Unique program at UWM helping veterans adjust to civilian life
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It can be difficult to leave a career you know for something entirely different.
Move-in day goes smoothly for freshmen at UW-Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Wednesday, August 28th was the first of three days students were scheduled to move into the residence halls at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.With about 2,700 students moving in in just three days, some incoming freshmen and their parents thought they were in for a long day.
UWM student charged in connection with heroin overdose death
GREENDALE (WITI) -- 20-year-old Tyler Schmidt of Greendale has been charged in connection with the overdose death of 56-year-old Tim Stanczyk of Watertown in December of 2012.
Summer "College for Kids" program brings in record numbers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of kids have found a way to stay out of the heat, and they're learning in the process.
UWM men's basketball returning to U.S. Cellular Arena
MILWAUKEE (Business Journal) -- After a one-year hiatus, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men’s basketball will return to the U.S. Cellular Arena.
UWM receives $1 million to advance drinking water studies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) recently received a gift of $1 million from Kikkoman, Inc.
Officials announce county app built by UWM students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County unveiled a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.UWM Chancellor Michael R.
UWM meteorologist says EF-5 tornado that struck OK will be studied
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are many ways to look at the tragedy in Oklahoma, after a tornado ripped through Moore, OK on Monday, May 20th.
Marquette, UWM grads don caps and gowns, celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Sunday, May 19th was "Graduation Day" for now former UW-Milwaukee and Marquette University students, who celebrated their commencements in downtown Milwaukee.
Beyond the Game: UW-Milwaukee Panthers baseball
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The snow and rain created obstacles for the UW-Milwaukee baseball team during the 2013 season.
UWM continues to sell Palermo's pizza on campus after protest
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee officials on Thursday, May 9th released a statement as to the status of Palermo's Pizza sales on campus.
UWM administration suspends sales of Palermo's through the summer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some UW-Milwaukee students led a protest on the UWM campus on Tuesday, May 7th -- urging the university to end its relationship with Palermo's Pizza.The National Labor Relations Board has denied an appeal filed by Voces de la Frontera — an immigrant rights group representing some fired Palermo’s Pizza workers.
Milwaukee Brewers getting out the vote for All-Star game
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are getting out the vote for the All-Star game!A "Vote Brewers" party was held at UW-Milwaukee on Thursday, May 2nd.
Riverview Dorm on UW-Milwaukee campus evacuated following fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Approximately 400 students in the Riverview Dorm on the UW-Milwaukee campus were evacuated from the building in the early morning hours of Monday, April 29th following a fire.According to officials, the small fire broke out in a paper towel holder just before 1:00 a.m. in the men's bathroom on the second floor.No additional details have been released at this time -- including the cause of the fire or the amount of damage sustained.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Officials investigating strong armed robbery near UWM campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials are reporting a robbery that occurred on Monday, April 8th near the UW-Milwaukee campus.Officials say a strong armed robbery occurred around 9:00 p.m. near the 3200 block of N.
Beyond the Game: UWM Athletic Director Amanda Braun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- UW-Milwaukee is sitting out the NCAA Tournament this March, as it has every year since 2006.
UW-Milwaukee fraternity steps in to restore home after fatal fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A fire took the life of a young boy back in February, and now, a group of UW-Milwaukee students has stepped in to bring new life to this home.Seven-year-old Miguel Quintanilla lost his life one day after he was pulled from a fire at a home near 10th and Holt in Milwaukee.Officials say a refrigerator is to blame for sparking the flames.The fire not only took the life of the only son of two military veterans, but also, their home.Now, a group of UWM students -- part of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, have stepped in to restore the home.
Beyond the Game: UWM Sports Journalism Professor Gregg Hoffmann
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us will admit to having some sort of early influence in our careers, for a bevy of notable local sports personalities, that influence was one man: Gregg Hoffmann.Listen to the radio, go to an Admirals game, check out the Bucks on TV, take in a race and you may very well be seeing the influence of Gregg Hoffmann, the father of sports journalism at UW-Milwaukee."He was inspirational because he was doing what he wanted to do.
Hundreds attend UWM’s Women Leaders Conference
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sky's the limit regardless of your gender.
Beyond the Game: UW-Milwaukee's Ryan Haggerty
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It is a bittersweet time of year for senior college basketball players.