"It's really concerning:" Attempted carjackings blocks apart within minutes has folks on high alert
SHOREWOOD -- Two attempted carjackings that happened blocks apart occurred within minutes of each other on Thursday, November 5th.
Relief at UW-Milwaukee after arrests made following armed robbery on campus
MILWAUKEE -- After an armed robbery on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus, and others near campus, some students said they were growing concerned for their safety.
Plea for information: UW-Milwaukee police warn students in wake of attempted armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Students who attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are being alerted in the wake of an attempted armed robbery on campus early Wednesday, October 28th -- and police are working to determine whether two other armed robberies are connected.According to UWM's website, an attempted armed robbery happened just after 2 a.m. on the exterior steps between the Chemistry Building and Lapham Hall.
"I want to kill people so bad:" Police investigate threat of violence posted to 'UWM Uncovered' Facebook page
MILWAUKEE -- A threat of violence at school has prompted a massive investigation at UW-Milwaukee.
"Just words?" Student group at UWM drafts a list of words believed to be microaggressions
MILWAUKEE -- It is a way to be kind or is it stifling freedom of speech?
Proposed bill would allow concealed guns in public university and college buildings
MILWAUKEE -- Should concealed guns be allowed inside public university and college buildings?
Panther pride: UWM fans get excited over new 1,200-pound mascot statue
MILWAUKEE -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and alumni unveiled a 1,200-pound statue to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Panther mascot.The unveiling took place after the annual Panther Prowl 5K run on Saturday, October 10th.The bronze statue, located in front of Enderis Hall, is 6-feet tall, 12-feet long and designed by UWM alum, Tom Queoff.
New Bublr Bike stations now available at UW-Milwaukee, students get to ride free
MILWAUKEE -- Six new Bublr Bike stations opened at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Tuesday, October 6th.UWM Chancellor Mark Mone, Mayor Tom Barrett, other university representatives were on hand for the unveiling Tuesday morning.
"Today is a huge thrill:" Mark Mone inaugurated as UW-Milwaukee's 9th chancellor
MILWAUKEE -- It's a celebration that's months overdue.
"You always want to prepare:" Mass shooting in Oregon has UWM police cracking down on campus safety
MILWAUKEE -- The Oregon school shooting has college campuses across the nation looking at the way they train for and respond to active shooter scenarios.Active shooters are becoming more prevalent and with each incident lessons are learned.
Two sisters from South Florida, one a UW-Milwaukee grad, killed in wrong-way crash on I-95
POMPANO BEACH, Florida — Two sisters from South Florida died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 as they were returning home from Disney World.The Florida Highway Patrol says a Jeep Cherokee traveling the wrong way near Fort Pierce Saturday, September 26th struck the sisters' Toyota Matrix head-on.The vehicles exploded into a fireball that was captured on cellphone video.Officials say 24-year-old Alexis Musumeci and her 23-year-old sister Brittany were declared dead at the scene.
"I'm happy here:" UWM Panthers soccer team gets some help from players new to America
MILWAUKEE -- Americans consider this to be football season, but this is also the futbol season for a group of college players who have found their way to America.International invasions can be a big deal.
"$35M a day is lost to shoplifting:" Two recent cases illustrate why retail theft must be taken seriously
MILWAUKEE -- Murders, gun violence and other violent crimes may be overshadowing attention and effort against another crime -- one of the most common in the country.
Safety Week: UWM students are getting some extra lessons this week
MILWAUKEE -- Students at UW-Milwaukee are getting some extra lessons this week, outside the classroom.
"Women for Hillary:" Clinton speaks on UWM campus as Republicans weigh in on email controversy
MILWAUKEE -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is set to speak in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, September 10th -- on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus.The event marked Clinton's first trip to Wisconsin during this presidential campaign.
Hillary Clinton to make campaign stop in Milwaukee Thursday evening
MILWAUKEE -- Hillary Clinton will be in Milwaukee on Thursday, September 10th for a "Women for Hillary" grassroots organizing meeting at UW-Milwaukee, her campaign says.In a statement issued to FOX6 News, campaign officials said this about the event:
"We have to feel safe:" Milwaukee police make their presence known on UWM campus
MILWAUKEE -- A new school year is upon us and as college students head back to campus, police are there alongside them.
They "packed the essentials:" UW-Milwaukee students are moved into the dorms
MILWAUKEE -- One by one, cars packed to the brim drove into UWM's campus for move-in day.
"Sense of togetherness:" Thousands of MPS teachers, staff usher in new school year
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Milwaukee Public School teachers and staff came together in downtown Milwaukee on Thursday, August 27th to kick off the new school year -- and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Slaying of journalists in Virginia raises safety concerns for young journalists: "It brings up a whole lot of issues"
MILWAUKEE -- Reporter Alison Parker and camerman Adam Ward, journalists for WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia were gunned down on Wednesday morning, August 26th on live television.