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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.

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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.
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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