Staged Robbery + Detective Shot + Extra Charges For Brooks

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

Deadly Milwaukee Burger King Robbery Was 'Staged': Prosecutors

MILWAUKEE, WI — A robbery at a Milwaukee Burger King that ended with 16-year-old Niesha Brazell-Harris being fatally shot was 'staged,' a complaint said. Read more.

Off-Duty Milwaukee Detective Shot Trying To Stop Robbery: Police

MILWAUKEE, WI — An off-duty Milwaukee police detective was shot multiple times after intervening in a robbery on Thursday, Milwaukee police said. Read more.

Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack: 71 New Charges Filed

WAUKESHA, WI — Darrell Brooks Jr. is to appear Friday in Waukesha County Circuit Court regarding the charges, from the Nov. 21 Christmas Parade deaths. Read more.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Hospitalizations Set New Record

MILWAUKEE, WI — Wisconsin hospitals counted nearly 2,300 COVID-19 patients on Wednesday, and omicron's peak hasn't happened yet in the state. Read more.

COVID-19: When Omicron Will Peak In WI, According To Experts

MILWAUKEE, WI — The omicron variant of the coronavirus could peak in the U.S. by the end of January or by early February, a local health expert said. Read more.

Worth A Read:

• All Wisconsin Health Plans Will Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests
• How To Get A Copy Of Your WI COVID-19 Vaccination Card
• Milwaukee Neighborhood Featured In New York Times Travel List