University of North Carolina students push for gun safety after deadly shooting of faculty member
Students gathered on campus and held a moment of silence to honor associate professor Zijie Yan, who was killed by one of his graduate students.
Students gathered on campus and held a moment of silence to honor associate professor Zijie Yan, who was killed by one of his graduate students.
Marquette University implementing body-worn cams for police officers
All Marquette University Police Department (MUPD) officers will utilize body-worn cameras after the force completed a summer pilot program, officials said.
All Marquette University Police Department (MUPD) officers will utilize body-worn cameras after the force completed a summer pilot program, officials said.
UWM move-in: Students, campus residence halls return to normalcy
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomed the first of thousands of students to campus Tuesday for move-in at Sandburg Residence Hall.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee welcomed the first of thousands of students to campus Tuesday for move-in at Sandburg Residence Hall.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Safe water for all, thanks to $2.2M donation
Milwaukee Public Schools and Zurn Elkay team up to bring safe water to students and staff at schools.
Milwaukee Public Schools and Zurn Elkay team up to bring safe water to students and staff at schools.
Milwaukee drinking water filter donation, courtesy of Zurn Elkay
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. That partnership was kicked off with a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to MPS.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. That partnership was kicked off with a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to MPS.
New Kenosha bus stop landings; custodians enhance safety, touch hearts
Two Kenosha custodians are being recognized for going above and beyond for their school by adding safety upgrades that brought some teachers to tears.
Two Kenosha custodians are being recognized for going above and beyond for their school by adding safety upgrades that brought some teachers to tears.
‘Back to school’ starts from July to after Labor Day, depending on where in US you live
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
Pew Research Center analyzed more than 1,500 public school districts and found that there are substantial regional variations in when students start and end their summer vacations.
New SAVE student loan repayment plan could save borrowers $1,000 a year
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
These 8 states will make free school breakfast and lunch permanent
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Several other states are considering similar changes and congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide.
Milwaukee Run Back to School promotes wellness, school spirit
With running shoes and school spirits, hundreds took part in the annual Run Back to School event on Saturday morning.
With running shoes and school spirits, hundreds took part in the annual Run Back to School event on Saturday morning.
LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.
Marquette University move-in day; students, parents battle heat
The heat did not stop Marquette University students from moving into their dorms Wednesday, Aug. 23.
The heat did not stop Marquette University students from moving into their dorms Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Extreme heat: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Thursday, Aug. 24
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
An Oklahoma teacher was arrested on the first day of elementary school last week after allegedly being drunk while teaching children, authorities said.
17th and Wisconsin crash; driver struck traffic light, building
One person was taken into custody following a crash near 17th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
One person was taken into custody following a crash near 17th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
UW System funding request, $32M withheld over diversity efforts
UW System leaders plan to ask Republican lawmakers to release about half of the $32 million they withheld in the hopes of defunding campus diversity initiatives.
UW System leaders plan to ask Republican lawmakers to release about half of the $32 million they withheld in the hopes of defunding campus diversity initiatives.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Two Chick-fil-A programs will offer scholarships, with amounts varying between $1,000 and $25,000.
Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv school supply giveaway: 'Community needs it'
The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for a backpack school supply giveaway Thursday, Aug. 17.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee for a backpack school supply giveaway Thursday, Aug. 17.
CDC director visits Wisconsin, encourages vaccines for kids
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."
CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen visited Wisconsin Wednesday "as part of a nationwide call to action to ensure children are ready for a healthy school year."