Wisconsin News

Aggregated Wisconsin News Articles

• 5 people found dead inside Milwaukee home during welfare check, police say
  
  Police found five dead bodies during a welfare check in Milwaukee Sunday.
  Wls.  ABC News.  Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:37:33 +0000.
• Overdose investigation leads Kenosha police to 'large drug trafficking organization' in Wisconsin
  
  The cocaine that was seized tested positive for the powerful painkiller fentanyl.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:04:29 +0000.
• Bulls' Caruso out 6-8 weeks with fractured wrist
  
  Bulls guard Alex Caruso will have surgery to repair a fractured right wrist suffered in Friday night's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He's expected to miss six to eight weeks, the team announced.
  ESPN.  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:03:07 EST.
• Kamala Harris aides were in close contact with helper in LA who tested positive for COVID
  
  Several of Vice President Kamala Harris's aides were forced to abandon her trip to California and Wisconsin on Saturday after a member of the advance team tested positive for COVID-19.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 23 Jan 2022 03:01:15 GMT.
• Bulls G Alex Caruso sidelined by broken wrist after Grayson Allen foul
  
  Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso will have surgery next week to repair his broken right wrist after he was taken down by Grayson Allen during the third quarter of Friday night's 94-90 loss at Milwaukee.
  Fox News.  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:49:08 GMT.
• Nebraska men's basketball v. Wisconsin rescheduled
  
  The game was rescheduled due to health and safety protocols within the Husker program
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:41:00 GMT.
• See 135-year-old Milwaukee home that just sold for $1.2 million: Open House
  
  A Queen Anne-style Milwaukee home built in 1887 recently sold for $1.2 million.
  Teddy Nykiel.  American City Business Journals.  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000.
• Rittenhouse asks for rifle used in Wisconsin killings back, says he will destroy it
  
  Kyle Rittenhouse asked a court to return the rifle he used to fatally shoot two protesters in Kenosha, Wis., in 2020 - so he can destroy the firearm, according to his attorney.Rittenhouse, who was found not ...
  Brad Dress.  The Hill.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:45:04 +0000.
• $2 million affordable housing pilot planned in Milwaukee by social impact fintech startup
  
  A social impact financial technology startup with Milwaukee ties is planning a $2 million pilot program to finance up to 20 affordable housing units in Milwaukee, according to a Thursday announcement.
  Teddy Nykiel.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:38:08 +0000.
• Wisconsin man convicted of killing, dismembering his parents
  
  A jury on Thursday found Wisconsin resident Chandler Halderson guilty in the murder and dismemberment of his parents last summer.
  David Aaro.  Fox News.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 07:20:00 GMT.
• GOP bill would ban race-based preferences in distributing scarce COVID-19 treatment
  
  Rep. Tom Tiffany, Wisconsin Republican, introduced a bill Thursday that would bar race-based discrimination in public medical care amid rising concerns over the rationing of COVID-19 therapeutics that disfavor White patients. ...
  Valerie Richardson.  Washington Times.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:49:47 -0500.
• Breakout USA hockey star Abby Roque hopes to inspire other Indigenous players
  
  As the first player of indigenous background for Team USA, the former University of Wisconsin standout is set to take on a major role in Beijing.
  ESPN.  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:55:41 EST.
• Patrons at Wisconsin bar who bought a beer for Betty now funding animal charities
  
  White is somewhat of a local legend in Mineral Point as her third husband, Allen Ludden, grew up there.
  Sydney Page.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 03:16:51 +0000.
• Suspect in Wisconsin Christmas parade tragedy will stand trial
  
  Darrell Brooks faces a total of 77 charges related to the November attack, including six counts of homicide.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:46:00 GMT.

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