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Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN

Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Finance Committee Wraps Budget Amendment Day After Nearly 12 Hours of Debate — Urban Milwaukee
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Finance Committee Wraps Budget Amendment Day After Nearly 12 Hours of Debate

Milwaukee City Hall. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. The Common Council’s Finance Personnel Committee finished its annual budget amendment day shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday, after reviewing more than 100 proposed changes to Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s 2027 budget. The committee considered 112 amendments,...

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Trial date set for man charged with attacking White House correspondents’ dinner — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Trial date set for man charged with attacking White House correspondents’ dinner

Cole Tomas Allen’s trial is scheduled to start with jury selection on Sept. 7 and is expected to last approximately three to four weeks.

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WEC Energy Group’s plan to spend $47.5 billion by 2031 is a $10 billion increase — BizTimes Milwaukee
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WEC Energy Group’s plan to spend $47.5 billion by 2031 is a $10 billion increase

WEC Energy Group now plans to invest $47.5 billion in its new five-year capital plan, with around 45% of the investment intended to meet the energy needs of data center customers. The capital plan, which covers 2027 to 2031, represents a $10 billion increase over the current plan, which runs...

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Jerome “Jerry” Alexander Welcome — Racine Journal Times
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Jerome “Jerry” Alexander Welcome

November 6, 1933 - August 25, 2026

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First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners — BizTimes Milwaukee
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First Choice Dental acquires Milwaukee Dental Partners

First Choice Dental, a multi-specialty dental group serving customers in southern and southeastern Wisconsin, has acquired Milwaukee Dental Partners, a three-practice dental group serving Washington and Ozaukee counties. As a result, Oakbrook Dental in West Bend, Jackson Family Dentistry in Jackson...

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Silver Alert issued for Glendale man — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Silver Alert issued for Glendale man

The Glendale Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 64-year-old Anthony Gardner.

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Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19 — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

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'Rogue drone' interrupts Packers game — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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'Rogue drone' interrupts Packers game

A drone briefly disrupted the Green Bay Packers’ game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night, according to the game’s broadcasters.

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Packers see key receiver return from injury during Thursday night battle — Kenosha News
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Packers see key receiver return from injury during Thursday night battle

The Packers announced Christian Watson had been taken to the hospital for precautionary testing on Thursday night. Here's the latest on his status.

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Anonymous donor gifts $5 million to Lake Geneva for Hillmoor Park overhaul — TMJ4 Milwaukee
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Anonymous donor gifts $5 million to Lake Geneva for Hillmoor Park overhaul

Lake Geneva has grand plans for the former Hillmoor Golf Course, but the city does not have the budget to make it happen alone. A philanthropist decided to pledge millions of dollars towards the project. The donor, who requested to remain anonymous, is willing to commit $5 million dollars to fully...

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Brewers Bring World Series  celebration to Packers Game — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Brewers Bring World Series celebration to Packers Game

Members of the Brewers, fresh off their World Series win, took the celebration to Green Bay on Thursday to watch the Packers take on the Panthers.

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Coach June Jones dies at 73 — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Coach June Jones dies at 73

June Jones, the trailblazing coach who led the University of Hawaii to its greatest era, has died at 73. He also spent time coaching in the NFL and was a former Atlanta Falcons quarterback.

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MCTS Running Extra Brewers Parade Buses — Urban Milwaukee
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MCTS Running Extra Brewers Parade Buses

MCTS bus on W. Wisconsin Avenue. Photo taken Thursday, June 4, 2026 by Graham Kilmer. The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced it will increase bus service along a handful of routes running to downtown Milwaukee for the Brewers World Series victory parade Friday. MCTS will run extra...

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Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight

Hong Kong leader John Lee said Thursday his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight.

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Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother will no longer air — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Acton’s estranged mother will no longer air

An ad in the Ohio governor’s race that garnered nationwide attention will no longer go out on the state's airwaves.

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NFL Week 8 schedule, predictions and more — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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NFL Week 8 schedule, predictions and more

The calendar is turning to a new month, and as we're approaching the halfway point of the 2026 season, it's also time for NFL trade deadline preparations to begin.

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Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers

Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden was active for the Packers' Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers after dealing with shoulder and foot injuries.

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World Series: Fans reflect on last night's World Series win — FOX 6 News
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World Series: Fans reflect on last night's World Series win

While many fans got little to no sleep, they are still reeling in the excitement from last night's title win. Brewers fans tell FOX6 what this win means for them.

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NASA astronauts conduct 100th US spacewalk outside International Space Station  — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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NASA astronauts conduct 100th US spacewalk outside International Space Station

NASA astronauts made history Thursday with the 100th U.S. spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

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'Just really happy for the community': Pat Murphy thanks fans after arriving home, Brewers show off WS trophy — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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'Just really happy for the community': Pat Murphy thanks fans after arriving home, Brewers show off WS trophy

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2026 Wisconsin voter guide: Early voting, deadlines, polling locations, what to bring — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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2026 Wisconsin voter guide: Early voting, deadlines, polling locations, what to bring

This guide brings the key information together in one place so you are prepared on Election Day.

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Brewers fans flood Brookfield stores for World Series gear — FOX 6 News
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Brewers fans flood Brookfield stores for World Series gear

Retailers saw checkout lines reach an hour and 20 minutes for Brewers championship apparel.

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Netanyahu, chief rival fall short of parliamentary majority, leaving path to government unclear — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Netanyahu, chief rival fall short of parliamentary majority, leaving path to government unclear

Netanyahu and his chief rival both fell short of a parliamentary majority, leaving Israel’s next government unclear.

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Brewers fans rush to buy World Series merchandise after historic win — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Brewers fans rush to buy World Series merchandise after historic win

Brewers fans celebrated the team’s first World Series title by flocking to stores across Milwaukee to purchase championship merchandise and share their excitement with the community.

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Pentagon accuses newly fired general of leaking sensitive information to the media — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Pentagon accuses newly fired general of leaking sensitive information to the media

The Pentagon has accused a newly ousted three-star general of leaking sensitive information to the media just hours after officials confirmed his removal.

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Perfect parade weather in SE Wisconsin for Brewers — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Perfect parade weather in SE Wisconsin for Brewers

World Champion Brewers will enjoy nice weather on Friday for the parade in SE Wisconsin

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Newborns at Aurora Health Care celebrate Brewers title with onesies — FOX 6 Milwaukee
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Newborns at Aurora Health Care celebrate Brewers title with onesies

The Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series on Wednesday for the first time in franchise history.World Series celebrated by Wisconsin newbornsThere's been widespread Brewers celebration across Wisconsin — even in Aurora Health Care's labor and delivery units.Newborns donned onesies declaring "I've...

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Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Some extra things you should do when you turn clocks forward. — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Some extra things you should do when you turn clocks forward.

This weekend, we will be falling back as Daylight Saving Time ends, meaning it is time to set those clocks back an hour.

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A Stronger Milwaukee Starts With Strong Local Journalism — Urban Milwaukee
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A Stronger Milwaukee Starts With Strong Local Journalism

Common Council members, MPD officials and Office of Community Wellness and Safety members discuss public safety on July 30, 2025. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. What makes a city stronger? It s not just new buildings, better roads or economic development. It s also an informed public, an accountable...

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Molson Coors releases "Clinch Cans" for Brewers World Series Champions — FOX 6 News
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Molson Coors releases "Clinch Cans" for Brewers World Series Champions

If you're looking for a unique item to celebrate the Brewers World Series Championship, Miller Lite is releasing 4,400 limited-edition Clinch Cans. That number is a nod to the 44 years fans waited for the World Series title. Reserve yours beginning on Monday, Nov. 2 at MillerBrewery.com.

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Truckload of Florida's Natural is Wisconsin-bound after Johnsonville wins bet — OnMilwaukee
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Truckload of Florida's Natural is Wisconsin-bound after Johnsonville wins bet

More than 12,000 cartons of OJ will be distributed in Milwaukee during Friday's city-wide celebration, with product also headed to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

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Midterms 2026: The Balance of Power — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Midterms 2026: The Balance of Power

In the final stretch before the 2026 midterms, the fight for control of Congress is coming down to the wire. Here's what's at stake if Republicans or Democrats take control.

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When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal

If you go to bed on election night and don’t know who won a midterm congressional race, that’s normal.

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Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Sandy Hook families urge Supreme Court to uphold state and local bans on AR-15-style rifles

They said they “seek to protect other American families from becoming casualties in another AR-15 killing spree.”

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World Series Champion Brewers return to Milwaukee — FOX 6 News
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World Series Champion Brewers return to Milwaukee

The World Champion Milwaukee Brewers turned to home on Thursday, Oct. 29 after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games. Hundreds of baseball fans greeted the players and coaches at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.

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Championship merch flying off shelves after Brewers’ World Series win — Racine Journal Times
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Championship merch flying off shelves after Brewers’ World Series win

Madison Brewers fans and retailers are rushing to their hands on World Series championship gear.

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Championship merch flying off shelves after Brewers’ World Series win — Kenosha News
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Championship merch flying off shelves after Brewers’ World Series win

Madison Brewers fans and retailers are rushing to their hands on World Series championship gear.

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What set Pat McAfee off at Utah? He reveals what happened behind the scenes — Racine Journal Times
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What set Pat McAfee off at Utah? He reveals what happened behind the scenes

Pat McAfee is speaking out for the first time since his comments about his safety went viral regarding the "College GameDay" visit to the University of Utah on Oct. 24.

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Milwaukee man's World Series photo becomes tribute to Brewers fan who died from cancer — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Milwaukee man's World Series photo becomes tribute to Brewers fan who died from cancer

Photo taken at Tropicana Field connected two families touched by cancer during Game 4 of the World Series.

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Florida Pays Up on World Series Bet, Sending 20 Pallets of Orange Juice to Milwaukee — Urban Milwaukee
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Florida Pays Up on World Series Bet, Sending 20 Pallets of Orange Juice to Milwaukee

Florida s Natural orange juice. Photo provided. Wisconsin s bratwurst supply is safe, and Milwaukee is about to be swimming in orange juice. Florida s Natural is making good on its World Series wager with Johnsonville, sending more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin following the...

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Milwaukee Brewers Manager Pat Murphy, team return home — FOX 6 News
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Milwaukee Brewers Manager Pat Murphy, team return home

Milwaukee Brewers Manager Pat Murphy shared some thoughts about the World Series after the team returned home on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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Superior Gas Plant Plan Abandoned After Indigenous, Environmental Opposition — Urban Milwaukee
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Superior Gas Plant Plan Abandoned After Indigenous, Environmental Opposition

A rendering of the proposed Nemadji Trail Energy Center in Superior, which utilities say would provide enough power for roughly half a million homes. Image courtesy of Minnesota Power. The owners of a proposed $1 billion gas-fired power plant in northern Wisconsin are officially calling it quits on...

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WATCH: World Series champion Brewers land in Milwaukee — FOX 6 Milwaukee
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WATCH: World Series champion Brewers land in Milwaukee

The Brewers return to Milwaukee on Thursday after beating the Tampa Bay Rays and winning the first World Series in franchise history. FOX6 News is there to see the team get off the plane at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.Brewers World Series coverageFOX6 News has shared stories throughout...

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What does football have to do with trick-or-treating in Ohio? More than you might think — TMJ4 Milwaukee
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What does football have to do with trick-or-treating in Ohio? More than you might think

Scripps News Life What does football have to do with trick-or-treating in Ohio? More than you might think In some central Ohio communities, the date kids go out trick-or-treating depends on which day of the week Oct. 31 falls. Prev Next Justin Boggs/Scripps News Group By: Taylor O'Bier Posted and...

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Wisconsin colleges reeling from surprise cut to federal childcare funding — Racine Journal Times
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Wisconsin colleges reeling from surprise cut to federal childcare funding

Students at Madison College and UW-Madison have relied on the federal grant to make on-campus childcare affordable so they can finish their degrees.

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How to maintain a site you built with AI — Kenosha News
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How to maintain a site you built with AI

Wix reports on maintaining AI-built websites, highlighting key steps like branding, functionality, security, and ongoing maintenance to ensure effectiveness and safety.

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Brewers’ World Series memorabilia headed to Baseball Hall of Fame — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Brewers’ World Series memorabilia headed to Baseball Hall of Fame

Brewers’ World Series memorabilia headed to Baseball Hall of FameAdvertisementUpdated: 3:40 PM CDT Oct 29, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘDenise CraigBrewers’ World Series memorabilia headed to Baseball Hall of FameUpdated: 3:40 PM CDT Oct 29, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘDenise CraigCOOPERSTOWN, N.Y....

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Leak website releases Homeland Security employees’ data — Kenosha News
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Leak website releases Homeland Security employees’ data

Data of more than 40,000 workers were exposed. It’s the third major government data leak to have made headlines in the past month.

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From Bob Uecker's childhood friend to a Christian Yelich superfan: How some of our favorite Brewers fans are celebrating — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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From Bob Uecker's childhood friend to a Christian Yelich superfan: How some of our favorite Brewers fans are celebrating

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Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86 — Kenosha News
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Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

He became an actor at age 18 and gained acclaim on the stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company beginning in the 1960s.

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Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86 — Racine Journal Times
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Patrick Stewart, 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

He became an actor at age 18 and gained acclaim on the stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company beginning in the 1960s.

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Brewers World Series: Wisconsin leaders react to historic victory — FOX 6 Milwaukee
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Brewers World Series: Wisconsin leaders react to historic victory

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed Friday as Brewers "Won Our Way" Day as the state celebrates the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series title. Official statementsGov. Tony Evers:"It’s a great day to be a Brewers fan and a great day to be a Wisconsinite – to say we’re jazzed as hell about the...

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Get the Facts: Can federal agents be at polling places? What voters should know — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Get the Facts: Can federal agents be at polling places? What voters should know

What can federal agents legally do at polling places? Here’s what voters should know about federal law, election monitors and voter intimidation.

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FDA plans to update infant formula nutrition requirements — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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FDA plans to update infant formula nutrition requirements

The FDA is proposing changes to nutrient requirements for infant formula for the first time in nearly 30 years.

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Patrick Stewart, of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dead at 86 — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Patrick Stewart, of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dead at 86

Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed English actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and "X-Men," has died. He was 86.

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Affordability tops voter concerns as Crowley, Tiffany make final push — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Affordability tops voter concerns as Crowley, Tiffany make final push

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UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban

Poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan rose sharply over the past year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said on Thursday.

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Rangers shut out Lakers on the road in 1-0 win — Racine Journal Times
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Rangers shut out Lakers on the road in 1-0 win

Parkside women's soccer outshot Roosevelt 26-4 and earned a 1-0 road win behind Rizzitano's eighth goal and Ferrara's sixth shutout of the season.

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Fans flock to local stores for Brewers World Series merchandise — Kenosha News
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Fans flock to local stores for Brewers World Series merchandise

Fans came flocking to Dick's Sporting Goods in Kenosha on Thursday morning, searching for merchandise commemorating the Milwaukee Brewers winning their first World Series title.

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Fans flock to local stores for Brewers World Series merchandise — Kenosha News
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Fans flock to local stores for Brewers World Series merchandise

Fans flocked to stores for Brewers merchandise after the team's World Series victory.

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More than 300,000 space heaters sold at popular retailers recalled over fire risk — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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More than 300,000 space heaters sold at popular retailers recalled over fire risk

More than 300,000 space heaters sold at popular retailers recalled over fire riskAdvertisementUpdated: 2:24 PM CDT Oct 29, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘBrian WiechertDigital Content ManagerMore than 300,000 space heaters sold at popular retailers recalled over fire riskUpdated: 2:24 PM CDT Oct 29,...

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Florida's Natural sends more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin after Brewers win — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Florida's Natural sends more than 20 pallets of orange juice to Wisconsin after Brewers win

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Gov. Evers declares Friday as  Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day  — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Gov. Evers declares Friday as Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day

Friday, Oct. 30 is Brewers "Won Our Way" Day in the state of Wisconsin. Gov. Tony Evers made the proclamation Thursday.

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LIST: Giveaways and specialties for Brewers World Series win — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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LIST: Giveaways and specialties for Brewers World Series win

The Brewers won the World Series! To celebrate, places across SE Wisconsin are giving away free items and food to the Brew Crew.

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'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction — TMJ4 Milwaukee
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'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction

NewsNational News Actions Facebook Tweet Email 'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction Forty-five bidders battled for just under three minutes for ownership of what is perhaps the most consequential map in American history. Prev Next Monica...

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Hackers claim leak of sensitive details on thousands of DHS workers — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Hackers claim leak of sensitive details on thousands of DHS workers

The DHS is investigating after hackers claimed to have stolen and leaked the personal information of tens of thousands of current and former employees.

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Gov. Tony Evers proclaims Friday Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day in Wisconsin — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Gov. Tony Evers proclaims Friday Brewers 'Won Our Way' Day in Wisconsin

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US Navy sailor killed in WWII identified after 82 years — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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US Navy sailor killed in WWII identified after 82 years

The remains of U.S. Navy sailor Robert Glenn Shove, who died as a prisoner of war in 1943, have been identified and will be buried in Sioux City, Iowa, on Nov. 7.

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Milwaukee Brewers 2026 World Series Parade: What we know — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Milwaukee Brewers 2026 World Series Parade: What we know

Brewers make history! Brew Crew, now is the time to celebrate our first World Series title.

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Colorado QB Julian Lewis taken to hospital after medical emergency, father says — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Colorado QB Julian Lewis taken to hospital after medical emergency, father says

Colorado quarterback Julian "JuJu" Lewis suffered a medical emergency at the school's athletic facility and was taken to a hospital, his father said.

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Milwaukee Brewers fans react after historic World Series win — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Milwaukee Brewers fans react after historic World Series win

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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code — Kenosha News
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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code

Florida enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll for the first time since that fateful 2006-07 campaign led by Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer.

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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code — Racine Journal Times
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Florida is No. 1 for a reason. The Gators cracked college basketball’s new code

Florida enters the 2026-27 season ranked No. 1 in the Coaches Poll for the first time since that fateful 2006-07 campaign led by Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer.

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Menopause changes your mouth. Most women have no idea. — Kenosha News
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Menopause changes your mouth. Most women have no idea.

Delta Dental Insurance Company reports that 83% of women over 40 in menopause are unaware of its oral health symptoms, like dry mouth and tooth sensitivity, affecting confidence.

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Menopause changes your mouth. Most women have no idea. — Racine Journal Times
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Menopause changes your mouth. Most women have no idea.

Delta Dental Insurance Company reports that 83% of women over 40 in menopause are unaware of its oral health symptoms, like dry mouth and tooth sensitivity, affecting confidence.

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A pro’s 30-minute cybersecurity check for small businesses — Kenosha News
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A pro’s 30-minute cybersecurity check for small businesses

Verizon reports that small businesses can conduct a 30-minute cybersecurity review using a checklist to identify data protection needs, access rights, and necessary follow-ups.

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4 tax perks military families often miss — Racine Journal Times
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4 tax perks military families often miss

Intuit TurboTax reports four commonly missed tax perks for military families: travel expense deductions, tax-free ROTC payments, non-taxable combat pay, and deductible moving expenses.

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Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution — Racine Journal Times
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Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution

This upcoming women's basketball season is the 20th for Louisville coach Jeff Walz and he’s seen the sport change in ways big and small.

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Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution — Kenosha News
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Spreadsheets, NIL and the portal: Inside women's college basketball’s roster revolution

This upcoming women's basketball season is the 20th for Louisville coach Jeff Walz and he’s seen the sport change in ways big and small.

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When a new UW system president will be chosen — Kenosha News
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When a new UW system president will be chosen

The UW Board of Regents has announced a closed-door meeting to consider a search committee’s recommendation for the next president, who will lead the 165,000-student, 13-university UW system.

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Sartori’s $47 million expansion of Plymouth plant will create up to 27 new jobs — BizTimes Milwaukee
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Sartori’s $47 million expansion of Plymouth plant will create up to 27 new jobs

Plymouth-based cheese producer Sartori Company’s $47 million expansion of its whey converting facility is expected to create up to 27 new jobs, according to an announcement today from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. The project will add 68,000 square feet of space to the existing...

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The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered — Racine Journal Times
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The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered

CarInsurance.com reports that car accidents can lead to substantial costs, including medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and higher insurance premiums.

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'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done — Racine Journal Times
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'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done

Vanta reports nearly half of security leaders' tasks become "zombie work," remaining incomplete due to cross-departmental dependencies in larger organizations.

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The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered — Kenosha News
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The real cost of a car accident: Medical bills and what's covered

CarInsurance.com reports that car accidents can lead to substantial costs, including medical bills, out-of-pocket expenses, and higher insurance premiums.

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'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done — Kenosha News
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'Zombie work': Why nearly half of security leaders' tasks never get done

Vanta reports nearly half of security leaders' tasks become "zombie work," remaining incomplete due to cross-departmental dependencies in larger organizations.

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VISIT Lake Geneva presents Impact Awards during annual event — Kenosha News
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VISIT Lake Geneva presents Impact Awards during annual event

Recipients were recognized for the contributions to the community.

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Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash

Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crashAdvertisementUpdated: 11:45 AM CDT Oct 29, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘAssociated PressFamilies hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crashUpdated: 11:45 AM CDT Oct 29, 2026Editorial Standards...

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Don’t miss your last chance to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption — Kenosha News
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Don’t miss your last chance to vote for this week's winning You Toon caption

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Acne on your back and chest: What causes it and how to clear it — Racine Journal Times
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Acne on your back and chest: What causes it and how to clear it

Dove Men + Care reports on managing body acne caused by sweat and friction. Key tips include choosing breathable clothing, gentle cleansing, and using appropriate treatments.

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🧢'The early bird gets the merch': Brewers fans line up for World Series gear — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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🧢'The early bird gets the merch': Brewers fans line up for World Series gear

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Brewers fans pay visit to Bob Uecker's gravesite to celebrate World Series win — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Brewers fans pay visit to Bob Uecker's gravesite to celebrate World Series win

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What to do in MKE: Milwaukee With Kids weekend picks Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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What to do in MKE: Milwaukee With Kids weekend picks Oct. 30 - Nov. 1

It's Halloween weekend, which offers a long list of fun activities for your family, whether your kids want to be spooked or just dress up. Milwaukee With Kids shares its top picks.

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New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE — FOX 6 News
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New study says roughly 3 in 4 deceased NFL players from 2008 to 2023 had CTE

Nearly 75% of deceased ex-NFL players examined in a medical study had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), underscoring the severe cognitive toll connected to professional football.

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Harley again raises 2027 sales forecast amid rise in Q3 sales — BizTimes Milwaukee
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Harley again raises 2027 sales forecast amid rise in Q3 sales

One year into CEO Athur Starrs’ leadership, Harley-Davidson is leaning heavily into his Back to the Bricks strategy, reporting increased retail sales and lower dealership inventory. The company reported slightly lower third quarter revenue year over year, down to $964 million in the quarter, a 10%...

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FULL LIST: MPS cancels classes for Brewers 2026 World Series parade — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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FULL LIST: MPS cancels classes for Brewers 2026 World Series parade

Milwaukee is holding a parade to celebrate the Brewers winning their first World Series title in franchise history.

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The home equity alternative many homeowners still haven’t heard of — Kenosha News
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The home equity alternative many homeowners still haven’t heard of

Hometap reports on home equity options, comparing HELOCs with home equity investments.

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The home equity alternative many homeowners still haven’t heard of — Racine Journal Times
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The home equity alternative many homeowners still haven’t heard of

Hometap reports on home equity options, comparing HELOCs with home equity investments.

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St. Elizabeth's to host Requiem Mass in Kenosha on Nov. 2 — Kenosha News
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St. Elizabeth's to host Requiem Mass in Kenosha on Nov. 2

Downtown Kenosha Catholic Parishes are ensuring the lives of those buried in the cemeteries of St. Casimir, St. George, St. James and Old St. Mark are never forgotten with a Requiem Mass on Monday, Nov. 2.

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Taking the kids: Out of school to travel — Kenosha News
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Taking the kids: Out of school to travel

Would you or have you taken your kids out of school to travel?

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St. Elizabeth's to host Requiem Mass in Kenosha on Nov. 2 — Racine Journal Times
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St. Elizabeth's to host Requiem Mass in Kenosha on Nov. 2

Downtown Kenosha Catholic Parishes are ensuring the lives of those buried in the cemeteries of St. Casimir, St. George, St. James and Old St. Mark are never forgotten with a Requiem Mass on Monday, Nov. 2.

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Taking the kids: Out of school to travel — Racine Journal Times
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Taking the kids: Out of school to travel

Would you or have you taken your kids out of school to travel?

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Brewers are the best in baseball in Phil Hands cartoon — Kenosha News
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Brewers are the best in baseball in Phil Hands cartoon

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Senate races to watch in the 2026 midterm election — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Senate races to watch in the 2026 midterm election

Control of the U.S. Senate is up for grabs. And Republicans increasingly find themselves on defense as they try to hold on to their majority in the chamber.

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Eczema vs. psoriasis: How to tell these common skin conditions apart — Racine Journal Times
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Eczema vs. psoriasis: How to tell these common skin conditions apart

Doctronic reports on distinguishing eczema from psoriasis, noting differences in appearance, location, symptoms, and age of onset, essential for effective treatment.

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Sudden changes in body odor: Causes, fixes and when to pay attention — Racine Journal Times
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Sudden changes in body odor: Causes, fixes and when to pay attention

AXE reports that sudden changes in body odor can stem from factors like diet, stress, hygiene, and lifestyle changes, often requiring simple adjustments.

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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95 — Racine Journal Times
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Oscar nominee Barbara Barrie dies by medically assisted suicide at 95

Barbara Barrie, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in the 1979 coming-of-age film "Breaking Away," has died. She was 95.

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Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Yelich pays tribute to Uecker after finally leading Brewers to their first World Series title

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Rutabaga Paddle Sports to close; shutdown also spells the end of Canoecopia — Kenosha News
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Rutabaga Paddle Sports to close; shutdown also spells the end of Canoecopia

Owner Darren Bush had tried selling his Rimrock Road shop, but market forces made it difficult to find a buyer.

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Lindsay Clancy may testify in Patrick Clancy's wrongful death lawsuit, attorney says — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Lindsay Clancy may testify in Patrick Clancy's wrongful death lawsuit, attorney says

Patrick Clancy, the husband of Lindsay Clancy—the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children—is suing his wife's medical providers.

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What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent — Kenosha News
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What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent

elk Marketing reports on Meta Muse, an AI agent that simplifies business tasks by automating processes and integrating with apps, enhancing efficiency for owners.

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The 25 fastest-growing software vendors in fall 2026, according to Brex data — Kenosha News
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The 25 fastest-growing software vendors in fall 2026, according to Brex data

Brex reports the top 25 fastest-growing software vendors of fall 2026, highlighting a surge in AI-driven tool adoption, with companies increasingly renting computers for coding agents.

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What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent — Racine Journal Times
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What is Meta Muse? What businesses need to know about the new AI agent

elk Marketing reports on Meta Muse, an AI agent that simplifies business tasks by automating processes and integrating with apps, enhancing efficiency for owners.

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The 25 fastest-growing software vendors in fall 2026, according to Brex data — Racine Journal Times
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The 25 fastest-growing software vendors in fall 2026, according to Brex data

Brex reports the top 25 fastest-growing software vendors of fall 2026, highlighting a surge in AI-driven tool adoption, with companies increasingly renting computers for coding agents.

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How to set guidelines for using AI in the classroom | Annie Chestnut Tutor and Jonathan Butcher — Kenosha News
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How to set guidelines for using AI in the classroom | Annie Chestnut Tutor and Jonathan Butcher

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How to set guidelines for using AI in the classroom | Annie Chestnut Tutor and Jonathan Butcher — Racine Journal Times
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How to set guidelines for using AI in the classroom | Annie Chestnut Tutor and Jonathan Butcher

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Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Milwaukee's William Contreras wins World Series MVP with .381 average, 10 ABS overturns

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Most school shootings start with a gun brought into the home by an adult | Nina Vinik — Kenosha News
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Most school shootings start with a gun brought into the home by an adult | Nina Vinik

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7 great places to travel solo in 2027 — Kenosha News
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7 great places to travel solo in 2027

EF Go Ahead Tours reports that top solo travel destinations include Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Scotland, Thailand, and Japan.

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NICU nurse creates handmade Halloween costumes for babies — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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NICU nurse creates handmade Halloween costumes for babies

A nurse at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital brought Halloween cheer to families in the NICU by crafting handmade costumes for every baby.

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World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers finally the toast of baseball — Kenosha News
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World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers finally the toast of baseball

They wanted to roar louder Wednesday evening, but they were wiping their eyes with tears. They wanted to clap louder, but their hands were busily taking pictures for posterity.

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7 smart money moves to make before the end of the year — Kenosha News
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7 smart money moves to make before the end of the year

Current reports seven smart money moves to make before year-end, including reviewing 401(k) contributions, using FSA funds, tax-loss harvesting, and revisiting your budget.

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DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for $17 billion — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash has agreed to buy Instacart for $17 billion in a big consolidation of the grocery delivery business.

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Temperatures dropping for the end of the week and Brewers championship parade — CBS 58 Milwaukee
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Temperatures dropping for the end of the week and Brewers championship parade

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FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices

The FTC is ordering Delta Air Lines, Walmart and other companies to provide detailed information on how they use consumers’ data when they're setting prices.

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Brewers win World Series: Milwaukee-area businesses offer free food and drinks — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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Brewers win World Series: Milwaukee-area businesses offer free food and drinks

Local businesses are celebrating the Brewers' first World Series championship with giveaways across southeast Wisconsin.

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What to know about the impacts of Flávio Bolsonaro’s move from Brazil to the US — WISN 12 Milwaukee
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What to know about the impacts of Flávio Bolsonaro’s move from Brazil to the US

Flávio Bolsonaro is now in Miami after fleeing to the U.S. following his stunning defeat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential elections.

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Packers Preview: Green Bay looks to recover on Thursday Night Football — OnMilwaukee
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Packers Preview: Green Bay looks to recover on Thursday Night Football

After falling apart last week, the Packers look to regain their momentum, but they'll have a short turnaround time to do so.

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