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Waukesha School District votes to start school year using 'hybrid model'

After four and a half hours of debate, the School District of Waukesha's Board of Education is opting for a hybrid model for back to school this fall. Classes begin on Sept. 1.

No injuries after semi carrying tubs of caramel caught fire on I-94 in Racine County

Days after Waukesha County hit record for new COVID-19 cases, district votes on school reopening plan

Home from college due to COVID-19, Wales golfer wins father-daughter state tourney with dad

'I was assaulted:' Officer Mensah shares his side of the story following protests outside home

Milwaukee's McKinley Beach, location of multiple drownings this summer, closed for rest of season

Coronavirus in Wisconsin

Waukesha School District votes to start school year using 'hybrid model'

After four and a half hours of debate, the School District of Waukesha's Board of Education is opting for a hybrid model for back to school this fall. Classes begin on Sept. 1.

Days after Waukesha County hit record for new COVID-19 cases, district votes on school reopening plan

'The system is not built for problems:' Attorneys point to Gov. Walker reforms amid unemployment delays

No sports competitions for UW-Parskide through end of year, conference decides

DHS: 62K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1,011 deaths, 52K+ recovered, 1M+ negative

City of Milwaukee announces $15M in CARES Act funding for rent support and assistance

National News

Murdered professional poker player was bound, sexually assaulted and set on fire, say court documents

Susie Zhao was bound with zip-ties, sexually assaulted, and set on fire before she died, last month.

Will we have results on election night? FEC commissioner says prepare to wait

2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida

Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says

US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website

Derecho damaged up to 10 million acres of Iowa farmland; corn and soybean crop most impacted

Sports

Milwaukee Brewers routed by Minnesota Twins, 12-2, dropping to 2-6 at home

The victory gave the AL Central-leading Twins a 2-1 series win over the Brewers, who dropped to 2-6 at home.

Home from college due to COVID-19, Wales golfer wins father-daughter state tourney with dad

Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September

Big East suspends all fall sports competitions due to COVID-19 pandemic

NBA suspends Giannis Antetokounmpo over headbutting incident

No sports competitions for UW-Parskide through end of year, conference decides

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'It's been a nightmare:' Couples struggle with planning weddings amid the pandemic

There are harsh realities facing people who plan to marry during the coronavirus pandemic.

Find the right smartphone for you without breaking the bank

City cracks down on illegal Milwaukee rooming house; tenants, unaware of violations, evicted

How to take care of yourself and get better mental health from home

Are you paying extra for your electric vehicle?

'Being ignored:' As lawmakers debate 2nd round of stimulus checks, some in Wisconsin still waiting for 1st

Politics

Trump administration relaxing showerhead rules

President Donald Trump says showers aren't flowing enough for his taste or his hair.

'The system is not built for problems:' Attorneys point to Gov. Walker reforms amid unemployment delays

'It's about attitude:' 60 years, party lines separate candidates in race for Wisconsin Assembly seat

'It's better not to go:' Kewaskum trustee withdraws proposed DNC travel advisory after threats

Milwaukee election officials still counting Tuesday's ballots; record absentee voting expected in November

'She’s ready to do this job on day 1': Joe Biden introduces Kamala Harris as running mate

Money

Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls below 1M for first time since pandemic started

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.

Advocates fear resurgence of COVID-19 at crowded San Quentin prison

Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

UCSF scientists develop nasal spray that could provide coronavirus protection

US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website

US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion

World News

Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, US says

The U.S. military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S.