UW System pay raises, Wisconsin Republican leader blocks in DEI fight

The Republican Wisconsin Assembly leader is blocking pay raises for UW System employees unless leaders cut diversity, equity and inclusion spending.

National Blue Ribbon Schools, Wisconsin has 8 on 2023 list

The U.S. Department of Education named eight Wisconsin schools among its 353 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.

South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents

Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.

University of Wisconsin System enrollment grows; 1st time since 2014

Enrollment across the University of Wisconsin System grew slightly in 2023 for the first time since 2014, school officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Marquette, Wisconsin Fiserv Forum volleyball game sets attendance record

The Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Wisconsin Badgers volleyball match Wednesday was Fiserv Forum's first and set an attendance record.

Attempted armed robbery near Marquette University; 2 sought

The Marquette University Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred Tuesday, Sept. 12 near 17th and Clybourn.

Carroll University military house dedicated, graduate killed on 9/11

At Carroll University, military members will have a new place to gather, a site dedicated for Cmdr. Dan Shanower, who lost his life during the 9/11 attacks.

Child sexual assault, Milwaukee man charged

A Milwaukee man is now charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child – the alleged crime taking place nearly a year ago.

Vice President Kamala Harris UW visit; part of month-long college tour

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a stop at University of Wisconsin soon as part of a month-long college tour across the nation, the White House announced.

High school student digs up 34-million-year-old whale skull on family farm

Lindsey Stallworth and her science teacher had only been digging for about 30 minutes when they found fragments that led to the discovery of a lifetime.

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.