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Judge Weighs Lesser Charges In Rittenhouse Trial: Week In Review

Plus, the Packers are fined for COVID-19 violations, a prisoner escapes General Mitchell Airport and Wisconsin hits 800K coronavirus cases.

Here's the Wisconsin news you may have missed.
Here's the Wisconsin news you may have missed. (Sean Krajacic/AP)

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


Rittenhouse Trial: Judge Allows Lesser Charges

KENOSHA, WI — Prosecutors made their case Friday for including lesser charges for the jury to consider in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Read more.

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Packers, Rodgers Fined After COVID-19 Protocol Violation

GREEN BAY, WI — The NFL fined the Green Bay Packers $300K and quarterback Aaron Rodgers $14,560 for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols. Read more.

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Prisoner Escaped During Bathroom Break At MKE Airport: Sheriff

MILWAUKEE, WI — The private company that lost a prisoner at General Mitchell International Airport on Tuesday has had similar incidents happen in the past. Read more.


Wisconsin Surpasses 800,000 COVID-19 Cases

MILWAUKEE, WI — More than 100,000 Wisconsinites were infected with COVID-19 between September and early November. Read more.


Tips To Avoid Scams During WI Health Insurance Open Enrollment

MILWAUKEE, WI — WI residents should avoid robocalls, emails and unsolicited calls from people trying to sell them health insurance during open enrollment. Read more.


2 New Cheetahs Settle In At Milwaukee County Zoo

MILWAUKEE, WI — Two female cheetahs joined the Big Cat Country exhibit in early November. Read more.


Meijer Offers Free Turkeys To Wisconsinites Who Spend $100

MILWAUKEE, WI — The retailer said it would offer a selection of free turkeys to Wisconsin customers who spend $100 at its stores. Read more.


New WI Hospital Safety Ratings: 15 Get 'A' Grade, 3 Get 'D'

WISCONSIN — The nonprofit graded nearly 3,000 hospitals in Wisconsin and across the country on how well they prevent errors, infections and more. Read more.


Best Nursing Homes In Wisconsin: 2022 Ratings Released

MILWAUKEE, WI — The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more. Read more.

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