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Brookfield Central High School football team in action during a playoff game.

Operation Football Level 2 Playoffs 2026

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, the air buzzed with excitement at Brookfield Central High School. Fans adorned in blue and gold filled the stands, their cheers echoing through the night as the Lancers prepared for their playoff showdown. The quest for Camp Randall...

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Dr. Tonjanita Johnson, newly appointed president of the University of Wisconsin System.

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Universities of Wisconsin name Alabama system executive as next president

On a brisk autumn day in Brookfield, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement as community members gathered to discuss the future of education in Wisconsin. The recent announcement of Dr. Tonjanita Johnson's appointment as the next president of the University of Wisconsin System has sparked a renewed...

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Young Brewers fans celebrate during the championship parade in Brookfield.

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Youngest Brewers fans miss school for in-person history lesson

As the sun broke over Brookfield on a crisp autumn morning, the excitement was palpable. Young fans, some still wearing their pajamas, lined the streets, their faces painted in Brewers blue and gold. For many, this wasn’t just another day off from school; it was a rare opportunity to witness...

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Celebration of Milwaukee Brewers championship with fans in downtown Milwaukee

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Thousands of Brewers fans filled downtown Milwaukee for World Series celebration

As the sun rose over Milwaukee, a sea of blue and gold transformed the city streets into a vibrant tapestry of Brewers pride. Families, friends, and fans of all ages gathered downtown, their excitement palpable as they celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers' first championship in over four decades. For...

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Marquette High School gets Play of the Week plaque for 'Miller Time'

Marquette University quarterback Ben Schroeder passes to Christian Miller who runs it 45 yards to the end zone Friday night-- taking the Hilltoppers to a victory over Madison Memorial.

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Herbal supplement sold on Amazon, at Whole Foods recalled amid salmonella concerns

A possible salmonella risk has prompted a recall of an herbal supplement sold online and in stores.

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Milwaukee Weather: AM sun, PM clouds & Saturday showers

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob HaswellFriday starts with a little sunshine, light winds and temperatures flirting with 60 degrees but more clouds are on the way for the afternoon. Showers develop Friday evening and spread across our area through Saturday afternoon. Saturday won't be a...

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UMOS to lay off 44 employees

Milwaukee-based nonprofit UMOS Inc. (United Migrant Opportunity Services) will lay off 44 full-time employees who work at the organization’s headquarters at 2701 S. Chase Ave., according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Wisconsin. The layoffs are prompted by the loss of a Wisconsin Works...

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After 31 years with the Brewers, usher retires following team's historic World Series win

For Jerry Mittelsteadt, the Brewers' World Series victory was more than a championship. It was the perfect ending to a 31-year career.The 84-year-old has spent decades welcoming fans, helping make their ballpark experience memorable, and watching the Brewers evolve. And after years of being part of...

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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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