Day? Why settle for a card and bouquet? when you can treat Mom to a historic day at Old World Wisconsin ? and best of all, Mom?s are free this Sunday. FOX6's Brian Kramp has a look at one of the trades that was essential back in the 19th Century.

UW-Milwaukee Microsoft AI lab; Microsoft's first to focus on manufacturing

Microsoft has six AI Co-Innovation Labs across the entire world, and the seventh will soon come to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. It will be the only Microsoft AL Co-Innovation Lab focused on manufacturing and the only at a college.

Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed

A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.

MPS STEM Fair: Students showcase projects, 600+ participate

Milwaukee Public Schools students showcased their skills at the 17th annual MPS STEM Fair on Thursday, May 9. It was held at the Baird Center.

St. Joan Antida fine arts exhibition
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Guadalupe Vazquez, Sharon Hill, Marikris Coryell joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to talk about the St. Joan Antida High School fine arts exhibition on Friday, May 10.

MPS counselor named a WI Teacher of the Year
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A bilingual counselor at Milwaukee Public School's South division High School was named a Wisconsin Teacher of the Year at a surprise ceremony on Thursday, May 9.

Milwaukee bilingual counselor named a Wisconsin Teacher of the Year

Ana Báez, a bilingual counselor at South Division High School, was named a 2025 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year by State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly during a surprise school assembly on Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at the school.

UW-Milwaukee protests, some demands 'impossible' to meet: chancellor

Student-led protests against the war in Gaza continued for a tenth day on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus on Wednesday, May 8.

UW-Milwaukee Gaza protests; encampment sees expansion

Protests against the conflict in Gaza are still growing on campus after more than a week, as students demand more movement from the university.