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GOP Lawmaker 'Extremely Frustrated' WIAA Won't Let Students Play Sooner If They Transfer Schools Due To Virtual Instruction

August 2, 2021 - 3:10pm

A GOP state lawmaker said he is "extremely frustrated" that WIAA will not let transfer students play sooner if they change schools due to virtual instruction.

Hmong Community Rejoices As Sunisa Lee Becomes First Hmong American Gold Medalist

July 29, 2021 - 1:50pm

Wisconsin's Hmong community celebrated the gold-medal victory of Olympic gymnast Sunisa Lee in Thursday's individual all-around competition.

Brewers' Christian Yelich In Quarantine After Testing Positive For COVID-19

July 27, 2021 - 3:10pm

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has tested positive for the coronavirus and is showing mild symptoms.

Swimming In The Great Lakes Requires Greater Caution, Officials Say

July 27, 2021 - 9:50am

As folks flock to the beaches to cool down this summer, officials warn that the Great Lakes can be a dangerous place to swim for those with little water safety awareness.

Packers Leadership Plan For 'Strong Returning Nucleus' This Season That Includes Rodgers, Adams

July 26, 2021 - 3:25pm

The general manager of the Green Bay Packers alluded to the return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams this season, as questions continue over their respective futures with the organization.

Health Officials Warn Bucks Celebrations Could Lead To Increase In COVID-19 Cases

July 23, 2021 - 2:40pm

State, Milwaukee health officials say events that drew tens of thousands of people to city could result in Covid-19 uptick.

Preserving History: Negro League Recognized At Annual Milwaukee Brewers Tribute Game

July 23, 2021 - 6:25am

The Milwaukee Brewers will honor decades of baseball history at their annual Negro Leagues Tribute Game on Saturday. Former athletes from the league say they're still fighting for recognition even now.

'We Needed This': Fans Celebrate Milwaukee Bucks In First-Ever Championship Parade

July 22, 2021 - 3:00pm

Tens of thousands of Milwaukee Bucks fans welcomed the world champions back to the Deer District in downtown Milwaukee Thursday.

Wisconsin Athletes Ready To Represent Team USA At The Olympics

July 22, 2021 - 5:55am

Seven Team USA athletes will represent Wisconsin at the Tokyo Olympics in the coming weeks in events including trap shooting, track and field, rowing and sailing.

Bucks Fans Keep The Celebration Going For NBA Champs

July 21, 2021 - 3:20pm

Milwaukee Bucks fans continued to soak in the team's NBA finals victory Wednesday after a championship drought of 50 years. A parade and celebration are scheduled for Thursday in downtown Milwaukee.

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GOP Lawmaker 'Extremely Frustrated' WIAA Won't Let Students Play Sooner If They Transfer Schools Due To Virtual Instruction

Hmong Community Rejoices As Sunisa Lee Becomes First Hmong American Gold Medalist

Brewers' Christian Yelich In Quarantine After Testing Positive For COVID-19

Swimming In The Great Lakes Requires Greater Caution, Officials Say

Packers Leadership Plan For 'Strong Returning Nucleus' This Season That Includes Rodgers, Adams

Health Officials Warn Bucks Celebrations Could Lead To Increase In COVID-19 Cases

Preserving History: Negro League Recognized At Annual Milwaukee Brewers Tribute Game

'We Needed This': Fans Celebrate Milwaukee Bucks In First-Ever Championship Parade

Wisconsin Athletes Ready To Represent Team USA At The Olympics

Bucks Fans Keep The Celebration Going For NBA Champs

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