Rory Linnane

One of the victims attempted to get help at the nearby high school. He died at the hospital.

Schools in two major charter school networks — Milwaukee College Prep and Carmen Schools of Science and Technology — could leave the MPS umbrella.

At a public park near Pius XI Catholic High School, a proposal for the school to build a sports complex on the grounds has sparked debate.

Most children in Milwaukee County were FoodShare recipients at least once in 2024. As the program nears a halt, teachers call for donations.

In an effort of Milwaukee's new 'Kids Cabinet,' hundreds of city workers will volunteer monthly in MPS schools.

The Milwaukee School Board on Oct. 28 approved the district's tax levy and adjusted its budget based on state aid, the ongoing need for lead-based paint cleanup and declining enrollment.

Reporting 83 teaching vacancies, Milwaukee Public Schools hopes to attract retired teachers back to work with a signing bonus and part-time options.

MPS officials said it might be a mercury spill from science equipment at Riverside High School as students are told not to report to school Sept. 2.

State grants cover the program for students on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The state is still withholding $25 million from Milwaukee Public Schools as it completes a late financial audit.