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.

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.

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.

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. 

Safe water for all, thanks to $2.2M donation
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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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.