Honoring alumnus James Foley at Marquette University: Local artist painting his portrait

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week events, artist Mary Pimmel-Freeman was painting a portrait of slain journalist and Marquette alumnus James Foley on Wednesday, February 4th.The painting was set to be completed by Wednesday evening."I didn't know much about him before starting the painting other than just what I heard on the news and the more that I get to know him through the painting and research it's just an honor to connect with his spirit and to share his message with a wider audience," Pimmel-Freeman said.Foley was kidnapped in 2012 by the Islamic State, which recorded and posted a video of his murder last August.After his tragic death, Foley’s family and friends established the James Foley Endowed Scholarship at Marquette University, which was promoted by the likes of Katie Kouric and Anderson Cooper.

Milwaukee Bucks, Marquette University team up to build sports medicine & research facility

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell in his first presidential address announced that the university, in collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks, will construct a new a multi-purpose, co-curricular facility that supports elite-level intercollegiate and professional athletics, academic research, and campus health and wellness initiatives."We both had a pretty big vision of what this could be.

Marquette graduate student seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash, clues sought

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20th at the intersection of 17th and Wells Streets.A 25-year-old woman was walking northbound across Wells Street when she was struck by a westbound car.

BUSTED! Police arrest five, each under the age of 16, following armed robberies

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News five people, all under the age of 16 have been taken into custody in connection with a series of armed robberies committed on Wednesday morning, December 31st.A Marquette University student was the victim of a robbery occurring around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.Officials say a gold Toyota Camry with four males inside approached the Marquette student.

Officials investigate three sexual assaults that occurred on Marquette's campus in November

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Marquette University spokesman has confirmed for FOX6 News three sexual assaults were reported as occurring on the Marquette campus in November.The first incident occurred on Saturday, November 15th between 1:42 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. It was reported on Tuesday, November 18th at 6:32 p.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student at McCormick Hall.The second incident occurred on Friday, November 21st between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. It was reported on Sunday, November 23rd at 12:37 a.m. A Marquette spokesman says this was reported as a student being sexually assaulted by another student in Mashuda Hall.