Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha Mental Health Facility Reduces Beds, Plans New Crisis Unit
The Waukesha County Mental Health Center is reducing its inpatient bed capacity with plans on opening a new crisis unit.
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Milwaukee|News|
Heat And Humidity On The Way For SE Wisconsin, Storms Possible: NWS
By Wednesday much of southeastern Wisconsin can expect heat indices around 100, the National Weather Service forecast.
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Hudson, WI|News|
Teen Killed, 4 Injured In Stabbing On WI River While Tubing: Sheriff
Authorities said a 52-year-old from Minnesota is being held in jail awaiting charges. Two of the injured were from Wisconsin.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Bystanders Give CPR After Teen Pulled From Water At Menomonee Park
A 14-year-old regained a pulse after being pulled from the water at Menomonee County Park Thursday evening, authorites said.
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Milwaukee|News|
Man Charged After Fatal Stabbing On Milwaukee's Far South Side
A man accused of fatally stabbing someone during a fight told police he only wanted to cause enough damage for stitches, a complaint said.
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Milwaukee|News|
Milwaukee Co. Plans Referendum On Gun Restrictions, But Not Abortion
Voters in Milwaukee County can expect to see two referendums in the fall on "military-style" firearms and marijuana legalization.
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Milwaukee|News|
Godlewski Ends Run For U.S. Senate, Endorses Barnes: Report
State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate on Friday, narrowing the field for frontrunner Mandela Barnes.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Pickup Truck Crashes Onto New Berlin Golf Course, 1 Arrested: Police
A pickup truck crashed through the east fence of New Berlin Hills Golf Course early Thursday and alcohol may be a factor, police said.
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Milwaukee|News|
Feds Allocate WI Enough Monkeypox Vaccines For 743 People: DHS
The vaccines are being prioritized for people who were already exposed or at higher risk of exposure, health officials announced Thursday.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha Drug Unit Getting More Federal Support, Investigative Reach
The Waukesha County Metro Drug Unit will be a DEA Task Force by the end of this year, authorities announced.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Woman Charged After Fatal Crash In Genesee: Report
A woman is facing a charge of homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle after police said a pickup truck crashed into van, leaving one dead.
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Franklin, WI|News|
18-Mile Police Chase In Franklin Ends With Arrest
Franklin police said they arrested a 19-year-old man from Milwaukee near 27th and Loomis after a chase early Thursday morning.
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Madison, WI|News|
Opioid Maker Agrees To $4.2B Settlement With WI And Other States: DOJ
The Wisconsin Department of Justice said it reached a settlement agreement with an opioid maker accused of deceptive marketing.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Deaths On Lac La Belle Leave Families Mourning; Victims Identified
After authorites said two people died within the span of four days on Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, two families have been left to mourn.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Construction Begins On Mayfair Road Luxury Apartment Building
A 258-unit apartment building on Mayfair Road is expected to have its first residents by August of 2023, developers announced Wednesday.
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Oak Creek, WI|News|
Over 250 Motorcyclists Expected To Finish Fundraiser Ride In Oak Creek
Organizers of the American Legion Legacy Run expect 250 motorcycles to end a five-day ride across the country in Oak Creek on Aug. 25.
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Milwaukee|News|
Alex Lasry Ends Run For U.S. Senate Ahead Of Primary
Endorsing Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Alex Lasry dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
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Oak Creek, WI|News|
Located Safe: Woman Went Missing From Oak Creek Tuesday
Authorites said Mary Vossekuil was located safe after she went missing on Tuesday.
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Milwaukee|News|
Most WI Patch Readers Oppose Arming Teachers In School: Survey
Most Wisconsin readers who responded to Patch's survey said "no" to arming teachers, but some argued it could deter shootings.
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Waukesha, WI|News|
Trump To Visit Waukesha Before Primary To Support Michels: Reports
Ahead of the Republican gubernatorial primary vote on Aug. 9, former president Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Waukesha, reports said.
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