MPS back-to-school safety preps
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As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) gets ready for the new school year, safety is top of mind, especially after the fatal shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.

Milwaukee Public Schools leaders speak ahead of 1st day of class

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Missy Zombor and other district leaders spoke to the media.

Milwaukee Public Schools; lead, flood remediation being handled

Students in Milwaukee are set to go back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. But preparations for the new school year come with a heavier load – as schools tackle lead and flood remediation.

Wisconsin releases another $17M to MPS, funds previously withheld

MPS announced the state has released another $17 million in funds that had been withheld after the district missed deadlines for required financial reports.

MPS Run Back to School returns for 18th year despite flood challenges

As Milwaukee Public Schools deals with flood damage, the "Run Back to School" returned for its 18th year on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team

A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.

Having fun at the MPS Run Back to School event
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Andrew Rossa joined FOX6 to chat about the MPS Run Back to School event, and he was in good company with the Racing Sausages!

Supporting student health and wellness
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Erica Wasserman joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the MPS Run Back to School event and the importance of supporting student health and wellness.

MPS Run Back to School event benefits students
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Brian Litzsey joined FOX6 WakeUp with all the details on the MPS Run Back to School event and how it benefits the students taking part in youth sports.

MPS Run Back to School 2025
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Arvyanna Young joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the MPS Run Back to School event.

Franklin school district referendum; neighbors say they were misled

Some Franklin homeowners are feeling blindsided after supporting a referendum to improve athletic facilities at the high school, only to learn new plans would clear eight acres of woodlands near their homes.

Wisconsin releases $16 million in aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released more than $16 million in state aid to Milwaukee Public Schools.

Ranking the best and worst community colleges in 2025

There are many things to consider when selecting a school like tuition costs and class offerings, and these community colleges earn high grades. See the list.

Franklin High School athletic field plans change, irking neighbors

The Franklin School District wants to use money to eliminate wooded areas and add athletic fields and tennis courts. Neighbors feel the district misled them.

Milwaukee Back to School Festival at King Park celebrates 30 years

Milwaukee County Parks and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center partnered for the 30th annual Back to School Festival on Saturday.

Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race

President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault, case dismissed at trial

Two men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside a UWM housing facility last year. Now, the case against one of those men has been dropped.