Wants to build on that she has mentioned in recent weeks her plans to improve reading and math scores. Close the achievement gap between students of different races and says she also wants to expand mps arts and athletic programs. Mps has about 75 thousand students and 9 thousand staff members. The district has some year round schools. And International Baccalaureate schools already in session. But today is the kickoff for most kids. Teachers all over the strict have spent the last week getting its september 1st, and it feels like fall is here weve got low humidity and mostly to partly sunny skies, with highs reaching the low 70s. There is a slim chance for a lake effect rain shower in the afternoon, but we should stay mostly dry. Overnight well be clear with lows in the mid 50s. Today partly sunny with an isolated sprinkle possible. High 71 a woman who was severely beaten on milwaukees south side earlier this month has died. Police say shelby manriquez was assaulted by her daughter on
Recess and around 70 on the ride home. Becoming mostly clear this evening with temperatures falling into the mid to upper 50s. Sunshine expected most of Labor Day Weekend and temperatures will gradually warm back into the low 80s. Today partly sunny with an isolated sprinkle possible. High 70 dewpoint 58 wind ne 515 mph tonight mostly clear. Low 57 dewpoint wind ne 510 mph today is the big day Nicolet High School will be rolling out the red carpet for its students for the first day of school today. And its the first day of class for thousands of Milwaukee Public School students. Yesterday mps teachers were putting the final touches on special event is happening this morning at the sherman multicultural arts academy on the citys north side. Its welcoming mps superintendent darienne driver state superintendent tony evers as well as milwaukee mayor tom barrett. It will be an opportunity for kids to understand that we appreciate not just on day one but every day of the year. Sherman multic
Only on fox6 tonight a little boy and his grandmother killed in a hit and run but the man accused of causing the crash is out of jail. Plus this was the scene in sherman park 2 and a half weeks ago. Tonight milwaukee reflects on what caused the unrest. And despite more arrests last night their riot gear dont do nothing but antagonize the people thats out here. Demonstrators say theyre not going to stop gathering. Our big story tonight demanding a dozen people have been detained near sherman park. Theyre gathering at the spot where Sylville Smith was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police officer. We have Team Coverage bret lemoine looks at peoples opinions surrounding the unrest earlier this month. But lets begin with ashley sears. Shes live in sherman park whats the mood like tonight . It is a much calmer night. The group gathered at a memorial at 44th and auer moved to this they say they will continue to mourn out here. Tension in sherman park tuesday night, police block the streets d
Traffic check red on traffic map major delays yellow on traffic map some delays green on traffic map no delays its an exciting day for Milwaukee Public Schools students it is the first day of a Brand New School year Deandra Corinthios is live from Sherman Multicultural Arts School w students will kick off the new year this morning around 730 driver. Milwaukee mayor tom barrett. The state superintendent as well as teachers and parents teachers across the district have been busy putting the finishing touches on their classrooms this week. Mps has about 75 thousand students. And about 9 thousand staff members. School. The welcome event will highlight the white house turnaround arts program. It is an arts and humanities focused Program Designed to increase student achievement. And mps is the only district in the state selected to participate. Four mps schools are part of the program, superintendent darienne driver has spoken about her vision for the Upcoming School year in recent weeks. Sh
Nothing but antagonize the people thats out here. Milwaukee police say they are being called to 44th and auer by neighbors. Complaining about large groups gathered at a memorial for sylville smith. The 23yearold was shot and killed by an officer in this spot weeks ago. Smiths brother sedan insists gatehrings have been peaceful. Police say when asked to leave, the majority of people dispersed, but some were detained for resisting and disorderly conduct. 17 08 we arent going to sit out here and antagonize anyone to incite any riot, thats not what my family is about. Smith says the group will continue to of his brothers death is made public. 07 17 we need that footage, thats what we need, thats what we demand a community clashing as both sides try to find their own peace. 17 24 we are about peace, we are about love. Thats what we are about. We want the video released. Smith tells us he plans to meet with the Sherman Park Community association tomorrow to address neighborhood, Ashley Sears