DEVELOPING: UWM TKE fraternity suspended, police investigating

DEVELOPING: UWM TKE fraternity suspended, police investigating

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials have announced the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity has been suspended.FOX6 News learned of the suspension Thursday evening, September 18th.UW-Milwaukee says the fraternity has been suspended "on an interim basis" as police conduct an investigation.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says campus police are investigating allegations of date rape drugs placed in alcoholic drinks at a party at the house on Oakland Avenue last weekend.We're told the investigation began after officers interviewed individuals who attended the party.A UW-Milwaukee spokesman says one student has been arrested.

Bucks tip of search for Milwaukee's top talent

Bucks tip of search for Milwaukee's top talent

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks are working in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Marquette University to find fun, energetic and talented individuals eager to showcase their skills in front of thousands of fans at the BMO Harris Bradley Center this season.The Bucks will hold open auditions for their game night entertainers, including national anthem singers, Young Bucks, Grand Dancers, and Hoop Troop members on several dates in September.On Wednesday, September 10th, auditions for the Bucks Hoop Troop will take place at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on 1001 N.

Student robbed at gunpoint, sexually assaulted feet from UWM campus

Student robbed at gunpoint, sexually assaulted feet from UWM campus

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted for an armed robbery and sexual assault on Milwaukee’s East Side.Officers were dispatched to neighborhood just north of Locust and Oakland at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18th.A 19-year-old woman reported that she was approached by a man who demanded her belongings at gunpoint."A girl was saying to just take whatever she had and to just leave," said Joshua Sasman.Those are words Sasman never expected to hear outside of his window."I heard the man tell her to get on the ground, face down and to be quiet," said Sasman.The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim and took her property before fleeing on foot.Sasman called 911 -- and moments later saw the suspect flee.

U.S. Cellular Arena is no more: UW-Milwaukee takes over naming rights for downtown arena

U.S. Cellular Arena is no more: UW-Milwaukee takes over naming rights for downtown arena

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the Wisconsin Center District (WCD), which owns and operates the Milwaukee Arena, announced that the downtown arena is being renamed the "UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."The renaming of the arena is part of a broad 10-year partnership agreement between UW-Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Center District that includes the naming rights to the facility and a long-term downtown home for the UWM Panthers Men's Basketball team.A key provision of the new partnership agreement is a plan for UWM to begin hosting major concerts and other programming in the arena, including nationally known speakers.Interim Chancellor Mark Mone says the agreement helps underscore UWM's role as the region's leading university with nearly 28,000 students and 5,000 employees.“Having UWM's name on the downtown arena is an important symbol of our deep commitment to the City of Milwaukee and the entire region,” said Mone. “It fits well with our strategic plan to enhance the university's brand and to further position UWM as Milwaukee's University.”According to Mone, the partnership agreement will also raise UWM's visibility among prospective students and their families.“Having the UWM name on a major public arena in the heart of the region's cultural and social scene will strengthen our marketing efforts with the huge number of people who live in or visit Milwaukee each year,” explained Mone.Mone emphasized that no tax dollars will be used for the marketing and sponsorship initiative.

Fire crews respond to tiny electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library Sunday

Fire crews respond to tiny electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Fire officials on Sunday afternoon, June 22nd responded to a very small electrical fire inside UW-Milwaukee's library.The fire is described as a tiny electrical fire, and there was some very minor smoke damage as a result.Nothing was damaged inside the library.Fire officials say the fire may have been started by a tree possibly falling on some power lines.We're told about 50 people were inside the library at the time of the fire -- but all were able to exit safely.The power to the library was knocked out, and We Energies crews were on scene working to restore power.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.

Convicted: Three men charged in UW-Milwaukee burglaries plead guilty

Convicted: Three men charged in UW-Milwaukee burglaries plead guilty

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men accused of burglarizing dorms on the UW-Milwaukee campus have pleaded guilty.All three of those charged in this case had plea hearings on Thursday, June 19th.19-year-old Andre Dallas of Milwaukee initially faced five felony charges in the case -- four charges of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime, and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary to a building or dwelling.Dallas has pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two charges against him were dismissed as part of the plea deal.Dallas has a sentencing hearing set for August 7th.The other two charged in this case are 19-year-old Rendell Giles and 17-year-old Michael Scott.Giles and Scott have each pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary of a dwelling as party to a crime.Two of the charges against Giles were dismissed.Giles and Scott will be sentenced on August 7th.According to the criminal complaint, around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, February 16th, a UW-Milwaukee student living in Sandburg Hall’s South Tower called UW-Milwaukee police to report a loaded handgun he found lying on his roommate’s bed.

DEVELOPING: UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief placed on administrative leave

DEVELOPING: UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief placed on administrative leave

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned UW-Milwaukee's Police Chief Michael Marzion has been placed on administrative leave.An independent investigator was hired to look into allegations of sexual harassment against a student.Apparently, they exchanged explicit messages with one another online.While he ruled the chief did not technically harass the woman, the investigator was troubled by the fact that the chief had no real explanation for his behavior.Marzion will remain on leave until the provost issues a final decision.Assistant Chief Greg Habeck will serve as Interim Police Chief.An official statement from UW-Milwaukee reads as follows:"UW-Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Marzion was placed on administrative leave on June 16 following receipt of a report by an outside independent investigator hired by the university to review a complaint filed against Marzion under UWM’s Discriminatory Conduct Policy.

Search for suspects: UWM student robbed in Shorewood

Search for suspects: UWM student robbed in Shorewood

SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- Shorewood police are calling on the public for help in tracking down two armed suspects who robbed a UW-Milwaukee student on Thursday, May 15th.The crime took place just after 9:30 p.m. on E.