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Ben Askren breaks silence with emotional message in first statement since hospitalization
Bloody Elbow
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July 9, 2025
Former UFC star Ben Askren shared an emotional video from a hospital bed after undergoing a double lung transplant. Ben Askren underwent a double lung transplant and was in critical condition after a severe case of pneumonia developed from a staph...
Hearing for man charged in 1992 murder reveals a grand jury first looked at the case
WTHR - Indiana
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Tony Bledsoe went missing 33 years ago. Thomas Anderson Jr. says he helped dispose of the body, but someone else killed Bledsoe. NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A missing man turned murder case from over 30 years ago in Hamilton County is finally headed to...
Wisconsin State Fair free tickets; UScellular to give away nearly 4K
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin State Fair Park MILWAUKEE - UScellular is celebrating its 20th year of partnership with Wisconsin State Fair by giving away thousands of free tickets. What we know: On Friday, July 11, exactly 20 days before the start of the Wisconsin...
Milwaukee a Leader in Gun Thefts
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Hanging sculpture of guns from another angle. Photo by Craig Mastantuono. Gun thefts are on the rise in large cities, a new national study finds, and Milwaukee has seen a higher increase in...
Meet Ryan Clancy: The Socialist Next Door
Milwaukee Magazine - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
Ryan Clancy once defied his government by becoming a human shield in Iraq. Today, he accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians and has said the job of a Milwaukee police officer has no dignity or value. He wants more immigration...
Mini Fest Is Back for Its Second Year in Milwaukee!
Milwaukee Magazine - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
Mini Fest is returning to Milwaukee on July 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. located at the Zócalo Food Truck Park in Walker’s Point. The interactive, family-friendly festival began six years ago in Chicago as a way to give young children an outlet to...
NBA Trade Rumors: Why Swapping Kyle Kuzma for $90 million Chicago Bulls Star Makes Sense for the Milwaukee Bucks
The Times of India
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July 9, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks sent a "thank you" note to Damian Lillard. (Image via Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Milwaukee Bucks have made a bold statement this offseason, reshaping their core in pursuit of a better roster balance. The signing of Myles...
Downtown Milwaukee shooting, man sentenced for reckless homicide
FOX 6 - Wisconsin
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Nasir Johnson in court (April 2024); Victor Basmirez MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man convicted in the downtown shooting that killed 22-year-old Victor Basmirez was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Wednesday. In Court: Court records show 18-year-old...
Four Best Fits in NBA Free Agency
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 9, 2025
The big stories of NBA free agency in recent years have been centered around player movement—but more trades than free agent signings. Superstar players never hit the open market anymore because they can usually make significantly more money...
Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke
Brandon Sun
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July 9, 2025
By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press Posted: 12:05 PM CDT Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025 WASHINGTON - Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada's ambassador calling for action on wildfires they say have sent smoke billowing across...
Wisconsin law cracking down on e-cigarettes just took effect. Now, distributors are suing.
WisPolitics - Wisconsin
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July 9, 2025
A group of e-cigarette distributors is suing the Wisconsin Department of Revenue over a new law that will impose fines on people who make and sell products that are not authorized by the FDA. The law, passed in late 2023, requires the department...
Wisconsin City Named 2025 Top Bed Bug Destination
Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
Try not to cringe when you read this! Orkin has released their annual list of the worst cities for bed bugs. This list took a twelve-month period into account, using data from May 2024 through May 2025 to make their list. As always, this list...
New lawsuit seeks to redraw congressional maps in Wisconsin before 2026 midterms
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
The lawsuit alleges that an anti-competitive gerrymander violates the state constitution’s guarantees of equal protection to all citizens. MADISON, Wis. — A new lawsuit seeking to redraw Wisconsin's congressional district boundary lines was filed...
How much will tuition cost at University of Wisconsin campuses this fall?
Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin
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The University of Wisconsin System is proposing a 5% tuition increase for most resident undergraduates for the 2025-26 school year. UW-Oshkosh students could pay $7,414 in tuition, while Madison tuition would be $10,506. This marks the third...
Rochester OKs $65M sports complex, fall start planned
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
The Blueprint Rochester approves design for $65M outdoor sports complex Construction expected to begin in November 2025 Phase one includes turf fields, pickleball, trails and playground Phase two will add indoor courts, fitness center, and more...
Badgers pushing near top 15 in latest way-too-early Top 25 rankings
Yahoo Sports
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The Wisconsin Badgers have a set roster for the 2025 season, landing their final transfer late last month to get to 14 scholarship players and one walk-on for the upcoming year. Wisconsin brought in a strong five-man transfer class, headlined by...
2025 MLB All-Star Game: Building the Best Orioles Lineup
Fox Sports
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July 9, 2025
The St. Louis Browns. The Milwaukee Brewers — no, really, just for one year. The team we know as the Baltimore Orioles has had a few identities in their 125-year history, but none for as long as their current one, which began in 1954. Baltimore is...
Central Wisconsin Scoreboard for July 9
WOSQ - Wisconsin
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By Gene DeLisio Jul 9, 2025 | 9:59 AM CENTRAL WISCONSIN SCOREBOARD: This schedule includes schedules for the following central Wisconsin athletes: TUESDAY, JULY 8: BASEBALL: American Legion: Wausau 4 at Marshfield Junior Legion 5 WP: Ben Sommers...
Navy SEAL veteran and Wisconsin executive enters GOP race for governor
Fox News
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Bill Berrien, a Wisconsin manufacturer and former Navy SEAL, spoke with Fox News Digital on Wednesday in his first national exclusive interview since declaring his candidacy. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Bill Berrien,...
Tiger soccer players earn Academic All-State honors
WOSQ - Wisconsin
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Two Marshfield Tiger soccer players are members of the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association Academic All-State team. Keegan Fredrick is on the Top-11 Academic team, and Kai Rens is also on the Academic All-State team. To receive Academic All-State...