Pete Zervakis

Milwaukee

News Anchor at Spectrum News 1 (Milwaukee, WI)

Articles

Local teacher headed to Peru to learn education styles around the globe

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

March is Women's History Month. This year's Women's History Month theme focuses on leaders in education. Disha Bhagwat is a teacher at Wauwatosa West High School. She is taking part in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange program. Bhagwat will be traveling to Peru this summer to learn about different education styles around the globe. Bhagwat joined Spectrum News 1's In Focus to discuss how she hopes to take what she learns back to Wisconsin.
A look at efforts to deregulate education in Florida

Jul 25, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

The end of the summer can be an exciting time for parents and students as they prepare to head back to the classroom. This year, with the new "Learn Local" legislation in effect, schools have more authority over teacher training and retention initiatives, as well as a new framework to measure student progress. What will these changes mean for teachers and students? And how will school district funding plans and testing requirements be impacted? State Sen.
A review of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Jul 21, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

Gov. Greg Abbott (R) TexasLt. Gov. Jon Husted (R) OhioSen. Steven Daines (R) MontanaCongressman Richard Hudson (R) North CarolinaTexas Governor Greg Abbott talks about his RNC speech which focused heavily on the border saying that there are three laws already on the books in the United States that President Biden is refusing to enforce. Abbott says the laws require the President to deny illegal entry, detain anyone who enters illegally and build border barriers.
In Focus: RNC Wrap 2024

Jul 21, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

Pete Zervakis talks to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Montana Sen. Steve Daines about the recent Republican National Convention. Spectrum News' Reuben Jones also shares a report with North Carolina Congressman Richard Hudson on the upcoming November election.
RNC presents massive marketing, PR opportunity for Milwaukee

Jul 12, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

MILWAUKEE — When the Republican National Convention begins Monday morning, businesses across Milwaukee will have a major opportunity to market and promote themselves. Brian Bennett, President of STIR Advertising and Integrated Messaging, said businesses looking to get some last minute publicity should try to find ways to draw in the media. Bennett said media outlets from across the world will be in Milwaukee and searching for positive stories to tell about Wisconsin.
In Focus: Ald. Spiker reacts to turbulent situation at Milwaukee Public Schools

Jun 16, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

In Focus: Ald. Spiker reacts to turbulent situation at Milwaukee Public Schools By Pete Zervakis Wisconsin PUBLISHED 10:05 AM ET Jun. 16, 2024 PUBLISHED 10:05 AM EDT Jun. 16, 2024 Ald. Scott Spiker serves on the Milwaukee Common Council. Spiker has called for more accountability in the wake of Milwaukee Public Schools' financial problems.
In Focus: MMAC frustrated by MPS' fiscal problems

Jun 16, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

Dale Kooyenga is the President of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). MMAC is frustrated by MPS' fiscal problems. The organization represents the business community and actively pushed Milwaukee taxpayers to vote against MPS' referendum.
Political science professor says Trump verdict could swing undecided voters

May 31, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

UW-La Crosse Political Science Professor Anthony Chergosky said the number of undecided voters remaining in a pivotal swing state like Wisconsin are few. That small number of voters could decide which candidate wins the Badger State's 10 electoral votes and that outcome could ultimately determine who sits in the White House. Chergosky said it's possible the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial could be a deciding factor among independent voters.
In Focus: Sen. Hesselbein discusses new role as Minority Leader

May 7, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Pete Zervakis

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In Focus: Sen. Hesselbein discusses new role as Minority Leader

May 6, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Pete Zervakis

State Sen. Diane Hesselbein (D-Middleton) leads Democrats in the Upper Chamber. She was elected by her caucus to serve as Minority Leader late last year. In an exclusive one-on-one conversation with Spectrum News 1 "In Focus," Hesselbein spoke about her priorities for the year ahead and Democrats' chances to hold Wisconsin in November.