Biden's student loan forgiveness plan on hold following appeals court decision
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loan debt for millions of borrowers lost another battle in court on Monday when a federal appeals court panel agreed to a preliminary injunction halting the program while an appeal plays out.
AT&T Foundation gives $50K; bridge the digital divide for minority youth
AT&T Foundation grants $50,000 to the Greater Milwaukee Urban League and the Hmong American Friendship Association on Monday, Nov. 14.
Adaptive toys project at Marquette University fills need
Students from Marquette University and local high schools are helping to transform traditional toys into adaptive toys for kids of differing abilities.
Marquette student robbed near 17th and Wells
A Marquette University student was the victim of an armed robbery near 17th and Wells on Friday, Nov. 11.
Student loan forgiveness halted, Milwaukee borrowers voice concerns
The Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan has come to a halt again, this time after a federal judge in Texas blocked the policy Thursday.
UPS driver loses SAT tests belonging to Texas students
Dozens of students may be forced to retake an exam used in college admissions after their original tests were lost in transit.
Shots fired on Marquette campus, 2 vehicles hit: police
Marquette University police said two vehicles where hit by gunfire Saturday, Nov. 5 after someone fired shots from a maroon SUV near 15th and State.
MCTS Rosa Parks Scholarship contest: 'A model for others'
Milwaukee County Transit System announced its annual Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship essay contest on Thursday, Nov. 3.
Marquette poll: Evers, Michels tied in race for governor
The latest Marquette University Law School poll was released on Wednesday, Nov. 2. It is the university's last poll before Election Day.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked by US appeals court
President Biden's student loan forgiveness has been placed on hold temporarily as Republicans argue against the debt cancellation in court.
Midterm elections, young voters record turnout possible, poll shows
Ahead of the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a new poll suggests a key group that often sits out could turn out in record numbers at the polls.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after Supreme Court justices raise doubts
The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over vexing questions of race.
Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.
Hartland school board member's comment sparks controversy
The use of one word by a Hartland-Lakeside School Board member at a recent meeting is prompting lots of angry words from parents.
Family sues Milwaukee Montessori School, claims discrimination
A family is suing Milwaukee Montessori School, claiming it discriminated against their son due to his disability. It isn't the first such lawsuit.
Family sues Milwaukee Montessori School, claims discrimination
A family is suing Milwaukee Montessori School, claiming it discriminated against their son due to his disability. It isn't the first such lawsuit.
Wisconsin high school aviation program; 'change the life of a few kids'
The next time you?re on a flight, think about this ? do you know who actually built the plane? Would you want to? That?s not meant to scare you. It?s to give you an appreciation for a unique program at a high school in southeast Wisconsin.
EPA awarding nearly $1 billion to schools for electric buses
Only about 1% of the nation’s 480,000 school buses were electric as of last year. Funding comes from the federal Clean School Bus Program, which includes $5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Wisconsin health service staff: DHS invests $8.3M to support K-12
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced $8.3 million in funding on Wednesday, Oct. 26 to support K-12 school health service staff in schools.
ACT scores hit 30-year low, COVID learning gap to blame: experts
ACT scores have joined a list of test scores that are seeing decades lows. Experts blame it on a COVID-19 pandemic learning loss.



















