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Masks In School + Afghan Refugees: Wisconsin Week In Review

Plus, prosecutors want separate Rittenhouse video, Oak Creek man's family sues Amazon and a Les Paul guitar auction.

ACROSS WISCONSIN —Miss any news in Wisconsin this week? Here are some of the top headlines of the week, including the latest on COVID-19 and some of the top local news from Wisconsin.


Fort McCoy Could Take In Thousands Of Afghan Refugees: Report

ACROSS WISCONSIN — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says that Fort McCoy could receive hundreds or thousands Afghan refugees. Read more.

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Prosecutors Seek Video Of Separate Rittenhouse Incident: Report

WISCONSIN — Prosecutors filed two motions in Kyle Rittenhouse's upcoming trial to use video of him in a separate incident and to obtain names of those who donated to his legal defense. Read more.

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OAK CREEK, WI — The estate of a man who was killed from a fall during the construction of Amazon's Oak Creek warehouse is suing. Read more.


Wizard of Waukesha's 'No. 1' Guitar To Be Auctioned

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha native Les Paul's earliest guitar to be auctioned Oct. 13 in New York. Read more.


3rd COVID Vaccine Dose For Immunocompromised: What To Know In WI

WISCONSIN —The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends people being treated for certain cancers and diseases to get a third vaccine dose. Read more.


WI School Districts Make Decisions On Mask Policies: List
WISCONSIN — Here are the school districts that will require masks, will recommend them and will consider mask rules in the future. Read more.


COVID-19 Breakthrough Case Rate Doubled In Wisconsin
WISCONSIN — The rate of breakthrough COVID-19 cases in people who are fully vaccinated doubled from February to July. Read more.


Brookfield Deli To Reopen Wednesday After Storm Outage

BROOKFIELD, WI — Danielle's Deli lost power for several days after last week's storms. Read more.


Waukesha Restaurant To Shorten Hours Because Of Staff Shortage

WAUKESHA, WI — Gyros West has been in business for 31 years. It will close one day a week starting the week of Aug. 23. Read more.

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