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7-year-old injured in Milwaukee shooting; teen in custody

An overnight shooting in the Washington Park neighborhood left a 7-year-old hurt and a teen in custody.Child injured in Milwaukee shooting Milwaukee police said the shooting happened around 1:15 a.m. Saturday in the 2200 block of North 41st Street. The 7-year-old victim was taken to hospital for...

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Newborns dress up as Brewers' Famous Racing Sausages for Halloween

As Wisconsin gears up for a festive Halloween weekend mixed with celebrations for the Milwaukee Brewers, some of the state's tiniest fans have joined in on the fun. NICU babies celebrate HalloweenSeveral newborns celebrated their first Halloween at neonatal intensive care units at Ascension...

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Sophia Johnson returns home after recovery from school shooting injury.

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‘Bravest person I know’: School shooting victim leaves hospital after 262 days

As the sun broke through the clouds on a crisp autumn morning, the air was filled with a mixture of hope and relief outside the Brookfield City Hall. Family, friends, and community members gathered to welcome home a remarkable young girl, Sophia Johnson, who had spent the last 262 days in recovery...

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General Hospital cast celebrating their Emmy win

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'General Hospital' wins outstanding drama series for a record 19th time overall

As the sun set over Brookfield, the excitement was palpable in homes across the community. Families gathered around their television sets, not just for another episode of their favorite soap opera, but to witness a historic moment in daytime television. On a night filled with glitz and glamour,...

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Reality TV show contestant said he drinks raw milk. Research shows that’s risky

Public health officials have long warned against drinking raw milk and championed milk pasteurization as a modern public health triumph.

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Leaders of Walworth County's only food bank officially get the keys to their future location

The Bridge Food Diaper Bank serves thousands of needy Walworth County residents a year, but they have run out of space. They will soon have a larger headquarters just up the road. The Bridge announced their purchase of the former Sperino's Pizza and Monte Carlo Room in Elkhorn this week, which has...

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Methylene blue: What to know about textile dye being used as a wellness supplement

Methylene blue is a synthetic textile dye that has shown promise in treating and diagnosing a variety of medical conditions, but it’s also being misleadingly promoted and sold by wellness influencers as a cutting-edge anti-aging supplement.

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Packers score: Green bay beats Carolina, Watson returns from hospital

Christian Watson went to the hospital and returned to the game, the World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers made an appearance, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field on Thursday Night Football.What was the Packers score?The Packers beat the Panthers 27-19. Green Bay...

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Waiting months for a doctor’s appointment? Experts offer advice

Reading Time: 6 minutes Click here to read highlights from the story Wait times for medical visits are common statewide as the health care labor force shrinks and the population is older than the national average. However, people don’t have to settle for long wait times. Wisconsin Watch spoke to...

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