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Hutchings on kidney donation: 'You could be that life-changing, that life-saving person for someone else'

A woman who donated one of her kidneys to a stranger after seeing a billboard next to a Wisconsin interstate is now urging others to do the same, a Milwaukee-area news outlet reported.

By Karen Kidd | Apr 8, 2022

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Williams on distracted driving: 'I think we need to start tackling things that are causing them to get in the car and drive distracted'

Cynthia Williams is determined to do all she can to make sure no other parent has to feel what she has felt.

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 3, 2022

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Grafton police chief on retail theft increase: 'We understand the severity of what’s going on right now across our country'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 25, 2022

Wisconsin police are working intimately with retailers to lower the temperature of retail theft.

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Bell Ambulance urges Milwaukee residents to drive safely following accidents, injuries

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 4, 2022

Bell Ambulance is calling on Milwaukee drivers to be vigilant and drive safely following recent car crashes involving ambulances.

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Milwaukee COVID-19 cases drop, prompting talk of ending mask mandate early

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 9, 2022

Like much of the country, COVID-19 numbers are falling off in the Milwaukee area, which could spell an early end to the indoor mask mandate.

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'Prepare for the drive ahead': Wisconsin DOT unveils new winter road conditions system

By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 6, 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation upgraded its winter road conditions system last week to track weather conditions on over 10,000 miles of roadways.

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COVID-19 cases hit lowest level of year in Wisconsin

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 2, 2022

Wisconsin, like much of the country, has turned the tide in terms of COVID-19 numbers, finally stemming the tide of the surge related to the omicron variant.

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'Poor doesn't mean unsafe': Wisconsin reassures drivers of bridge safety in the state

By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 2, 2022

With over 14,000 bridges in the state of Wisconsin, about 1,800 are in need of repair, with most still providing safe passage for vehicles and drivers.

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Salt impacts state's water supply through 'lakes, streams and groundwater'

By Art Benavidez | Jan 29, 2022

The abundance of snow that fell on the state necessitated the need to salt the roads and sidewalks, however it created another problem.

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'We’ve got to work together': Wisconsinites urged to get free COVID-19 tests

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jan 25, 2022

If you’ve wanted an at-home COVID-19 test but you’ve hesitated about paying for them, especially with online scams, now is the time to get some free tests.

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'The flames were really huge': Over 100 displaced after apartment building fires in Milwaukee

By Zachary Richter | Dec 29, 2021

Two apartment buildings have suffered serious fire incidents in Milwaukee since Christmas, leading to several people being displaced.

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'We heard a loud bang and just deafening cries and screams': SUV driver kills 5 and injures dozens at Waukesha’s Christmas parade

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 23, 2021

On Sunday, Nov. 21 a driver of an SUV drove into crowds at Waukesha’s annual Christmas parade killing at least five people and injuring 40 others.

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'You represented yourself by staying true to who you are': Biden invites Bucks to White House following 2021 Championship win

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 11, 2021

The Milwaukee Bucks recently became the first NBA team to be invited to the White House since 2016 following their 2021 NBA Championship win.

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'It's good for the community': Green Bay Packers help build playground at Metcalfe Park

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 4, 2021

The Green Bay Packers are scoring points with residents across the state given the organization’s generous ways.

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Bucks expected to improve as DiVincenzo 'progresses' following ankle injury

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 26, 2021

Heading into the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a fairly even showing on the court with a 3-3 preseason record, yet the only significant point spreads have come during Milwaukee wins.

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'This is our time': Ahead of 3-1 series loss to Atlanta, Brewers had increased fan participation

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 26, 2021

With viewership on the rise and support increasing as the Brewers' postseason wrapped up, fans from the lowest to highest levels were cheering on the Brewers in their playoffs against the Atlanta Braves.

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'Same coach, same star and same core': Overlooked by critics, Bucks begin title defense

By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2021

Last summer, the Milwaukee Bucks ended a 50-year championship drought by downing the Phoenix Suns to capture their second NBA title in franchise history, but the triumph does not resonate on the same level of the Warriors’ and Heat’s reigns before it.

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Longtime Brewers fan Evers not shy to show off extensive bobblehead collection

By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2021

Just how big of a Milwaukee Brewers fan is Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers?

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'Testing remains an important element': New COVID-19 drive-thru testing location opens in Milwaukee

By Art Benavidez | Oct 14, 2021

The City of Milwaukee announced a new COVID testing drive-thru location that opened on Oct. 11.

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'Beyond our wildest dreams': Milwaukee professional sports contribute mightily to economy

By Art Benavidez | Oct 12, 2021

The Milwaukee area economy has been boosted by various sporting events anchored by the Milwaukee Bucks NBA championship run in the summer.