MPS budget proposal; school district releases 2023-24 plan
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) released the proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year Friday. Public comment is encouraged.
Arbor Day: Milwaukee's Vincent High School continues tradition
Milwaukee's Vincent High School celebrated Arbor Day as part of the city's 57th recognition of trees and the benefits they provide.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Rats in Milwaukee high school kitchen; health concerns raised
The Milwaukee Health Department has been filing reports about rats in a Milwaukee Public Schools kitchen for months. Now, FOX6 News is revealing what was found in those documents.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
UWM sexual assault nurse training addresses need: 'Shortage is here'
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee launched a new program giving nurses specialized training to help patients who have experienced sexual assault.
East Troy teacher sexual assault case; parent says district 'failed'
A former East Troy Middle School band teacher, accused of repeatedly sexual assaulting students, appeared in Walworth County court on Friday, April 21.
Pewaukee STEM competition, student inventors 'nail' complicated task
STEM Forward Contrapt Wisconsin competition in Pewaukee put students' machines to the test Friday, trying to make a simple task complicated.
Miley Cyrus' 'Rainbowland' opens discussion of Waukesha school district policy
The state's top educators are asking the School District of Waukesha to reconsider a controversial policy. With the reason centering around the song “Rainbowland."
Washington State middle school blasted for 'highly vile' licking game between staff and students
A Washington state middle school hosted a licking competition between students and staff, prompting outcry from parents.
UW-Madison commencement, Eric Holder to give speech
Former Attorney General Eric Holder is set to give the spring commencement speech at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May.
Milwaukee Hamilton High School 'subject with a gun' call, boy arrested
A Milwaukee boy, 15, was arrested Wednesday after police responded to a report of a subject with a gun at Hamilton High School. No gun was found.
Milwaukee Hamilton High School 'subject with a gun' call, boy arrested
A Milwaukee boy, 15, was arrested Wednesday after police responded to a report of a subject with a gun at Hamilton High School. No gun was found.
Kettle Moraine schools gender lawsuit, judge hears arguments
A Waukesha County judge on Wednesday, April 19 heard arguments in a gender-focused lawsuit against the Kettle Moraine School District.
Milwaukee Public Schools World Fair celebrates culture, diversity
More than 2,000 students filled Milwaukee's Panther Arena Tuesday, April 18 to celebrate culture and diversity during the Milwaukee Public Schools World Fair.
Milwaukee Public Schools World Fair celebrates culture, diversity
More than 2,000 students filled Milwaukee's Panther Arena Tuesday, April 18 to celebrate culture and diversity during the Milwaukee Public Schools World Fair.
Marquette University student found dead in dorm
A Marquette University student was found dead Monday evening Cobeen Residence Hall.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Florida school district has hilarious response to students who wanted to skip school for Taylor Swift concert
Students who wanted to take the day off after going to the Taylor Swift concert got a smartly worded letter from school officials in Florida, and the letter is full of references to the singer's catalog of songs.
UW System internship funding, $1.1M for high-demand fields
The UW System has been awarded $1.1 million to expand internship opportunities in high-demand fields, Gov. Tony Evers' office announced.