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Wisconsin Hits Two COVID-19 Milestones: Week In Review

Plus, the former lieutenant governor announces her 2022 bid, Summerfest reports a low turnout and tribes sue to stop November's wolf hunt.

WISCONSIN — Miss any stories in Wisconsin this week? Here are the top stories.


WI Hits 700K Total COVID-19 Cases, 95 Percent ICU Beds Full

WISCONSIN — Wisconsin hits two dark milestones as the state's total COVID-19 cases reach past 700,000. Read more.

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Former Lt. Gov. Kleefisch Positive For COVID-19 Amid Campaign

WISCONSIN — The gubernatorial candidate for next year's election tested positive for COVID-19 while on the campaign trail in northern Wisconsin. Read more.

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Summerfest 2021 Drew 400K, Less Than Previous Years

MILWAUKEE, WI — Festival organizers said the delta variant, entry protocols and loss of public transportation left the event with fewer attendees. Read more.


6 Wisconsin Tribes Sue DNR Board Over Wolf Hunt

WISCONSIN — Six Ojibwe tribes say that the Natural Resources Board violates their treaty-protected rights without enough hunting safeguards. Read more.


2nd Man Arrested In Connection With 4 Deaths In Western WI

WISCONSIN — Another man turned himself in to police in an Arizona city after four gunshot victims were found in an SUV in western Wisconsin. Read more.


3 UW System Universities Have Over 70 Percent Students Vaccinated

WISCONSIN — 70 percent of the student body at three UW System schools are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but other campus rates vary remarkably. Read more.


Forecasters Predict Wet Fall And Winter In Wisconsin

WISCONSIN — Federal climate forecasters have a fresh round of projections for the cold months as fall arrives in Wisconsin. Read more.


Here's How WI Businesses Are Enforcing COVID-19 Vaccine Policies

WISCONSIN — Some Wisconsin companies are choosing to fire or charge fees to employees who remain unvaccinated for COVID-19 after Joe Biden's mandate. Read more.


COVID-19: Cases Rising In Waukesha Schools

WAUKESHA, WI — Here's a snapshot of COVID-19 cases in the School District of Waukesha. Read more.


Oak Creek Scout Makes Rare Achievement Earning Every Merit Badge

OAK CREEK, WI — The Oak Creek Common Council honored a local eagle scout for his rare achievement of earning every merit badge. Only 500 have done the same. Read more.


Nordstrom Sues City Of Wauwatosa, Claims Tax Assessment Too High

WAUWATOSA, WI — Nordstrom claims that Wauwatosa imposed excessive real estate taxes on its Mayfair Mall store. Read more.


See Wisconsin's Top Ranked In Niche's 2022 Best Schools List

WISCONSIN — The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts serving Wisconsin. Read more.


9 Wisconsin Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools

WISCONSIN — These Wisconsin schools were chosen for their high performance in testing and success in closing achievement gaps. Read more.

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