5K COVID-19 Deaths + Acid Attacker Sentenced + 3 Shooters Charged

MILWAUKEE, WI — Miss any stories in Wisconsin this week? Here are the top stories.

5,000+ Wisconsin COVID-19 Deaths Were Preventable With Vaccines: Study

WISCONSIN — Every second COVID-19 death in the U.S. could have been prevented after vaccines became widely available, researchers said. Read more.

Milwaukee Man Sentenced To Prison In 2019 Hate Crime Acid Attack

MILWAUKEE, WI — A court sentenced Clifton Blackwell, 64, to 10 years in prison after he was convicted with throwing battery acid in another man's face. Read more.

3 Charged In Downtown Milwaukee Shooting That Injured 17

MILWAUKEE, WI — The shooting was one of three that caused mass panic in the hours following Friday's playoff game between the Bucks and Boston Celtics. Read more.

Monkeypox Found In U.S., Europe: What WI Residents Should Know

WISCONSIN — The last time monkeypox was detected in the western hemisphere was in Wisconsin in 2003, state health officials said. Read more.

5-Year-Old's Death Investigated As Fentanyl Poisoning: MKE Examiner

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee police are investigating a 5-year-old's death as probable fentanyl poisoning, the medical examiner's office said. Read more.

Milwaukee Issues Mask Advisory As County Experiences 'High' Spread

MILWAUKEE, WI — Everyone regardless of vaccination over the age of 2 should mask indoors as case rates ramp up in Milwaukee County, health officials said. Read more.

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