Wisconsin News

Aggregated Wisconsin News Articles

• Wisconsin QB Mertz elects to enter transfer portal
  
  Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz, a former Top 25 national recruit who started the past 32 games for the Badgers, will enter the transfer portal, he announced on social media Sunday.
  ESPN.  Sun, 4 Dec 2022 20:27:21 EST.
• 'There's an alligator out there': Cat finds severed alligator head in Wisconsin lake
  
  The cat had dropped two disjointed pieces of, what appeared to be, the head of a small alligator.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:29:00 GMT.
• Law firm OVB buys riverside office building in downtown Milwaukee
  
  Leaders of OVB Law & Consulting SC in Milwaukee acquired a six-story, 122-year-old office building on the west side of the river and plan to move the law firm to its top floor.
  Sean Ryan.  American City Business Journals.  Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000.
• Gophers safety Michael Dixon will enter transfer portal
  
  Versatile defensive back Michael Dixon played in 12 games this season and started the regular-season finale against Wisconsin.
  Randy Johnson.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Sun, 04 Dec 2022 18:42:35 +0000.
• Lakers' win over Bucks opens six-game trip with a flash of potential and hope
  
  The L.A. Lakers continued to show signs of their potential behind their Big Three with a win over the Bucks in Milwaukee to start six-game road trip.
  Dan Woike.  Los Angeles Times.  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 22:31:23 GMT.
• Woke Milwaukee DA who freed Waukesha parade murderer is slammed by grieving parents
  
  Danari Peer, 20, was killed while riding in the passenger side of Jai'Quann McMurty's car on October 5. McMurtry had three felonies on his record related to gun and cocaine possession.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:49:03 GMT.
• Sources: Mariners acquire Wong from Brewers
  
  Seattle has agreed to trade outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro to Milwaukee for second baseman Kolten Wong and $1.75 million in cash, sources told ESPN.
  ESPN.  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 23:10:24 EST.
• Anthony Davis' monster game leads Lakers to win over Bucks
  
  Lakers forward Anthony Davis has 44 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots in a defeat of Milwaukee to start six-game road trip.
  Dan Woike.  Los Angeles Times.  Sat, 3 Dec 2022 03:19:25 GMT.
• See the new luxury house slated for Shorewood site of former Chris Abele mansion
  
  A brand-new house with a pool, fitness hall and elevator is planned for the Shorewood lot on Lake Drive that was previously the site of a historic mansion owned by former Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.
  Teddy Nykiel.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:21:01 +0000.
• Timeline: Man accused of financially preying on women he met on dating apps
  
  As multiple investigations involving Timothy Olson are underway by Wisconsin police, here's what we know so far about his alleged crimes.
  ABC News.  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:15:44 -0500.
• Jan. 6 committee conducts likely final interview, chairman says
  
  The Jan. 6 select committee issued a subpoena to Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in late September, though he sued to block it.
  CBS News.  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:11:00 -0500.
• Darrell Brooks begins process to appeal conviction in Christmas parade attack
  
  Darrell Brooks, who was sentenced to life in prison for the Christmas parade attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has filed a notice of intent to seek post-conviction relief.
  ABC News.  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:14:04 -0500.
• In a Wisconsin town, voters fear for America under attack
  
  In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence.
  Tim Sullivan.  Chicago Tribune.  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:39:08 +0000.
• 3 Disappointing Early-Season Performances For Milwaukee Bucks
  
  Despite the Milwaukee Bucks' strong start to the season, here are three disappointing early performances.
  By Brian Sampson, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:49:42 -0500.

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