Milwaukee, WI|News|
1 Million Wisconsinites Have Been Fully Vaccinated From COVID-19
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services made the announcement on Monday.
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- Waukesha, WI
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I was a reporter for several years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Waukesha Freeman and most recently a news producer with WISN 12.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Candidate Profile: Mushir Hassan for Elmbrook School District
Mushir Hassan, a current Elmbrook School Board member-at-large, tells Patch why he should retain his seat on the board.
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Waukesha|News|
Candidate Profile: Doerr For Village Of Waukesha President
Michael Doerr shares with Patch why he should elected as Village of Waukesha president.
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Waukesha|News|
Candidate Profile: Kurt O'Bryan For Waukesha School Board
Kurt O'Bryan tells Patch why he should retain his seat on the School District Of Waukesha School Board.
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Waukesha|News|
Candidate Profile: Diane Voit For Waukesha School Board
Diane Voit tells Patch why she should retain her seat on the School District Of Waukesha School Board.
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Waukesha|News|
Candidate Profile: Carstens For Village Of Waukesha Trustee
Brandon Carstens shares with Patch why he should be elected as a Village of Waukesha trustee.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Evers Vetoes Wisconsin Legislative Oversight Of COVID-19 Funds
Governor's plan invests in restoring economic well-being, expanding broadband and building infrastructure, and continuing pandemic response.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Big Changes On Bluemound Road In Brookfield
Honey Berry Pancakes and Café is now open at 17915 W. Bluemound Rd. Office Depot and Dick's Sporting Goods Warehouse are closing.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Common Council Rejects Proposed Mexican Restaurant
Due to change in state law, the Council must pass a resolution that specifically states, on the record, the evidence supporting the denial.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
3rd COVID-19 Variant Detected In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin DHS confirmed on Friday the first case of a potentially more severe COVID-19 variant that originated in Brazil.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Kroger to Host Community Vaccination Clinic At Summerfest
The clinic opens on Tuesday will be ongoing at the Summerfest Guest Services building.
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Waukesha|News|
Kroger Donates $1M For Victims, Survivors Of Roundy’s Shooting
The Fund will support the needs of victims, families, survivors, and the community affected by the shooting.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Couple With Over 20 Kids Officially Adopts New Son
On Friday, Timothy James O'Brien, 12, welcomed into his forever home.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Electric Scooters Arrive In Wauwatosa Monday
Wauwatosa's Board of Public Works recently approved an agreement with Bird Rides for the company to bring electric scooters to the city.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Here’s How Much Less Women Make In WI: Gender Pay Gap
As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on women’s progress in the workplace, they still make significantly less than men in every state.
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Waukesha|News|
Pedestrian Deaths Spike In Wisconsin During Pandemic’s Early Day
As dangerous driving behaviors increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the number of pedestrians killed, a new report says.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Principal Sprayed With Slime 98 Times For Fundraiser
Banting Elementary School Principal Mary Garcia-Velez was sprayed for a new playground equipment fundraiser on Wednesday.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Family Surprised With Monthly Mortgage Payment
The couple closed on their home, welcomed their first son into the world during the pandemic and are now expecting their second son.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Fighting Hunger: How To Apply For Food Stamps In Wisconsin
Close to 42 million Americans are expected to be food insecure in 2021. Here’s what you should know about the federal SNAP program.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Community-Based Vaccine Clinic In Marathon County Opens April 6
Three other community-vaccination clinics are located in Rock County, La Crosse County and Racine County.
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