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WI Hospitals Strained + Rittenhouse Regret + New Waukesha Charges

Froedtert is strained under COVID-19 patients, Rittenhouse says he regrets visiting Kenosha and Waukesha's parade suspect is charged again.

Here's the weekly story roundup for Wisconsin.
Here's the weekly story roundup for Wisconsin. (Getty Images)

Here's the weekly story roundup for Wisconsin.

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


FEMA Workers May Help Wisconsin With COVID-19 Patients

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MILWAUKEE, WI — Around 100 federal medical workers are expected to help Wisconsin health services as hospitals see an overabundance of COVID-19 patients. Read more.


'We Are Full': Froedtert Strained Under COVID-19 Hospitalizations

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MILWAUKEE, WI — Officials say an influx of patients, many of them suffering from COVID-19, could have prevented hospitalization if they had been vaccinated. Read more.


Rittenhouse Said Kenosha Visit 'Not The Best Idea' After Shooting

KENOSHA, WI — Kyle Rittenhouse, who was acquitted of killing two protesters, said visiting Kenosha in 2020 was "not the best idea" in a podcast interview. Read more.


Suspect In Waukesha Parade Deaths Faces New Charges

MILWAUKEE, WI — The man charged in the deaths of six people at the Waukesha Christmas parade faces new counts of witness and victim intimidation. Read more.


Burlington Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault, Child Pornography

RACINE COUNTY, WI — A band teacher at the Wheatland J1 School District was charged with sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. Read more.


Two Rivers Has Coolest AirBnB In Wisconsin: Condé Nast Traveler

WISCONSIN — A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house near Manitowoc was picked in a 2021 national roundup of coolest Airbnbs. Read more.


Man, 27, Dies In Milwaukee Police Custody

MILWAUKEE, WI — The man died of a medical emergency after he was arrested in connection with a drug investigation, police said. Read more.


4 Found Dead In Milwaukee: Medical Examiner

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee police are investigating after four people were found dead in the city's south side. Read more.


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