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WI Pedestrian Deaths In 2022 Spiked Over Earlier Years: Study
For Wisconsin's pedestrians, 2022 came with a dramatic jump in deadly traffic encounters, according to a study.

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For Wisconsin's pedestrians, 2022 came with a dramatic jump in deadly traffic encounters, according to a study.

The air quality index reached 323 in parts of Waukesha County Tuesday afternoon as wildfire smoke drifts across Wisconsin, the DNR said.
Traffic on parts of the Hank Aaron State Trail in West Allis will face detours when the Wisconsin State Fair takes place in early August.
Racine authorities are looking to identify two people who were spotted with air rifles or BB guns shooting at ducks on Sunday.
The air quality in much of Milwaukee County was very unhealthy Tuesday morning amid smoke from Canadian wildfires, authorites said.
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Forecasters said they can't rule out a chance of hazardous air quality for parts of Wisconsin as wildfire smoke creeps across the state.
The Milwaukee County Department of Transportation launched a new safety initiative that is making a stop in Wauwatosa in July.
A man was seriously burned when the car he was working on inside a Pewaukee storage unit caught fire, authorities said.
Lakeshore Learning recently opened a store in Brookfield offering educational resources and toys for kids, teachers and families.
A Milwaukee woman faces federal charges after prosecutors said she lied about providing prenatal services to at-risk populations.
The Milwaukee County Supervisor who authored a resolution to repair Old Loomis Road told Patch it came down to safety.
Milwaukee and Waukesha counties had unhealthy air quality Friday morning as forecasters warn about lingering smoke and ozone.