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Carbon Monoxide Leak + 12K COVID-19 Deaths + Hidden Camera

A Milwaukee assistant city was fired after making pro-Russian remarks and the White House's new COVID-19 plan.

Here's what was happening in Wisconsin this week.
Here's what was happening in Wisconsin this week. (Ethan Duran/Patch)

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


No Detectors In UWM Carbon Monoxide Leak That Hospitalized 17

MILWAUKEE, WI — Carbon monoxide detectors were "not required" in a UW-Milwaukee residence hall when a leak caused an evacuation and hospitalizations. Read more.

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12K COVID-19 Deaths In Wisconsin As Pandemic Nears 2 Year Mark

WISCONSIN — COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11. The Badger State has counted 12,000 deaths due to the virus. Read more.

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Milwaukee Man Spied On Gym Members With Coffee Cup Camera: DA

MILWAUKEE, WI — A warrant is out for a Milwaukee man's arrest after prosecutors said he recorded multiple people showering and changing in a gym. Read more.


Milwaukee Attorney Fired After Comment On Russian TV

MILWAUKEE, WI — Jennifer DeMaster was fired from the city attorney's office for being a "poor fit." Earlier, she made statements on Russian television. Read more.

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