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.

MPS first day of class shortened due to heat
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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
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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
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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.

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
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Federal student loans begin accruing interest again Friday, Sept. 1, with payments to resume in October.

Wisconsin teacher shortages, recruitment efforts doubled

Despite the fact that school is back in session, and the majority of students will start next week, but more teachers are needed.