Milwaukee|News|
Back To School: Milwaukee Public Schools 2023-24 Calendar
Parents in Milwaukee can mark the first day of school for the traditional calendar and important days for the early start calendar.
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Milwaukee|News|
Trump Plans To Skip Milwaukee's GOP Debate For Interview: Report
Former President Donald Trump plans to skip the primary debate in Milwaukee to interview with Tucker Carlson, The New York Times reported.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Gov. Evers Plans Trade Mission To Europe With 10 Wisconsin Companies
Democratic Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers said he is taking part in a trade mission to Europe in the fall to showcase his state's industry.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Fallen Waukesha Police Officer Gets Monument 62 Years After His Death
A Waukesha police officer who was killed by burglary suspects in 1961 was honored with a new monument Thursday, the city said.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Fox News To Host Show From Brookfield Restaurant After GOP Debate
A Fox News show co-host is planning to broadcast from the Original Pancake House in Brookfield the morning after the GOP primary debate.
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Milwaukee|News|
Powerball Ticket Sold In West Allis Wins $50K While Jackpot Grows
A Pick 'n Save in West Allis sold a lottery ticket that won $50,000 with Wednesday's Powerball drawing, Wisconsin Lottery said.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Pet Resorts Branch Into Wisconsin With First Locations In Brookfield
Two competing pet "resorts" are making their first forays into Wisconsin with Brookfield as their location of choice.
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Madison, WI|News|
49-Foot Fall Killed Indiana Man At Devil's Lake State Park In WI: DNR
Authorities on Thursday said they ruled out foul play in an accidental fall at Devil's Lake State Park that left a 42-year-old dead Tuesday.
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Milwaukee|News|
Schedule Changes Set For Milwaukee Bus Routes Before M-Card Phased Out
August will bring schedule changes for several Milwaukee County Transit System routes using rider and driver feedback, officials said.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wildfire Smoke And Ozone May Degrade WI Air Quality Over Weekend
An air quality alert is in effect across Wisconsin into next week as wildfire smoke from Canada threatens unhealthy air, officials said.
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Oak Creek, WI|News|
'Oak Creek Idol' Competition Finals Set For Saturday At Beer Garden
Oak Creek's own musical and vocal talent will be taking the stage on Saturday for a competition with awards ranging from $500 to $1000.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Around 3,000 Mink Released After Break-In At Wisconsin Farm: Police
Police said someone cut into an animal enclosure at a Wisconsin farm late last week, releasing around 3,000 mink.
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Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
Lottery Ticket Worth $350,000 Sold At Mount Pleasant Kwik Trip
Tuesday's "Supercash!" drawing found a top prize winner on a ticket purchased from a gas station in Mount Pleasant, lottery officials said.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Measles Vaccinations In WI Kindergarteners Trend Down: What To Know
CDC Data showed around 250,000 children nationwide are not vaccinated against diseases that were once nearly eradicated.
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Madison, WI|News|
Man Found Dead At Devil's Lake State Park; DNR Investigating
Authorities say a hiking group found a man and reported a possible fall near the park's west bluff after another hiker reported him missing.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Third Annual 'Brooktoberfest' Scheduled For September In Brookfield
A celebration of the fall and Oktoberfest traditions dubbed "Brooktoberfest" is set to return with Dachshunds, competitions, food and more.
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Milwaukee|News|
Wisconsin State Fair Wraps Up With Over 1M Visitors, 300K Cream Puffs
Wisconsin State Fair organizers on Tuesday revealed attendance results from 2023's event and announced the dates for next year's fair.
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Milwaukee|News|
Watch: Biden Visits Milwaukee Before City Hosts First GOP Debate
The presidential election cycle is heating up in Wisconsin with visits expected from all the top competitors before the end of August.
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Milwaukee|News|
Town Hall Meetings Begin Tuesday For Milwaukee County's 2024 Budget
Tuesday marks the first of four town halls about Milwaukee County's 2024 budget after an increase in sales tax was approved.
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Milwaukee|News|
2 Guns Stopped In One Day At Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport: TSA
A recent increase put penalty for bringing weapons to an airport as high as $14,950, depending on circumstances, the TSA said.
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