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Record COVID-19 Cases + School Closures + Powerball Winner
The UW-System president sends his resignation, Milwaukee could host a political convention and a spice store closes its locations.
MILWAUKEE, WI — Miss any stories in Wisconsin this week? Here are the top stories.
WI COVID-19 Cases Break Single-Day Record, With More Than 11,000
MILWAUKEE, WI — More than 11,000 Wisconsinites tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday, which health officials called the effect of the omicron variant. Read more.
Find out what's happening in Milwaukeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Wisconsin Schools Close, Go Virtual Due To COVID-19 Wave
MILWAUKEE, WI — Schools in Milwaukee and Greendale announced closures and switched to virtual learning after staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Read more.
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WI Powerball Ticket To Share Half of $632.6M Jackpot
MILWAUKEE, WI — Winning Powerball tickets for the more than $630 million jackpot were announced in Wisconsin and California. Read more.
WI University System President Turns In Resignation Papers
MILWAUKEE, WI — University of Wisconsin System interim president Tommy Thompson turned in his resignation papers, leaving regents to find a successor. Read more.
Milwaukee 1 of 4 Cities Considered To Host GOP Convention
MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee is one of four cities under consideration to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. Read more.
WI Spice Store Switches To Online Until Hospital Rates Go Down
MILWAUKEE, WI — Penzeys Spices closed in-store shopping until rates of COVID-19 hospitalizations return to manageable levels. Read more.
Worth A Read:
- 16-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot In Milwaukee
- WI Lawmakers Want $10K Minimum Bail For Repeat Offenders
- First Milwaukee Restaurant To Require Vaccination Cards
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