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Inside Wisconsin’s ‘healthy competition’ at running back in 2025
Wasau Daily Herald - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin's running back competition remains "open" with three weeks until the 2025 season begins. Dilin Jones has "improved in every area of his game" after redshirting in 2024. Darrion Dupree has shown "competitive maturity" ahead of his second...
Wisconsin Republicans want Canada to take 'proper action' to stop wildfire smoke
Fox11 News - Wisconsin
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GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Smoke from Canadian wildfires has impacted Wisconsin several times this summer and in recent years. Now, Wisconsin Republicans are reaching out to the Canadian government, telling them to handle the wildfires so smoke doesn't...
Wisconsin Pre-Bid Meetings – Week of August 11, 2025
The Daily Reporter - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
Date Time City Project Project Center ID Mandatory 11-Aug 8:00 AM Madison City of Madison, Escalator Service 1074296 Yes 11-Aug 10:00 AM Superior Douglas County Highway Department, Douglas County Trail 2 State Hwy 105 Pokegama Bridge 1075216 No...
Check out the largest hospitals in the Milwaukee area
The Business Journals
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August 8, 2025
The List is ranked by staffed and set up beds for each Milwaukee-area surgical hospital (including some smaller community hospitals) based on information compiled by the Wisconsin Hospital Association for its Hospital Utilization Report and Guide...
Proposed Wisconsin bill would require more notice to parents on vaccine waivers
Wisconsin Public Radio
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August 8, 2025
Republican lawmakers are backing a proposal that would require schools to give more notification to parents about the process of getting a waiver from vaccine requirements. The debate over that legislation is unfolding at time while northeast...
Newsletter Edition: A happy ending for a Wisconsin bear in a bind
UpNorthNews - Wisconsin
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August 6, 2025
Plus: Measles cases have been confirmed in WI for the first time in years Public health is top of mind in Wisconsin this week, and for good reason. First, there’s all that wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada. Today marks the 23rd day that...
The Blue-State Hospitals Carrying Out Trump’s Anti-Trans Agenda
The New Republic
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Still, as trans kids and advocates had predicted and feared, certain health care providers began complying with Trump’s order in advance. Some trans kids were dropped from care months ago. In February, several thousand community members protested...
Wisconsin medical experts address “vaccine confusion” before school year
WMTV - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
DEERFIELD, Wis. (WMTV) - With nine measles cases now confirmed in Wisconsin, medical experts say the MMR vaccine should be at the top of your school supply list — but with multiple shots required for the classroom, medical professionals also say...
'Concerning': Milwaukee Health Department stresses importance of MMR vaccine
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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August 7, 2025
NEWS MOBILE APP. MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL KINDERGARTNERS ARE VACCINATED FOR MEASLES AT A RATE SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. MEASLES ALREADY MADE ITS WAY TO WISCONSIN, WITH HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRMING NINE CASES IN OCONTO COUNTY. 12...
Milwaukee police officer in hospital with burns following chase and crash
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Wisconsin
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A Milwaukee police officer is in the hospital with second- and third-degree burns following a police chase and crash that killed a driver fleeing officers on Aug. 6. The Milwaukee Police Association, the union for rank-and-file officers, said on...
UPDATE: 1 person dead, 2 officers injured after a police chase and car fire on Milwaukee’s north side
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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August 7, 2025
UPDATE 8/7/25 10:55 PM: The Milwaukee Police Association provided an update on the condition of the two injured officers. One officer is recovering in the hospital with second and third degree burns, and the other officer was treated for smoke...
Nearly 50 Wisconsin National Guard members return home after 10-month deployment
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Nearly 50 members of the Wisconsin National Guard returned home after a ten-month deployment to the Middle East. Their return flight was delayed several hours, but that did not matter to the proud families who supported their...
Milwaukee native Kevon Looney back in his old stomping grounds
CBS 58 - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Milwaukee native Kevon Looney returned to Milwaukee to stop by Running Rebels, where he spent his time as a kid. He also is in Milwaukee holding a youth basketball camp sponsored by Kohl's Healthy Families. "Always important...
Behavioral health center in Madison gains support from Packers legends
WMTV - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A facility from Tellurian Behavioral Health is preparing to open its doors in downtown Madison, offering expanded services and renewed hope for people facing mental health and addiction challenges. The facility has attracted...
Milwaukee auto shop owner shot by customer, seriously injured
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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An angry customer leaves a Milwaukee auto shop owner seriously injured. Investigators say he was upset about his car when he started shooting. MILWAUKEE - An angry customer leaves a Milwaukee auto shop owner seriously injured. Investigators say he...
Beyond the barn animals: visit these flying friends at Wisconsin State Fair
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
WEST ALLIS, Wis. — It wouldn’t be the Wisconsin State Fair without the animals — pigs, cows, goats, bunnies and other farm creatures competing for awards at the west end of State Fair Park. And the K-9 Sports Arena continues to draw larger crowds...
Milwaukee police chase ends in fiery crash, killing teenage driver
WISN 12 - Wisconsin
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August 7, 2025
A 17-year-old driver died in a fiery crash after a brief police pursuit in Milwaukee on Monday night, when his car slammed into a tree and burst into flames at 19th Street and Hampton Avenue.Milwaukee police said they attempted to stop the vehicle...
Packers legends support new behavioral health center in Madison
WISC Channel 3000 - Wisconsin
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The Brief • Tellurian Behavioral Health opens Jake's Place, a new behavioral health center in downtown Madison this fall • Former Green Bay Packers Brett Favre and Don Majkowski support the facility, sharing their personal struggles with addiction...
Former Wisconsin star finds new professional home
Bucky's 5th Quarter - Wisconsin
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August 7, 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers have seen quite a few of their alumni migrate overseas for professional opportunities over the past two years.That list includes Tyler Wahl, who signed a professional contract with KK Zadar last year after playing in the NBA...
Eli Lilly could get $100M in tax credits for Wisconsin expansion
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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August 7, 2025
The Blueprint Eli Lilly to invest $3B in Pleasant Prairie, creating 750 jobs. Wisconsin may award $100M in enterprise zone tax credits. Expansion supports demand for obesity and diabetes meds. Largest state enterprise zone award to date for job...