Milwaukee Public Museum 'Wisconsin Journey' renderings unveiled
The Milwaukee Public Museum unveiled sketches of the new museum building’s "Wisconsin Journey" gallery, highlighting the state's "natural and cultural wonders."
The Milwaukee Public Museum unveiled sketches of the new museum building’s "Wisconsin Journey" gallery, highlighting the state's "natural and cultural wonders."
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Marquette police welcome Blue, community outreach dog
It was an exciting day on the Marquette University campus Wednesday, as Blue, the Marquette University Police Department's new community outreach dog, was officially sworn in.
It was an exciting day on the Marquette University campus Wednesday, as Blue, the Marquette University Police Department's new community outreach dog, was officially sworn in.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
All LAUSD schools closed as thousands of employees continue 3-day strike
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Los Angeles Unifed campuses will be closed Tuesday and likely through Thursday as service workers begin a planned strike -- leaving more than 400,000 students without classes.
Oconomowoc schools $75M referendum among 82 statewide on April ballot
Leaders of the Oconomowoc Area School District want taxpayers to fix deteriorating buildings and cramped classrooms by approving a $75 million referendum on the April ballot.
Leaders of the Oconomowoc Area School District want taxpayers to fix deteriorating buildings and cramped classrooms by approving a $75 million referendum on the April ballot.
Oscar winner Marlee Matlin Marquette commencement speaker
Marlee Matlin was recently part of the cast of the film, "CODA," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Marlee Matlin was recently part of the cast of the film, "CODA," which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
UWM library gun incident; man accused was 'just getting high'
A Milwaukee man seen with a gun at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Golda Meir Library on March 16 is now charged.
A Milwaukee man seen with a gun at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Golda Meir Library on March 16 is now charged.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Man seen with gun at UWM library arrested off-campus
A man who was seen with a gun at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Golda Meir Library was arrested off-campus Thursday, police said.
A man who was seen with a gun at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Golda Meir Library was arrested off-campus Thursday, police said.
Milwaukee falls to Charlotte in CBI 76-65
Brice Williams scored 25 points and Charlotte beat Milwaukee 76-65 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals.
Brice Williams scored 25 points and Charlotte beat Milwaukee 76-65 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals.
Southeast Wisconsin SeaPerch underwater robotics competition
Hundreds of students competed in an underwater robotics competition Sunday in St. Francis.
Hundreds of students competed in an underwater robotics competition Sunday in St. Francis.
Freeman lifts Milwaukee over Stetson 87-83 in OT at CBI
Sophomore BJ Freeman scored a career-high 43 points to help Milwaukee slip past Stetson 87-83 in overtime in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational on Sunday night.
Sophomore BJ Freeman scored a career-high 43 points to help Milwaukee slip past Stetson 87-83 in overtime in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational on Sunday night.
UW System tuition, fee increase plan released for 2023-24
UW System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year,
UW System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year,
TikTok will add specific STEM feed with math, engineering content, amid recent restrictions
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
Pilot program begins for bulletproof shelter inside Alabama classroom
The Rapid Access Safe Room (RASR) can be deployed in 10 seconds and offers NIJ level III ballistic protection.
The Rapid Access Safe Room (RASR) can be deployed in 10 seconds and offers NIJ level III ballistic protection.
Waukesha Hadfield electrical fire leads to early dismissal
An electrical fire in a hand dryer in a restroom at Waukesha's Hadfield Elementary School led to early dismissal Wednesday.
An electrical fire in a hand dryer in a restroom at Waukesha's Hadfield Elementary School led to early dismissal Wednesday.
Wisconsin school officers mandated in high-crime buildings under bill
Schools that experience a high number of crimes would have to hire police officers and station them in their buildings with weapons under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly passed Tuesday.
Schools that experience a high number of crimes would have to hire police officers and station them in their buildings with weapons under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly passed Tuesday.
Wisconsin school officers mandated in high-crime buildings under bill
Schools that experience a high number of crimes would have to hire police officers and station them in their buildings with weapons under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly passed Tuesday.
Schools that experience a high number of crimes would have to hire police officers and station them in their buildings with weapons under a Republican-authored bill the state Assembly passed Tuesday.
Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.