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Kenosha Judge Denies Evidence In Rittenhouse Case: Week In Review

Plus, Ryan Braun retires, a man is arrested in a quadruple homicide investigation and two counties have critically high coronavirus cases.

Here's some Wisconsin news in case you missed it this week.
Here's some Wisconsin news in case you missed it this week. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

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KENOSHA, WI — A Kenosha judge denied a request from prosecutors to use Rittenhouse's meeting with Proud Boy as evidence during his November trial. Read more.


Milwaukee Brewer Ryan Braun Retiring From Major League Baseball

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MILWAUKEE, WI — The left fielder announced his retirement Tuesday after 14 years of playing on Milwaukee's baseball team. Read more.


1 Arrested In Connection With Quadruple Homicide In Western WI

WISCONSIN — One man has been arrested after four gunshot victims were found in a western Wisconsin cornfield. Read more.


2 Wisconsin Counties Have Critically High COVID-19 Case Activity

WISCONSIN — Two Wisconsin counties have critically high COVID-19 case burdens as the statewide average continues to rise. Read more.


About 400 Afghan Refugees Will Resettle In Wisconsin: Reports

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin is projected to have 399 Afghan refugees resettle in the state from among a first group headed to the United States, reports show. Read more.


Four UW System Schools Say 70 Percent Of Students Vaccinated

WISCONSIN —The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee said 70 percent of its student body was fully vaccinated for COVID-19 on Thursday. Read more.


Pick 'N Save, Metro Market Will See Price Rises: Kroger CFO

WISCONSIN — Pick 'n Save and Metro Market will raise their prices after parent company Kroger saw inflation after the second financial quarter ended. Read more.


WI Schools Face COVID-19 Outbreaks And Closures

WISCONSIN — Some Wisconsin schools have closed in-person classes as COVID-19 cases explode among students and staff. Read more.


Almost 70 Percent Of WI State Employees Are Partially Vaccinated

WISCONSIN — Almost 70 percent of Wisconsin's state employees have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose after having to report their status. Read more.


Oak Creek Restaraunt Hopes To Help Employees With Car Payments

OAK CREEK, WI — The owner of a few local Jersey Mike's franchises, including the one in Oak Creek, wants to help his employees buy cars. Read more.


I-94 Expansion: Coalition Suggests 'Fix At Six' Alternative

MILWAUKEE, WI — An alternative to expanding a segment of I-94 in Milwaukee, which includes a new transit system, was proposed by a coalition this week. Read more.


Wisconsin Schools Ranked Among 2022's Best Colleges: U.S. News

WISCONSIN — New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as graduation rates, student excellence and more. Read more.

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