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Child MIS-C Death + Fake Vaccine Cards + UW-System Mask Rules

Plus, a bill to dodge employer vaccine requirements, a "Texas-style" abortion ban proposal and a 15-year-old's homicide in Milwaukee.

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


First WI Child Death From Syndrome Associated With COVID-19

WISCONSIN — The child lived in southeast Wisconsin and was under 10 years old, state health services said. Read more.

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MKE Police Officers Accused of Making Fake Vaccine Cards: Report

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee police disputed whether any officers were disciplined after a news station reported three made fake COVID-19 vaccine cards. Read more.

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WISCONSIN — Masking requirements will be lifted by March as COVID-19 cases trend downward in Wisconsin, the system president said. Read more.


'Immunity' Bill To Dodge Vaccine Requirements Passes State Senate

WISCONSIN — One legislator wouldn't have been infected with COVID-19 twice if they had been vaccinated, one state senator said in a hearing. Read more.


'Texas-Style' 6-Week Abortion Ban Passes Wisconsin Committee

WISCONSIN — Abortions after six weeks, before most people know they are pregnant, would be banned under a WI bill, abortion rights supporters said. Read more.


Girl, 15, Shot And Killed In Northwest Milwaukee: Police

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee police were investigating the 15-year-old girl's shooting death on Sunday. Read more.

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