UW-Madison student attacked, UWM grad gets $1M bond
A UW student was brutally attacked and raped early Sunday, and the UWM graduate charged made his initial court appearance Thursday. Cash bond was set at $1 million.
Waukesha Head Start student needs school transportation after fire
A Waukesha Head Start student was forced from her home due to an electrical fire. Staying in a hotel means Head Start cannot provide bus transportation. They say adding time to the route risks their license.
UW-Madison student 'brutally attacked,' man arrested
A University of Wisconsin student was "brutally attacked" and sexually assaulted in downtown Madison early Sunday morning, Sept. 3.
Speak Up, Speak Out school safety hotline runs out of money in 2024
Funding for Wisconsin programs aimed at preventing school shootings and school violence runs out in a year. It will take about $2.2 million to keep it going.
Marquette University police officers' bodycams 'building trust'
The Marquette University Police Department is equipping officers with body cameras after testing the technology over the summer.
'Rainbowland' controversy, fired Waukesha teacher files lawsuit
The fired Waukesha school teacher at the center of the "Rainbowland" song controversy has filed a federal civil lawsuit against the district and superintendent.
Heat shortens MPS school day, budget frustrates teachers union
Milwaukee Public Schools students briefly went back to the classroom Tuesday, but extreme heat sent them home early. A budget debate raged as well.
UWM police: Steering wheel locks available free for students, staff
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department has steering wheel locks (Clubs) available for students, faculty, or staff who own Kia or Hyundai vehicles.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
MPS welcomes students on first day of 2023-24 school year
Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes students back to class for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
MPS first day of class shortened due to heat
Milwaukee Public Schools students will have a partial first day of class to kick off the new school year.
Waukesha First Student bus driver shortage, kids missing class
School District of Waukesha students are facing bumps in the road amid a nationwide school bus driver shortage. As the new school year starts, the district has nine bus routes without drivers.
Waukesha school bus driver shortage
School District of Waukesha students are facing bumps in the road amid a nationwide school bus driver shortage as the new school year gets underway.
Pier collapse at University of Wisconsin
A pier collapse at the UW Memorial Union Terrace, sending dozens of people into Lake Mendota.
Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Milwaukee back-to-school supply event gives back to community
In Milwaukee, Essential Life Care Home Services held a back-to-school supplies giveaway to address a need for students, families and the community.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
1970 UW-Madison bombing, FBI continues search for wanted man
The FBI has released new photographs of Leo Frederick Burt – wanted for his alleged involvement in a 1970 bombing at UW-Madison's Sterling Hall.
Federal student loan interest accrues again starting Sept. 1
Federal student loans begin accruing interest again Friday, Sept. 1, with payments to resume in October.
Federal student loan interest accrues again
Federal student loans begin accruing interest again Friday, Sept. 1, with payments to resume in October.